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img001 Telegram regarding contact breaker bases required for a Roycar.
View original record MESSRS. B.T.H. Co., Alma Street, Coventry. H/ma 21.6.34. GOUGH ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. CONTACT BREAKER BASES TAKEN BY MAYCOCK REQUIRED TO-DAY CERTAIN WIRE TRAIN. ROYCAR.

img002 Telex message to Rotax Ltd. requesting a strip report on two magnetos.
View original record Messrs.Rotax Ltd., Willesden Junction London N.W.10. H/me. 7.7.34. RODYNALITE PHONE LONDON. STRIP REPORT ON MAGNETOS NOS.130923 130932 REQUIRED TUESDAY NEXT. WEST. ROYCAR.

img003 Urgent telex request for hotter Type 773B plugs required for a special test on the P.V.12.
View original record K.L.G. Sparking Plugs Ltd., London S.W.15. H/MC 25.7.34. KAELGEE PHONE LONDON. HOTTER TYPE 773B PLUGS MOST URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL TEST ON P.V.12. PHONE PROMISE. WEST. ROYCAR.

img004 Telex message to Delco-Remy & Hyatt regarding an urgent delivery of distributor caps.
View original record Delco-Remy & Hyatt, London, S.W.1. H/MB 25.7.34. DELREMHAYT CHURTON LONDON. PLEASE PHONE DELIVERY OF DIST CAPS YOUR LETTER OF 25th ULT. MOST URGENT. WEST. ROYCAR.

img005 Telex message to Delco-Remy & Hyatt requesting an update on an urgent delivery of a distributor and caps.
View original record Delco-Remy & Hyatt, London, S.W.1. H/me 25.7.34. DELREMHAYT CHURTON LONDON. PLEASE PHONE DELIVERY OF DIST CAPS YOUR LETTER OF 25th ULT. MOST URGENT. WEST. ROYCAR.

img006 Telegram to B.T.H. Co. regarding the delivery time for magnetos.
View original record B.T.H. Co., Ltd., Alma St., Coventry. H/Ma 30.7.34 ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. PLEASE WIRE TIME OF TRAIN WITH CISE12S MAGNETOS. WEST ROYCAR.

img007 Message to Joseph Lucas in Birmingham requesting a delay in arrival time until noon.
View original record Messrs.Joseph Lucas, Birmingham. H/ma 30.10.34. NEILL, LUCAS BIRMINGHAM. PLEASE DELAY TIME OF ARRIVAL UNTIL 12 NOON. WEST. ROYCAR.

img008 Short memo regarding an appointment or delivery for Major Cox at Conduit Street.
View original record Major Cox, Conduit Street. H/W 26.2.35. COX, ROLHEAD, PICCY. ARRIVE AT SALES 11-30am. WITH INSTRUMENTS. WEST. ROYCAR.

img009 Telegram to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs, Ltd. requesting 868 plugs.
View original record Messrs.K.L.G.Sparking Plugs, Ltd., London, S.W. 1 H/ML. 7.3.35. KAELGEE PHONE, LONDON. POST 868 PLUGS TONIGHT. WEST ROYCAR.

img010 Telegram to B.T.H. Co. Ltd. requesting definite news on a promised second aero motor.
View original record B.T.H.Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. H/ma 30.5.35. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. PLEASE FORWARD DEFINITE NEWS OF SECOND AERO MOTOR PROMISED TODAY. WEST. ROYCAR.

img011 Short typed memo regarding a failed test in Coventry.
View original record H/MCC 6.6.35. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. MAG. FAILED ON TYPE TEST CAN GOUGH ACCOMPANY GRAHAM. WEST. ROYCAR.

img012 Exceptionally urgent supply request for item 868B.
View original record H/ma. 17.6.35. CARINGTON, KAELGEE, PHONE, LONDON. SUPPLIES OF 868B EXCEPTIONALLY URGENTLY REQUIRED. WEST. ROYCAR.

img013 Telegram to B.T.H. Co. Ltd. in Coventry, chasing the delivery of a starter motor.
View original record B.T.H. Co.Ltd., Coventry. VINSEN ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. STARTER PROMISED LAST WEDNESDAY NOT RECEIVED. PLEASE PHONE. WEST. ROYCAR.

img014 To Messrs. Rotax concerning points discussed over the phone regarding a starter for a Roycar.
View original record Messrs.Rotax, Willesden Junction, N.W.10. Hs/Wst 4.10.35. WOODHALL RODYNALITE LONDON. CAN YOU PHONE REGARDING STARTER POINTS DISCUSSED WITH GLEN. WEST. ROYCAR.

img015 Typed message to Messrs. Rotax, Ltd. regarding the urgent status of a motor and cutter.
View original record Messrs.Rotax, Ltd., Willesden Junction, N.W.10. Hs/Wst. 14.10.35. SUMMERFIELD, RODYNALITE PHONE LONDON. MOTOR AND CUTTER DESPATCHED THURSDAY NIGHT NOT YET RECEIVED. URGENT. WEST. ROYCAR.

img016 Telegraphic style communication regarding magnetos.
View original record H/mo 14.6.35. SAYERS, ASTEROIDAL, COVENTRY. NO NEWS RE CISSY MAGNETOS. WEST. ROYCAR.

img017 Booster coil, awaiting news from B.T.H. Co. Ltd. and Gough Asteroidal Coventry.
View original record B.T.H.Co.Ltd., Alma Street, COVENTRY. Hs/Wst 25.10.35. GOUGH ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. AWAITING NEWS RE BOOSTER COIL. WEST. ROYCAR.

img018 Telegraphic message to B.T.H. Co. Ltd. confirming satisfactory receipt of magnetos.
View original record Th B.T.H. Co. Ltd., Alma St., Coventry. 26.10.35 Vinsen, Asteroidal, Coventry. MANY THANKS MAGS RECEIVED O.K. WEST.

img019 Telegram to Rotax Ltd. requesting the despatch of a modified starter.
View original record Rotax, Ltd., Willesden Jundion, N.W.10. Hs/Wst. 18.10.35. ALLEN RODYNALITE PHONE LONDON. MUST HAVE MODIFIED STARTER CAN YOU WORK WEEK END AND DESPATCH MONDAY. WEST. ROYCAR.

img020 Short memo confirming the status of a promised but unreceived pair of parts from B.T.H. Co. Ltd.
View original record B.T.H.Co.Ltd., Alma Street, COVENTRY. Hs/Wst. 1.11.35. SAYERS ASTEROIDAL, COVENTRY. SECOND PAIR NEW CI SE12S PROMISED NOT YET RECEIVED. WEST. ROYCAR.

img021 Brief typed message to Messrs. Rotax, Ltd., Aviation Dept., regarding carrying on with 'two N3CJ' and arranging a discussion.
View original record Messrs.Rotax, Ltd., Aviation Dept., London N.W.10. Hs/Wst 15.11.35. WOODHALL RODYNALITE PHONE LONDON. CARRY ON WITH TWO N3CJ . DISCUSS POSITION WITH YOU NEXT WEEK. WEST. ROYCAR.

img022 Short typed message to Messrs. Delco Remy & Hyatt, Ltd. regarding a meeting.
View original record Messrs.Delco Remy & Hyatt, Ltd., Hs/Wst 14.12.35. KENNINGTON. DELRENHYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. CONVENIENT RUSHTON TO SEE ME TUESDAY MORNING. WEST. ROYCAR.

img023 Telegram to Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd. regarding a meeting.
View original record Delco Remy & Hyatt Ltd., Hs/Wst. 1.1.36. DELREMHAYAT, CHURTON, LONDON. MEET KENNINGTON ST.PANCRAS 8.30 pm. ROYCAR.

img024 Telegram requesting eight CM5H aero motor brushes to be posted.
View original record WOODHALL, Messrs.Rotax, Ltd., London, N.W.10. Hs/Wst. 28.1.36. WOODHALL, RODYNALITE PHONE LONDON. PLEASE POST TONIGHT EIGHT CM5H AERO MOTOR BRUSHES. WEST. ROYCAR.

img025 Notification to British Thomson Houston Co.Ltd. that CISE12S magnetos have not yet arrived.
View original record British Thomson Houston Co.Ltd., Coventry. Hs/Wst. 18.2.36. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. CISE12S MAGNETOS NOT YET ARRIVED. WEST. ROYCAR.

img026 Telegram requesting a man to be sent to fit modified brush holders on four vehicles.
View original record British Thomson Houston Co.Ltd., Coventry. Ha/Wst 22.2.36. GOUGH, ASTEROIDAL, COVENTRY. PLEASE SEND MAN EARLY MONDAY TO FIT MODIFIED BRUSH HOLDERS ON FOUR CI SE12S. WEST. ROYCAR.

img027 Telegram to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. cancelling an appointment due to indisposition.
View original record Delco-Remy & Hyatt, Ltd., London, S.W.1. Hs/Wst. 9.3.36. KENNINGTON, DELRENHYAT, SOWEST, LONDON. UNABLE TO KEEP APPOINTMENT DUE TO INDISPOSITION. WEST. ROYCAR.

img028 Sent to the Air Ministry cancelling a meeting.
View original record Air Ministry, Adastral House, London, W.C.2. Hs/Wst. 9.3.36. FMTAGE, R.D.E.3. AIR MINISTRY, ADRASTRAL HOUSE, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2. CANCEL MEETING. INDISPOSED. WEST. ROYCAR.

img029 Telegram to Lodge of Rugby requesting a visit to discuss failures of their plugs.
View original record 1st April. LODGE, RUGBY. CAN YOU VISIT US THURSDAY RE FAILURES OF LODGE PLUGS. WEST ROYCAR

img030 Telegram inquiring about the status of an order for racing lamps from Lucas Birmingham.
View original record 3.4.36. Neill, Lucas Birmingham. HAVE RACING LAMPS BEEN SENT TO ME. NOT YET RECEIVED. WEST. ROYCAR.

img031 Specifications for a 24 Volt motor from Asteroidal Coventry.
View original record 9.4.36. GRAHAM. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. MOTOR TO BE 24 VOLT CA. 3750 NOT CA. 4125 WEST.

img032 Telegraphic query about the despatch date for new and reconditioned 'Q' magnetos.
View original record 86009 18th. 36. COUGH, ASTEROIDAL, COVENTRY. WHEN WILL FIRST PAIRS NEW AND RECONDITIONED "Q" MAGNETOS BE DESPATCHED. WEST. ROYCAR.

img033 Brief note confirming attendance at a meeting at the Air Ministry in London.
View original record 86009 22.4.36. EMTAGE RDE3 Air Ministry, London. WILL BE PRESENT AT MEETING ON THURSDAY+ ALLEN. ROTAX.

img034 Urgent telegram requesting the dispatch of Halls Bentley Lamps to Paris.
View original record Mr. W. Parsons Esq., 16 Rue du General Foy, Paris, 8e 66009 16.5.36. Parsons, Teknik, Paris. PLEASE SEND HALLS BENTLEY LAMPS URGENT. WEST. ROYCAR.

img035 Telegram confirming the dispatch of one pair of new standard magnetos for collection in Derby.
View original record ROYCAR DERBY = WEFT DESPATCHING ONE PAIR NEW MAGNETOW Q. STANDARD PASSENGER TONIGHT ADDRESSED ROLL'S ROYCE DERBY TO BE CALLED FOR = ASTEROIDAL * CT WEFT

img036 Telegram received by telephone regarding a gauge leaving on a passenger service.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. /6009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 5 3 Date: 25 5 26 To: West Royces By: LW from: London L.H.S. llp Message: Halls gauge leaving passenger tonight Writing FROM:…

img037 Request to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. for the delivery time of Hall's petrol gauge.
View original record Mr. Russell, Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd., 179-185 Gt. Portland St., London. W.1. 86009 25.5.36. Russell, Speedofac, *Phone, LONDON. PLEASE WIRE OR PHONE DELIVERY TIME OF HALL'S PETROL GAUGE.…

img038 Short telex communication to Messrs. K.L.G. London requesting a further despatch of 24 items for a test.
View original record Messrs.K.L.G., London, S.W.15. x6009. Hs/Wst. 26.5.36. CARINGTON KAELGEE LONDON. R868 REQUIRED FOR TYPE TEST CAN YOU DESPATCH FURTHER 24. WEST. ROYCAR.

img039 Telegram received by telephone confirming a Friday arrival at the works.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 86009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 2.25 Date 27.5.36 To West Raycar By HS from Rainham Essex 2.7/12 can come Friday will arrive your works 1.30 FROM Chapman THIS…

img040 Telegram from B.T.H. Co. Ltd. to Roycar inquiring about the delivery of AVA compressors.
View original record B.T.H. Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. 6009 Hs/Wst. 16.6.36. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. CAN YOU DELIVER AVA COMPRESSORS FROM STOCK OR AT SHORT NOTICE. WEST. ROYCAR.

img041 Telegram to K.L.G. Co. Ltd. requesting advice on the despatch of extensions with cowls.
View original record 86009. K.L.G.Co.Ltd., London, S.W.15. Hs/Wst. 17.6.36. KAELGEE PHONE LONDON. PLEASE ADVISE DESPATCH 12 MX3 EXTENSIONS WITH COWLS. WEST. ROYCAR.

img042 Telegram regarding modified safety gaps on Merlin C.II coils, awaiting a response before flying a Fairey Battle.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. y6009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. STAMP: RECEIVED MD JUN 1936. Time Received: 12 Date: 9.7.36 To: West Experi. ch from: Kesgrave. 12.35. 24 Have modified safety gaps on coils…

img043 Telegram confirming the despatch of a distributor to be collected at Derby station.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT PM 1 52 From BM A If there is doubt about the accuracy of any part of this telegram ring "Telegrams delivery for Enquiry" or call at…

img044 Telegram from the ship Queen Mary seeking information on spark plugs.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B or C Charges to pay TIME OF RECEIPT: 16.35 PM From: Bm Gu Handwritten top: V6-9-9 WST- Please note & discuss with me Office Stamp: MIDLAND ROAD B.O. DERBY 10 JY 36 -4 PM If…

img045 Telegram to Champlug London asking if their officials are arriving tomorrow.
View original record 86009. Hs/Wst. 6.8.36. CHAMPLUG LONDON. YOUR OFFICIALS NOT ARRIVED ARE THEY COMING TOMORROW. WEST. ROYCAR.

img046 Telegram regarding the expected delivery of a starter motor.
View original record 86009. Ha/Wst. 10.8.36. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. EXPECTING DELIVERY OF STARTER MOTOR IN MORNING WITHOUT FAIL AS PROMISED. WEST. ROYCAR.

img047 Short typed memo arranging a meeting for the following day.
View original record 86009. Ha/Wat. 12.8.36. WOODHALL RODYNALITE PHONE LONDON. CAN YOU COME WITH ALLEN TOMORROW. WEST. ROYCAR.

img048 Telegram received by telephone regarding the availability of a Merlin motor.
View original record Phoned to Mrs Wilkinson at 1.30 by RM. H/West. V6009. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12.50 Date: 27.8.36 To: Roycal Derby By: DA from: Coventry 12.21 10 Attention West…

img049 Telegram confirming the dispatch of MX 5 extensions after a failed telephone call.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Handwritten: X6009 Office Stamp: No. 0301 DERBY 24 AU 36 M TIME OF RECEIPT: PM 5 08 Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. 33 333 5.49 LONDON…

img050 Telegram received by telephone regarding the conversion of a two-brush motor to a four-brush type.
View original record MD SEP 1936 R.R. 144A--12538 24/3/36 h6009. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. R.P. 6d. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 2 35. Date 7.9.36 To West Ryner Derby By Lh from London 2-20 24 We have N3. C.J.…

img051 Telegram received by telephone concerning a works meeting.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12.50 Date: 24.3.36 To: Raymond Aspley By: VA from: F H S Smith Attend Works Meeting until noon Saturday morning FROM: Clerical THIS…

img052 Brief telex-style communication confirming a query about Rodynalite for a motor.
View original record r6009. 7.9.36. Woodall: Rodynalite: RE N.3.C.J. MOTOR ANSWER YES. WEST. ROYCAR.

img053 Telegram asking if the 12-volt motor will be ready for its type test this week.
View original record 86009. 14.9.36. WOODALL. RODYNALITE PHONE. LONDON. WILL 12 VOLT MOTOR BE READY FOR TYPE TEST THIS WEEK. WEST ROYCAR.

img054 Telegram received by telephone regarding the dispatch of a twelve-volt motor for a type test.
View original record R.R. 244A—1255M 14/3/36 WHK WST ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 86009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 26 Date 14.9.36 To 1.46 By bFO from London West hoping to despatch twelve volt motor for type test…

img055 Wire to K.L.G. Sparking Plugs, Ltd. requesting R887 plugs for a type-test.
View original record K .L.G.Sparking Plugs,Ltd., London,S.W. 15. r6009. He/Wst. 18.9.36. CARINGTON, KARLGEE LONDON. 24 R887 REQUIRED FOR TYPE-TEST WIRE EARLIEST DELIVERY. WEST. ROYCAR.

img056 Post Office Telegraph confirming the urgent delivery of plugs within seven to ten days.
View original record 440 5.40 LONDON T 16. WEST C/O ROYCAR DERBY = R 887 PLUGS UNDESTAND URGENCY DELIVERY SEVEN TO TEN DAYS = CARINGTON KAELGEE.

img057 Telegram regarding an Air Ministry decision on contact breaker material and the dispatch of a mechanic for a type test.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS 76 009. No. 0225 Office Stamp: DERBY 26 SEP 36 Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words: 61 261 1.0 COVENTRY G 34 TIME OF RECEIPT: PM 1 THE…

img058 Telegram reporting the failure of two EME X5 terminals during a type test and requesting replacements.
View original record 76009. 29.9.36. KAELGEE. LONDON. TWO EME X5 TERMINALS FAILED ON TYPE TEST SEND REPLACEMENTS. West. Roycar.

img059 Telegram confirming the arrival details of one passenger.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. No. 147 Office Stamp: DERBY B.O. 23 SEP 36 CONFIRMATION 12.57 M aSK 1320 Dy B or C Charges to pay TIME OF RECEIPT: 12 53 If there is doubt about the telegram ring "Telegrams…

img060 Telegram providing the London office address for the United Flexible Metallic Tube Company.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. No. 239 B or C Charges to pay TIME OF RECEIPT: PM 4 50 Office Stamp: DERBY 19 OCT 36 To: [illegible signature] Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service…

img061 Urgent telegram to B.T.H. Co. desperately requesting CISE12S magnetos.
View original record B.T.H. Co., Ltd., Alma Street, Coventry. 86009. Wst. 23.10.36. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. MUST HAVE CISE12S MAGNETOS POSITION DESPERATE. WEST. ROYCAR.

img062 Telegram received by telephone regarding the despatch of two starter motors.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 1.0 Date: 23.10.36 To: Roycar Derby By: AQ from: Coventry 12.41. 13. Message: Attention West doing everything possible despatch…

img063 Telegram confirming the despatch of two starter motors.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. No. 139 Office Stamp: WEST, 12 59 M, To Ph 1330 TIME OF RECEIPT: PM 12 54 From: BM A Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. 123 12.44…

img064 Telegram received by telephone regarding a delay in dispatching Cise 12 S magnetos.
View original record R.R. 144A—12550 14/3/36 WHK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 86009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 11.12 Date 24.10.36 To Roycan By b.W. from Coventry 10.41 16 Attention Wet regret unable despatch Cise…

img065 Telegram message to Gough, Asteroidal, Coventry, regarding a non-received letter.
View original record rb009. GOUGH, ASTEROIDAL, COVENTRY. 5.11.36. NO LETTER RECEIVED. PLEASE PHONE. WEST. ROYCAR.

img066 Post Office Telegram regarding a query with the Air Ministry about brass bases.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT PM 12 45 From... No........... Office Stamp 0177 DERBY 5 NOV 31 To........... If there is doubt about the telegram ring "Telegrams"…

img067 Inquiry regarding the delivery time for a 24-volt generator.
View original record 86009. 6.11.36. Woodall. RODYNALITE PHONE. LONDON. PLEASE ADVISE DELIVERY TIME OF 24 VOLT GENERATOR. WEST. ROYCAR.

img068 Telegram received by telephone regarding the dispatch of a 24-volt generator.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. H6009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 4.53 Date 6.11.36 To Roycar Derby. By Lh from London H.H.J. 13 West 24 volt generator should be ready for despatch tomorrow FROM }…

img069 Telegram advising that a West 24 volt generator will be ready for despatch tomorrow.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS 6009 Office Stamp: CONDUIT ST W.1 / ERS 251 TIME OF RECEIPT: PM 5 00 Handwritten Top Right: WsT From: .384 4.47 LONDON T 13 To: ROYCAR DERBY Message: = WEST 24 VOLT GENERATOR…

img070 Telex communication to B.T.H. Co. Ltd. regarding the inability to trace magnetos.
View original record B.T.H. Co.Ltd., Alma Street. COVENTRY. r6009. Lr/Wst. 13.11.36. GOUGH ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. NO TRACE HERE MAGNETOS STOP DERBY AGENTS NO INFORMATION STOP WEST. ROYCAR.

img071 Telegram regarding serious plug trouble.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B or C Charges to pay TIME OF RECEIPT PM 6 35 From TS If there is doubt about the telegram ring "Telegrams delivery for... accuracy of any part of this Enquiry" or call at the…

img072 Telegram received by telephone concerning an order and collection times from a train.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 11 48 Date: 20-11-36 To: Roycar Derby By: AD from: London 11-7 15 words attention West order 3922 twelve MX 6 on 2.55 train Please…

img073 Telegram received by telephone regarding the collection of twelve MX 6 items for order 3922.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 11.48 Date: 20-11-36 To: Roycar Derby By: AH from: London 11-7 15 words Attention Went order 3922 Twelve MX 6 on 2.55 train Please…

img074 Telegram advising collection for order 3922, twelve MX 6 units, from the 2.25 train.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS 6009 No. 105 Office Stamp: 20 NOV 36 11.54 M To: Dh 1320 Ph.W TIME OF RECEIPT: 11.54 AM Prefix, Time handed in, Office of Origin and Service Instructions, Words. 77 177 11.7…

img075 Short typed message instructing the recipient to inform Thacker not to call on Monday.
View original record 6009 ROBINSON? LUCAS. BIRMINGHAM. 21.11.36. PLEASE INFORM THACKER NOT TO CALL HERE MONDAY WEST ROYCAR.

img076 Internal note regarding a C.3.S.E. Magneto from Gough, Asteroidal of Coventry.
View original record 6009 Wst 25.11.36. GOUGH, ASTEROIDAL, COVENTRY. NO NEWS RE C.3.S.E. MAGNETO. WORD NOT KEPT. WEST. ROYCAR.

img077 Telegraphic request for quotations sent to De La Rue, Walthamstow, London.
View original record 6144 6099 WL 7.12.36. De La Rue. Walthamstow. London. QUOTATIONS URGENTLY REQUIRED PLEASE POST TO-DAY. West. Rbycar.

img078 Post Office Telegraph message regarding the dispatch of twelve items and a delay for one.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT PM 4 54 From TS if there is doubt about the accuracy of any part of this telegram ring “Telegrams delivery” for free repetition. or…

img079 Telegram about an urgent delivery request for mica insulated Merlin terminal sleeves.
View original record 6009. (F) 18.12.36. KAELGEE PHONE. LONDON. MICA INSULATED MERLIN TERMINAL SLEEVES URGENT WIRE DELIVERY. WEST ROYCAR.

img080 Short typed message, likely a telegram, regarding meeting arrangements.
View original record 6009 4.1.36. WOODHALL. RODYNALITE PHONE. LONDON. AWAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CAN YOU COME TOMORROW OR WEDNESDAY. WEST ROYCAR.

img081 Telegram received by telephone requesting the loan of specific parts.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 11.45 Date 8.1.37 To West Roycar By GN from Coventry 11.10 17 Urgent please loan cast snout fitting moulded plate on Cine 12…

img082 Telegram regarding plugs that have not been received and a request to communicate.
View original record 6009 WS³/DB. 11.1.37. KAELGEE PHONE. LONDON. R.945 PLUGS NOT RECEIVED PLEASE WIRE OR PHONE. WEST. ROYCAR.

img083 Telegram received by telephone regarding the arrival of a mechanic in Derby.
View original record R.R. 144A—21240 30/7/36 WHK 6009 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 9.35 Date: 21.1.37 To: West Rey car Dly By: SA from: London 9.41 14 Message: Will arrive Derby 11.12…

img084 Short typed message arranging a meeting for Monday afternoon.
View original record J - 6009 WH 23.1.37. BENSTEAD, RODYNALITE PHONE LONDON. HOPE TO CALL ON YOU MONDAY AFTERNOON. WEST. ROYCAR.

img085 Telegram received by telephone requesting photographers and a harness.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. 60009 Time Received 10.2 Date 22.1.37 To Roycar By b.W. from Aldershot 9.23 / 18 West can you kindly send photographers of harness on Tantel to Ilford…

img086 Telegram confirming the arrival details of 'Hill' and a mechanic for technical improvements.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT: AM 9 29 From: TS Handwritten top center: 6009 No. 8 Office Stamp: DERBY CONFIRMATION 21 JAN 37 Handwritten right box: 13200 (struck…

img087 Urgent telegram requesting 24 plugs immediately.
View original record 6009 22.1.37. Carington. Kaelgee. London. 24 RV7/3 PLUGS WANTED IMMEDIATELY CAN YOU HELP. West. Roycar.

img088 Telegram requesting photographers for a harness on a Jestrel engine.
View original record To: ROYCAR DERBY =. Message: WEST CAN YOU KINDLY SEND PHOTOGRAPHERS OF HARNESS ON JESTREL TO ILFORD BY MONDAY MORNING = BASEDEN +. Handwritten notes: 6009, WSI, mr West.

img089 Telegram advising of Mr. West's arrival in Derby.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS 6009 TIME OF RECEIPT: PM 12 04 From: TS Office Stamp: DERBY 13 JAN 37 To: Dy 139A Appln Time: 12.10 Transmission details: 3 203 11.54 LONDON T 8 Message: ROYCAR DERBY = WEST…

img090 Telegram to Sayers Astroidal of Coventry inquiring about an overdue delivery.
View original record 6059 14.1.37. SAYERS. ASTEROIDAL COVENTRY. DELIVERY OF SECOND PAIR C2SE12S OVERDUE ANY NEWS. WEST. ROYCAR.

img091 Telegram received by telephone regarding the dispatch of a second pair of C.2. S.E. 12 S parts.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6059 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 3.45 Date: 14.1.37 To: Roycar Derby By: DA from: Coventry 3.19 TS West second pair of C.2. S.E. 12 S being assembled anticipate…

img092 Telex message confirming the delivery of a Merlin harness.
View original record 6009 17.2.37. HILL, AEROSUP, PICCY, LONDON. WILL MERLIN HARNESS BE DELIVERED TO-MORROW WEST ROY-CAR.

img093 Telegram advising of an arrival at Derby station for order number 33656.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT PM 2 32 From T.S. If there is doubt about the telegram ring "Telegrams" or call at the Office of delivery for free repetition. This…

img094 Urgent telegram requesting a Merlin G Harness from Breeze Corporation.
View original record 6009 Wrl Breeze Corporation, Vicarage Lane, Ilford. 10.3.37. MERLIN G HARNESS URGENTLY REQUIRED. PLEASE SEND TONIGHT WITHOUT FAIL. EST. ROYCAR.

img095 Telegram received by telephone confirming the arrival time of an individual with Merlin engine components and a harness.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6089 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12.20 Date: 10.3.37 To: West Raycur By: H.G. from: Ilford 11.45 16 Larkin arrives tomorrow midday with Merlin F and G and Prestot…

img096 Telegram received by telephone concerning the arrival of Larkin with Merlin, Kestrel, and harnesses.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12.20 Date: 10.3.37 To: West Roycan By: 46 from: Ilford 11.45 16 Message Body: Larkin arrives tomorrow midday with Merlin F and G and…

img097 Telegram to Neill, Lucas, Birmingham, regarding an order for Bentley lamps.
View original record 6009 WBY 19.3.37. NEILL, LUCAS, BIRMINGHAM. PAIR OLD TYPE BENTLEY LAMPS NOT RECEIVED STOP PLEASE SEND TODAY. WEST. ROYCAR.

img098 Telegram urgently requesting 500 units of part number FE.30.X.
View original record 6009 22.3.37. CARINGTON, KAELGEE, LONDON. SUPPLIES FE.30.X. DESPERATE 500 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. WEST. ROYCAR.

img099 Telegram received by telephone regarding a pair of headlamps.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. M.D. R.R. 144A--21240 30/7/36 WHK Stamp: RECEIVED MAR 25 1937 Handwritten number: 6009 Time Received: 1.12 Date: 25/3/37 To: West. Roycar. By: NA.…

img100 Telegram received by telephone asking for confirmation on the rotation direction of motors.
View original record M.D. Mr. West ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 4.10 Date 30.3.37 To Roycar Derby By Da from London 3.46 19 West Please confirm that motors N. 3. E.T and N. 3 E.O.…

img101 Telegram received by telephone asking to confirm the anti-clockwise rotation of motors.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. STAMP: M.D. 30 MAR 1937 RECEIVED Time Received: 4.10 Date: 30 3 37 To: Roycar Dby By: Da from: London 3.46 19 MESSAGE: West Please confirm that motors…

img102 Short communication, possibly a telegram, regarding spindle end rotation.
View original record 6009 31.3.37 WOODHALL, RODYNALITE, LONDON. N.J.ET. CLOCKWISE N.J.FO. ANTI-CLOCKWISE LOOKING AT SPINDLE END WEST. ROYCAR.

img103 Telegram received by telephone regarding a distributor on a 6.15 train to St. Pancras.
View original record R.R. 144A—21240 30/7/35 WHK 6009 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 6.27 Date: 5.4.37 To: West Roycar By: AU from: Hudon 5.3 + 10 Distributor on 6.15 train John St.…

img104 Telegram asking if a replacement distributor will be dispatched tonight.
View original record 6009. 5.4.37 RUSHTON, DELRENHYAT, SOWEST, LONDON. WILL REPLACEMENT DISTRIBUTOR BE DESPATCHED TONIGHT.? WEST, ROYCAR.

img105 Telegram confirming a distributor is being sent on the 6.15 train from St-Pancras.
View original record Charges to pay 6009 RECEIVED PM 5 20 m From TS POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. 88 288 5.2 LONDON T 10 No. OFFICE STAMP DERBY -5 APR 37…

img106 Confirmation of a telegram sent to Breeze Corporation regarding elbows.
View original record Telegrams: "ROYCAR, DERBY" CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM SENT TO YOU THIS DAY BY ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY TO BREEZE CORPORATION, VICARAGE LANE, ILFORD, ESSEX. LARKIN. HAVE YOU RECEIVED…

img107 Telegram chasing the delivery of a Merlin G harness from Larkin, Breeze Corporation.
View original record 6009. 3.5.37 LARKIN, BREEZE CORPORATION, VICARAGE LANE, ILFORD, ESSEX. MERLIN G. HARNESS NOT RECEIVED STOP PLEASE ADVISE DELIVERY. WEST. ROYCAR.

img108 Post Office Telegram requesting urgent air mail dispatch of a dynamo and pipes for a Phantom III chassis.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay RECEIVED 6009 G.T.A.2 No. OFFICE STAMP 0197 Prefix. 77 Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. From. + 177 1154 28 TH PARIS 21 To. 28 AP…

img109 Post Office Telegram confirming a shipment of 'elbows' from New York.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Handwritten Top: 6009 No.: 0170 OFFICE STAMP: DERBY T-24AP37 Handwritten: usk, Ay1320- Charges to pay RECEIVED: PM 2 23 Prefix: 6 Words: 8 From: 206 11.58 LONDON T 8 To: WEST…

img110 Telegram received by telephone arranging a visit to Derby.
View original record R.R. 144A-33906-2.37 WHK 6009 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. LR TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. HST. See me Please. LR. Time Received: 10.55 Date: 14.6.37 To: E.W. Hives Rolls-Roy By: JW from: Mayfair 116 26 Will…

img111 Urgent internal memo requesting 6 dozen of part 868B.
View original record 6009 WW 16.6.37. CARINGTON, KAELGEE, LONDON. PLEASE PUT IN HAND 6 DOZ. 868B VERY URGENT. West, Roycar.

img112 Inquiry about the availability of 12 PE30X COPPER CENTRES.
View original record 6009. 17.6.37. Carington, Kaelgee, London. WHEN WILL 12 PE30X COPPER CENTRES BE AVAILABLE. West, Roycar.

img113 Telegram received by telephone confirming a future dispatch.
View original record R.R. 144A—33906—2-37 WHK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12.40 Date: 18.6.37 To: West c/o Roycar By: LW from: honden T 124 H Reference your telegram will despatch…

img114 Telegram received by telephone concerning a dispatch scheduled for Tuesday.
View original record R.R. 144A-33906-2.37 WHK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 12.40. Date 18.6.37 To West c/o Royce By LW. from London T 124 H Reference your telegram will dispatch…

img115 Telegram received by telephone requesting information on an electric inertia starter.
View original record c.w. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 5.20 Date 23.6.37 To West Roycar By M. from London H.57 J5 Electric inertia starter Please wire rotation when locking dog at…

img116 Telegram received by telephone regarding the rotation of an electric inertia starter's locking dog.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. 6009 Time Received: 5.20 Date: 23.6.37 To: West, Roycar By: Du from: London H.S.Y / 75 Electric inertia starter Please wire rotation when locking dog…

img117 Meeting with Robinson from Lucas, Birmingham to discuss lamps.
View original record 6009. ROBINSON. LUCAS. BIRMINGHAM. 15.6.37. ARRIVING ABOUT 11-30 TO DISCUSS LAMPS West Roycar.

img118 Telegram received by telephone concerning the dispatch of copper electrodes.
View original record 6009. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 12.50. Date 23.6.37 To West c/o Roycar. By No from London T. 12.30 16. H2. 7E. 30.X 12 7LB 30. X. with copper electrodes being…

img119 Telegram received by telephone regarding the collection of a package of plugs.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12.0. Date: 16 7.34. To: Roycar. By: DG. from: London 11.32. 12. Message: Attention Hives collect package V.H. plugs on 2.25…

img120 Telegram received by telephone regarding V.14 plugs.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 6009 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12.0 Date: 16 7 37 To: Rhycar By: NG from: London 11-52 12 Grid text: Attention Albert Willast hucknall V.14 Plugs on 225 Kcaris…

img121 Short typed message, likely a telegram, requesting a phone call be made to Davis.
View original record R.C. 6009. RM/MC 21.3.38. NICHOLS SPEEDOFAC PHONE LONDON. PLEASE ASK DAVIS RING UP CHILD ROLLS-ROYCE. ROYCAR.

img122 Wire to RUCHTON in London from CHILD ROYCAR requesting an arrival time at Derby due to a worsening situation.
View original record 6009. RUCHTON. DELRMHYAT COWEST. LONDON. PLEASE WIRE WHEN WE CAN EXPECT YOU AT DERBY. COIL SITUATION WORSE. CHILD ROYCAR.

img123 Telegram from Ferranti regarding the dispatch of a radio and aerial.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAM 6009. 6753. Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED No. OFFICE STAMP U262 Prefix. 45 Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. DERBY From 6.38 m C 179 5/20…

img124 Telegram suggesting an alternative appointment for Friday 20th January.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay RECEIVED 6009 - Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. m 27 From 227 RP 4/30 PM LONDON T 24 To 242/4 DY aww No. 242 OFFICE STAMP…

img125 Telegram from Erie Resistor advising of an arrival time for Mr. Child.
View original record POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED No. 200 OFFICE STAMP 6009 Development Prefix. Time handed in. __m 19___ From: 219 2.4 LONDON T 10 To: D/Y2494 JHA 2.20 m ROYCAR DERBY = Mr Child =…

img126 Short typed telegram message confirming a convenient time for a phone call.
View original record 6009. 10th/RR 17/1/39. RESISTOR, PHONE LONDON FRIDAY 20th WILL BE CONVENIENT ROYCAR

img127 Telegram to Burns, Masteradio Ltd. at Radiolympia postponing a visit due to the crisis.
View original record 6009 R.M/11A 28/8/39. BURNS, MASTERADIO LTD., RADIOLYMPIA. REGRET CRISIS PREVENTS VISIT TO SHOW TILL LATER IN THE WEEK CHILD, ROYCAR

img128 Telegram message to Hall at Ferranti regarding Radiolympia, cancelling a visit due to the impending crisis of WWII.
View original record 6009 B-/HH 28/8/39. HALL, FERRANTI, RADIOLYMPIA. REGRET CRISIS PREVENTS VISIT TO SHOW TILL LATER IN THE WEEK CHILD, ROYCAR.

img129 Telegram to Mr. King confirming an interview appointment in Derby.
View original record Elec. 6009. 7.2.40. KING 67, Ringwood Cresent, Wollaton Road, NOTTINGHAM. REGARDING INTERVIEW WILL SEE YOU THURSDAY MORNING DERBY. Child ROYCAR.

img130 Telegram from 'CHILD' regarding an arrival at Saint Pancras station for A. F. Arrowsmith.
View original record 6009 8.5.40. A. F. ARROWSMITH. AYTESPEEDO. PHONE LONDON. ARRIVE AT SAINT PANCRAS ELEVEN THIRTY ONE THURSDAY MORNING. CHILD. ROYCAR.

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