This letter states that the Photomeasuring micrometer is not yet finished and also mentions that they installed a special grinding machine
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryMadras (India)
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This letter to Charles Michie Smith was reporting a correction about some scientific measurements in the proof of the Report of the Board of Scientific Advice.
Smith, Charles MichieThis letter was sent to the director from A. Vipan mentioning that the Plan and estimate latrine building was approved. And the issue is forwarded to executive engineer
Vipan, A.In this letter, the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories expected a large consignment of astronomical instruments from the Sub Division officer, Kodaikanal, D. Brodie, to arrive in Kodaikanal in a few days.
Brodie, D.This letter was sent to Dr Thomas Royds regarding the difference between the Calcutta and Madras times as determined from the 4 PM roll.
Royds, ThomasThis letter to Dr. Walker informs that the Director will arrange to despatch the necessary fittings for the new screw for the Poona micrometer to Hilger by next mail by next March
Royds, ThomasThe letter was sent by an anonymous person to Gilbert T. Walker in 1905. It is mentioning that this letter was sent with two memos and the Madras rainfall tables (containing the daily averages for 80 years). The letter also notes the about the unfavourable weather and the freshly constructed lathe for mechanical work.
Walker, Gilbert T.This letter was sent to Gilbert T. Walker from John Evershed to compare the sunshine with the average of ten years of sunshine with Kodaikanal and Srinagar. Also, he mentioned he wanted to visit Kashmir in a sunny month to get perfect observations.
Evershed, JohnThis letter was sent to Gilbert T. Walker if the object glass lens can be lent, he would use it. He also mentioned he requires a substitute for the 12-inch photovisual lens feeding the spectroheliograph.
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThis is a letter to Gilbert Thomas Walker in regards of time transmission.It informs about the time transmission signals which are received on a relay and further details surrounding it.
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory