The fonds contain letters regarding Madras and Kodaikanal Observatory Grounds.

Correspondence regarding the details of the Specification of turning Lathe

This letter asking for the proposal of 'expensive grates' and a reasonable size of a fireplace.

This is a letter from the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories to the director- general of observatories, Simla attached with the specifications for a new clock for Madras Observatory.

this is a letter from Gilbert T. Walker to the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras observatories regarding the purchase of clocks. In the letter it states that one additional transit clock is provided considering the lack of clocks in Madras Observatory. It also consist of various recommendations which should be added to the report of the Madras Observatory.

This letter is from the Deputy Director to the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories requesting permission to have a new instrument according to estimate. And the two estimates are also countersigned from the Assistant Superintendent of Telegraphs, Madras Subdivision.

This is a letter from the director general of observatories culcutta to John Evershed, Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories informing that the thermograph clock currently used stops working very frequently though it was repaired last year. It also requests for a new thermograph clock to be sent at the earliest.

This Letter is from the Director, Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories to the sub divisional officer Kodaikanal stating the approval of the proposed fencing and informing that the plan has been signed and returned with this letter.

This letter from the Director-general of stores to the Meteorological Reporter to the Government of India & Director General of Indian Observatories for a demand made under item 131 for a turning lathe at an estimated cost of Rs. 150

The letter is from the meteorologist, Madras, to the Director, Kodaikanal & Madras Observatories, requesting to take necessary steps to prevent the observatory land from being used for other purposes, as the observatory was established more than 100 years ago and it is here as it's away from the public.