This item is a letter from O. R. Scott Sub-division officer Kodaikanal to the director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories forwarding a copy of the report related to some purchases made for the observatory compound.
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This is a letter from from O.R.Smith Sub Divisional officer Kodaikanal, to the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories honoring the request for a supervisor for making a note of the repairs and minor alterations that need to be carried out in the office building and dwelling house in Kodaikanal Observatory.
Scott, O. R.This letter was asking a question on results obtained by John Evershed in connection with the displacements of the spectral lines of the Sun towards the red as suggested by Einstein's theory.
Evershed, JohnThis letter is from Michie smith Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories to executive engineer Madura regarding the pay of the assistant and to prepare plans amounting to Rs.750 -1000. It also talks about various other suggestions regarding veranda, bathrooms and other small design modifications.
Smith, Charles MichieThis item is a letter from the meteorological reporter to the government of Madras to the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories for approval and return of a plan and estimate to convert a portion of the north verandah of the observatory into a and extending the water pipes to the office. It also contains a request for having the two pillars at both ends of the room occupied by the office to be removed.
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThis letter from Messrs S. K. Dhar and Brothers to the Chief Secretary to the Government of Madras regarding Endorsement no. 1484 - 1 , which was transferred to the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras observatories
Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryThis letter from Major S.G. Burrard to the Government Astronomer mentioning that Lenox Conyngham is dissatisfied with his Zenith Telescope results and with determinations of the Micrometer value, so he asked for sparing Dehra Zenith sector till next September.
Burrard, Sidney GeraldThis letter corresponds to a bill payment for Re.1-10-0 regarding the cost of the supply arrangements to Maharaja Takhatsingji Observatory through a telegram to the Director of the Poona Observatory from The Madras Observatory. It says that the telegram for sending to Poona cannot be paid to the Madras Observatory, as stated in article 1337 of Civil Accounts Cods, Vol II. So the Governor in Council has authorized the Accountant-General, Bombay, to arrange for its settlement in direct communication with the Accountant-General, Madras.
Madras ObservatoryThis letter came from M.R.Ry.A.V.Ramalinga Aiyar to the Director about revised estimate of Rs. 1560 for constructing 3 additional peons quarters at Kodaikanal
Ramalinga Aiyar, A. V.This letter is from M. Brown to the Director for estimate of Rs. 1750 for constructing quarters for the photographic Assistant
Brown, M.