EAP971/2/4/1/5

Letters primarily to and from South India (Kodaikanal, Palamcottah, etc.), primarily between Miss Agnes H. Morris and Rev. A.A. Ward, and between Ward and Carl W. Phelps, principal of the Kodaikkanal School. The letters pertain to the upkeep and rental of houses in Kodaikkanal over the summer months. Topics include lists of furniture; repairs; availability for rental; rental prices. One notable letter is written by A.M. Jesudas Maistry, a Tamil man who served as foreman (maistry means foreman) for the mission in Kodaikkanal. In his letter, Jesudas describes problems with his workers and sends out a detailed invoice, which Ward rejects in a subsequent letter, claiming dishonesty and poor workmanship. Other persons mentioned in this set of letters include: Rev. R.W. McVeigh of Point Pedro, J.H. Lawson, Rev. Santiago of the Union Church in Kodaikkanal, Mrs. L.C. Bookwalter, Gladys J. Jameson, Rev. Bittman, and Rev. Bicknell. Letters are primaily from Tellippalai (Ceylon), Palamcottah, and Kodaikkanal.

Size and dimensions of original material: 1 file of 134 pages.

Condition of original material: 22 x 28.5 cm.