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              IND-IIA-F206-I04 · Item · 04-11-1921
              Part of Correspondence related to Nizamiah Observatory during 1917-1923

              This letter was sent to John Evershed regarding the estimates for regrinding and figuring the concave back surface of the 12-inch Hyderabad lens to Mr Hydari, Hyderabad (Deccan). The cost bill should be sent directly to the Director, Nizamiah Observatory, Hyderabad, for payment.

              Walker, Gilbert T.
              IND-IIA-F206-I05 · Item · 24-07-1922
              Part of Correspondence related to Nizamiah Observatory during 1917-1923

              This letter is from John Evershed to Mr Bhaskaran about the instructions to pack the 15-inch lens in a large case. He also mentioned that he had put castor oil between the component lenses to keep them perfectly adjusted and saved about 8 percent of light otherwise lost by reflection.

              Strange, W. L.

              The letter was informing about Dr.Walker has written to the Minister of Finance asking about some spare lenses that they have with a view in borrowing them for use in Kasmir. It informs Evershed the type of lens that could be borrowed till the time.

              Evershed, John