This letter was about the reply to the Judge's request on magnetic variation in Madura. C. M. Smith aware there are no observations of the magnetic variation in Madura for the years 1877-78 and suggesting to consult the Survey of India, Dehradun.

This letter was about the report on "Astronomy" for the year 1905.

This letter was reply to the Chief Secretary to Government, Madras forwarding the report asked for.

The letter is from Charles Michie Smith, Director, Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories, to the Chief Engineer to Government, Chepauk, regarding the erection of a new dome in Kodaikanal Observatory as the existing one was erected 4o years ago and has become hard to use. It says the plans and estimates by the consulting Architect are enclosed.

This letter was about the extension of tenure of C. M. Smith for one year from 13th July 1909, the date on which he attains the age of 55 years.

The letter is from Captain J.O. C. Phelan, Officer in charge of the VI Circle. to The Director of Observatories, Madras and Kodaikanal, forwarding the revised estimate of Rs.3540/- for the reroofing of the spectroheliograph building for his countersignature and transmission to The Director General of observatories for sanction.

E.C.J. Bond informed through this letter that they don't have any spare magnet system declination magnetograph, so he will send a small magnet and some fine phosphor bronze fibre on the reel.

This letter is from Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co. Ltd. to The Director General of Stores regarding the dividing engine. If returned to them, they will clean it thoroughly free of cost, although they will not be responsible for either the carriage.

The letter is from C.V Raman, Honorary Secretary of the Indian Association of Cultivation of Sciences, to the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories regarding Kodaikanal Observatory Bulletin. It is a request to be added to the distribution list of publications to receive future publications, and their proceedings, Bulletin, and reports will also be sent to Kodaikanal.

This letter was to inform C. V. Raman was thankful for the letter of the 4th April, 1954, which he read with much interest.