Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Visit for Mr. Tweedie and the unfavourable outlook for a contract on a two-stroke unit. | ||
| View original record | PRIVATE S/W. Hs from Py/Blb. 81775. Py/Blb.10/PH.12.1.33. MR. TWEEDIE. Will you please suggest a convenient day next week for Mr. Tweedie's visit. He informs me that any day but Friday would suit him.… | ||
| Scan002 | Authorizing the charging of one gallon of petrol to a private account. | ||
| View original record | 81775. A/C. Dept. Hs/Rm. 6/KT.13.1.33. Will you please charge my private account with one gallon of Shell Mex petrol. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan003 | Suggesting a convenient day for Mr. Tweedie to visit. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Py/Elb. From Hs. 81775. Hs.9/MA.14.1.33. Mr.Tweedie. Replying to Py/Blb.10/PH/12.1.33., we suggest that Wednesday, would be a convenient day for Mr.Tweedie to visit us. I have not been able to… | ||
| Scan004 | Request to make and fit a spar with specified dimensions for mounting a condenser. | ||
| View original record | 81775. To Mr. Walker. From Hs/Gib. Hs/Gib.12/MJ.17.1.33. Will you please make and fit a spar for mounting the condenser which we have sent into you. The spar should be 65" x 5" x 1 1/2". We should be… | ||
| Scan005 | Vapour locking in petrol systems, proposing attendance at a joint S.B.A.C. and A.R.C. meeting. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Hs. from F. Copy to Wor. Rg. Lr. VAPOUR LOCKING. There has been a considerable amount of discussion between the S.B.A.C. and the A.R.C. relating to locking in petrol systems, and it appears to… | ||
| Scan006 | Vapour lock issues in aero engines versus motor-cars and potential preventative measures. | ||
| View original record | To Fl. From Hs. c. to Rg. c. to Wor. c. to Lr. Replying to F.4/JL.17.1.33. We have not had any definite trouble with vapour locks on aero engine installation. We know the trouble quite well because we… | ||
| Scan007 | Petty cash query regarding the purchase of a silencer and air cleaner from Chrysler Service Station for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Hs. 1775. G/Gn/JWH1/NR.20.1.33 'S' have paid through Petty Cash £2. 10. 0 to Chrysler Service Station (Auto Sales Co.Ltd.) of Park Road, St. John's Wood N.W.8. for 1 each Silencer No.390027 & Air… | ||
| Scan008 | Letter from Alleyne's Grammar School arranging a lecture. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: 123. ALLEYNE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, UTTOXETER, STAFFS. 21. 1. 33 L.B. Hall Esq. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Sir, Please accept my apologies for the delay in replying to your letter of the 9th… | ||
| Scan009 | Letter to C. Hawkins at Alleyne's Grammar School confirming the date and time for a lecture. | ||
| View original record | Expl. Dept. HS/LBH.1/MA. January 23rd., 1933. C. Hawkins Esq., Alleyne's Grammar School Uttoxeter. STAFFS. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your letter of the 21st.inst., after sending my previous letter, it… | ||
| Scan010 | Recommending to charge a silencer to the 25 HP Experimental Order No. 54105. | ||
| View original record | 81775. To G/Gn. From Hs. Hs.5/MJ.24.1.33. Replying to G/Gn/GWH.1/NR.20.1.33. This silencer was sent to us by Sales and we recommend that this should be charged up to the 25 HP. Experimental Order… | ||
| Scan011 | Inquiry about a rumoured high-performance sporting super-charged car to compete in racing events. | ||
| View original record | "Undercroft", Raglan Road, REIGATE, Surrey. 28th January, 1933. Mr. Hives, Experimental Department, Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. Hives, No doubt you will recollect my visit to your… | ||
| Scan012 | Order for experimental work on making lead-bronze bearings for Aero Engines. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from G/Rb. c. to RHC. c. to Sft/Sp. c. to G/MT. X1775 G/Rb.3/B/1c/W.7233. Re: Experimental work - lead-bronze Bearings. Order number 54007 has been taken out for "Experimental work - making… | ||
| Scan013 | Disputed £10 bill from Aston Martin for an accident to car MU.2792. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Asy. from Hs/Gry. X8775 Hs/Gry.2/KT.10, 2.33. ACCIDENT TO MY CAR - MU.2792. On receiving a bill for £10 from Aston Martins in this connection, I told them I had already paid it to the G.A. which… | ||
| Scan014 | Cancelling order number 512 for Experimental Department expenses due to misuse. | ||
| View original record | To AEM. from G/RB. c. Mr. Base (Tool Stores) c. Mr. Base (Matl. Test.) c. D/BP. c. Mr. Broome c. Mr. Bowers. c. Mr. Edwards. c. Mr. Ellis c. BGJ. c. HJJ/W.V. c. EP. c. EWT c. Mr. Goodall c. D/GH. c.… | ||
| Scan015 | Request for assistance in locating a paper on thermocouples by Alcock. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Lp. from Hs/CHP. X17^75. Hs/CHP.1/ADL4.2.33. RE : PAPER ON THERMO COUPLES The paper by Alcock which I asked you about deals with thermo couples but I cannot discover the actual title of same nor… | ||
| Scan016 | Letter to Mr. H.J. Hatch clarifying the company's position on building racing cars. | ||
| View original record | X1975 Expl. Dept. Hs.8/MJ. 14th. February 1933. H.J.Hatch Esq., "Undercroft", Raglan Road, Reigate, SURREY. Dear Sir, We regret not having replied to your letter previously. We have no intention… | ||
| Scan017 | Letter from M. A. McEvoy to Arthur Robotham regarding a transfer application and work on superchargers. | ||
| View original record | V1775 M. A. McEVOY (London) LIMITED, Directors: M. A. McEvoy. M. A. S. McEvoy. 146, HIGH STREET, NOTTING HILL GATE, W.11 Works: Leaper St., Derby. Telephones: (LONDON) Park 5438. (DERBY) 2091 ADDRESS… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter to M.A. McEvoy discussing supercharger development and a membership application. | ||
| View original record | x1775 Hs/Rn. 6/KT. February 22nd 1933. M.A. McEvoy Esq., Leaper Street Works, Derby. Dear McEvoy, Herewith you application for membership which I have duly signed. We have been playing with… | ||
| Scan019 | Letter from M. A. McEvoy to Arthur Robotham regarding supercharging, performance, and engine quietness. | ||
| View original record | X1775 M. A. McEVOY (London) LIMITED, Directors: M. A. McEvoy. M. A. S. McEvoy. 146, HIGH STREET, NOTTING HILL GATE, W.11 Works : Leaper St., Derby. Telephones: (LONDON) PARK 5438. (DERBY) 2091 ADDRESS… | ||
| Scan020 | Letter from the Showrooms requesting the B.HP for the 20/25 HP, Phantom II Continental, and PH.II long chassis models, with a handwritten reply. | ||
| View original record | To "Rm" Derby γ 1775. Showrooms Sr22/MLG.16.3.33 Dear "Rm", I should be very grateful if it were possible for you to let me know the B.H.P. for the 20/25 HP, Phantom II Continental and PH.II long… | ||
| Scan021 | The approximate clutch horse-powers for the P.11. Continental, P.11. Standard, and 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | (Showrooms). To Sr. From Hs/Rm. V1775 Hs/Rm.2/MJ.18.3.33. With reference to your memo. SR22/MLG.16.3.33., the approximate horse-powers for the three chassis you mention are:- 160 P.11. Continental.… | ||
| Scan022 | The correct procedure for addressing correspondence within a department. | ||
| View original record | X1775 S/W. Hs/Rm...from PN. Copy to Sg. PN.1/WT20.3.33. With regard to your memo addressed to Bn. asking him to obtain if possible a Delage etc, to meet you at Brooklands to-morrow, please in future… | ||
| Scan023 | Letter from M. A. McEvoy (London) Limited regarding the application of supercharging to touring cars. | ||
| View original record | M. A. McEVOY (London) LIMITED, Directors: M. A. McEvoy. M. A. S. McEvoy. H. Laird. 146, HIGH STREET, NOTTING HILL GATE, W.11 Works: Leaper St., Derby. LEP/VA Telephones: (LONDON) PARK 5438. (DERBY)… | ||
| Scan024 | Letter from M. A. McEvoy Ltd. to A. Robotham Esq. quoting press reviews on supercharged cars. | ||
| View original record | From M. A. McEVOY (London) LTD. CONTINUATION SHEET No. 2 TO A. Robotham Esq. 21st March 1933. Light Car & Cyclecar. Sept 30th 1932. On Wolseley Hornet. " The Hornet, as Zoller blown under Mr.… | ||
| Scan025 | Request for a tour of the works for three friends on a Saturday morning. | ||
| View original record | X7775. WOR. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/KT.24.3.33. Three friends of mine would like to go round the works on Saturday morning next 25th inst. Would it be possible to arrange this please. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan026 | Private memo about returning a two-reel film to be replaced with a better copy that includes Sir Malcolm Campbell's successful record attempt. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Private. 81775 Lp6/LAM.28.3.33. To Hs. from Lp. Dear Hs., With reference to the Two-reel film which I sent to you, will you please have this posted back to - Mr. D.S.Paul, Anglo-American Oil… | ||
| Scan027 | Requesting permission for an employee to use their personal aeroplane for company business. | ||
| View original record | Y1775. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.14/KT.31.3.33. We wrote to you some time ago with regard to getting permission for Lovesey to use his aeroplane when convenient for visiting aerodromes and… | ||
| Scan028 | Cancelling standing order number 801 and introducing new order numbers for tools in the Experimental Department, split between chassis and aero work. | ||
| View original record | To. RHO/ORR from G/Rb. c. to Hs. Sft. ARM. G/Md. Sp. G/Sm. RECEIVED 23 OCT 1934 X/775 G/Rb.S/B/10/W.4433. LID Re: Standing Order Numbers - Tools - Experimental Dept. --------------------- Please… | ||
| Scan029 | Requesting an order for a fan and fittings for Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd to settle an account with Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | Roy. from Hs. c. G/Gn. X1775 Hs.7/KT.7.4.33. With reference to G/Gn/JWH25/FW6.4.33. Will you please send an order to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd, for one fan and fittings. These should be charged to… | ||
| Scan030 | Requesting insurance coverage for a loaner car while the owner's car is being borrowed by Aston Martin's. | ||
| View original record | X1775 W/S. To Asy. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.3/KT.11.4.33. Aston Martin's are borrowing my car from me on April 19th for about 10 weeks and are lending me a 4-seater. Could you arrange for my insurance to… | ||
| Scan031 | Telegram confirming the arrangement of registration and insurance for a loan car. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. X1775 Telegrams for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone. This form, and if possible the… | ||
| Scan032 | Letter requesting advice on how to silence the induction roar on a 'Minx' car after a carburetter change. | ||
| View original record | Y 1775 19th April 1933. Dear Rm, I understand that you are a "Minx" owner and are an authority on silencers, and I am wondering whether you would be so good as to let me know if you consider I can do… | ||
| Scan033 | Letter to D.S. Paul of Anglo-American Oil Co, regarding the return of some films. | ||
| View original record | X1775. Hs.10/KT. April 19th 1935. D.S.Paul Esq, Anglo-American Oil Co, Ltd, 36, Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, London. S.W.1. Dear Mr.Paul, Many thanks for the films which you kindly let me have… | ||
| Scan034 | Letter discussing carburettor and intake silencer options for a 'Minx' vehicle. | ||
| View original record | X1778 W/S. To Bkl. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.6/KT.20.4.33. Dear Bkl. With reference to your note re. your "Minx". I have been waiting to try Bn's "Minx" with an S.U. Carburetter before doing anything to… | ||
| Scan035 | Letter from Anglo-American Oil Company Limited regarding the return of films. | ||
| View original record | W.W.&S.Cº1(P) FORM Nº 220. X1775 Anglo-American Oil Company, Limited. 36, Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, London, S.W.1. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 6325 (20 LINES) TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: ADOPTION-PARL-LONDON.… | ||
| Scan036 | Inquiry regarding a process for creating a hard skin on aluminium to prevent piston seizure. | ||
| View original record | X1775. H1. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/KT.26.4.33. Do you know anything of the attached process of hitting hard skin on aluminium. It would appear to have possibilities of application to pistons to prevent… | ||
| Scan037 | Anodic oxidation processes for skin hardening of aluminium. | ||
| View original record | X 1775 To Hs/Rm. HL2/AG.1.5.33. Rm Laboratory. RE; SKIN HARDENING OF ALUMINIUM. (Your ref: Hs/Rm6/KT.26.4.33) It would appear, from the suggestions on the leaflet, that some anodic oxidation process… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter from Aircraft Exchange and Mart to W.A. Rowbotham announcing a new business partnership and requesting referrals. | ||
| View original record | COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY X1775 ALL TYPES OF AIRCRAFT, AERO-ENGINES, ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUMENTS BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED B.BRADY : A.L.T. NAISH AIRCRAFT EXCHANGE AND MART… | ||
| Scan039 | Inquiry to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding low pressure tyres and wheels for a D.H. Moth aeroplane. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Lid.3/KT. May 8th 1933. The Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd, Fort Dunlop, Erdington, B'ham. For the attention of Mr. H. E. Price. Dear Sirs, With reference to our verbal enquiry for low pressure tyres and… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter to 'The Autocar' Map Department regarding a special offer for a map. | ||
| View original record | X1445. Hs/Wn.13/KT. May 19th 1933. "The Autocar", Map Department, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London. S.E.1. Dear Sirs, We attach herewith a Reservation Form cut from the "Autocar" of May 19th,… | ||
| Scan041 | Experimental Reports following a change in personnel and office location. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. X1775 EVI/22.5.33. RE EXPERIMENTAL REPORTS, ETC. After tomorrow Da. will have left here but I may be drawing here and going to London for a week or more. I saw O. after having seen… | ||
| Scan042 | Letter from The Autocar magazine regarding a request for their sectional map. | ||
| View original record | The Autocar The Leading Motoring Journal PROPRIETORS: ILIFFE & SONS LTD. X1775 Telegrams: AUTOCARS, WATLOO, LONDON. AUTOPRESS, BIRMINGHAM. AUTOCAR, COVENTRY. ILIFFE, MANCHESTER. ILIFFE, GLASGOW.… | ||
| Scan043 | Thank you letter to 'The Autocar' for the offer of a free, linen-mounted map with rollers. | ||
| View original record | X1995 Exp. Dept. Hs/Rm.12/KT. May 24th 1933. "The Autocar" Dorset House, Stamford Street, London. S.E.1. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of the 23rd. May, and your kind offer to let us have,… | ||
| Scan044 | Query and a forthcoming discussion. | ||
| View original record | X1771' To Fl. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KT.25.5.33. I mentioned your query to Hs. and he states that they are having an internal discussion about the matter tomorrow, and he will let you know if he wants… | ||
| Scan045 | Letter from 'The Autocar' motoring journal confirming they are sending a wall map of England and Wales. | ||
| View original record | X1775 The Autocar The Leading Motoring Journal PROPRIETORS: ILIFFE & SONS LTD. Telegrams: AUTOCARS, WATLOO, LONDON. AUTOPRESS, BIRMINGHAM. AUTOCAR, COVENTRY. ILIFFE, MANCHESTER. ILIFFE, GLASGOW.… | ||
| Scan046 | Letter of thanks to Messrs Iliffe & Sons Ltd. for a road map. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Hs/Rm.2/KT. May 27th 1933. Messrs Iliffe & Sons Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London. S.E.1. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 25th May, ref. TM/DM.5, and the road map for… | ||
| Scan047 | Personal letter discussing arrangements for attending the Tourists Trophy Race in the Isle of Man. | ||
| View original record | PERSONAL. X1775 W/S. Bt. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn. 2/KT. 9. 6. 33. You will remember that when we were at Brooklands recently with Mr. R. Richards we were discussing going over to the "Tourists Trophy Race"… | ||
| Scan048 | Letter on 'Splendide Royal & Excelsior' hotel stationery concerning arranging a car trial for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X1775. Dear R.M. As no doubt you will have seen from my wire I am away on holiday & received your letter too late to be v. helpful I'm afraid. I hope however you will have been able to fix up as you… | ||
| Scan049 | Letter discussing arrangements and a trip to the Isle of Man. | ||
| View original record | the arrangement in case he has failed to get moving. Sorry to bother you with all this but I do want you to be able to make the maximum use of him. Hope you will have an interesting time in the Isle… | ||
| Scan050 | Letter discussing motor races, testing an Essex Terraplane, and arranging to test Feddon's Alfa Romeo. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Hs/Rm.15/KT. June 14th 1933. Stewart Burt Esq., Hotel Splendide Royal & Excelsior, Aix-Les-Bains, France. Dear Bt., Very many thanks for your telegram and letter. It is very good of you to have… | ||
| Scan051 | Potential Phantom car purchase, a Terraplane at the track, and the completion of another vehicle. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Lp. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.15/KT.15.6.33. Ronald Banks met someone in Italy who wants to buy a Phantom car. I told him that although you were official aero engine 'liason' I did not know of anyone… | ||
| Scan052 | Letter regarding a recruitment request from the Ethyl Export Corporation for a technically qualified agent in Paris. | ||
| View original record | X1775 W/Paris. To Hm. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.13/KT.15.6.33. Rodwell Banks of the Ethyl Export Corporation who did all the work for us on the Schneider Trophy fuel wants to get hold of a Frenchman who can… | ||
| Scan053 | Short typed memo confirming arrangements for a meeting in Derby. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To PN. from E. E.8/HP.16.6.33. c. Wor. Hs. re PN.1/WT.16.6.33. Will arrange to confer with you on Tuesday next, as suggested, at Derby. E. | ||
| Scan054 | Letter discussing arrangements for attending the Isle of Man races, running a Bugatti, and accommodation. | ||
| View original record | FLAXMAN 1920. X1775. 21, CHEYNE PLACE, S.W.3. June 22nd 1933 Dear Rowbotham, My brother tells me that you are anxious to see the Isle of Man races on July 12th and 14th, and if possible to go for a… | ||
| Scan055 | Letter to Professor C.E. Inglis at Cambridge requesting research on measuring airflow through Bentley poppet valves to improve engine power. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Gry.13/KT. June 22nd.1933. Proffesor C.E.Inglis, Scroope House, Cambridge. Dear Prof. Inglis, One of my jobs at the moment is to get more "horses" out of the new Bentley. (I hope you will swap your… | ||
| Scan056 | Request for sailing particulars to the Isle of Man for the T.T. car races. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Hs/Rm.6/KT. June 24th 1933. Thomas Orford & Son, 16, Drury Buildings, 21, Water Street, Liverpool. Dear Sirs, Will you please let me have particulars of the sailings for the T.T. car races to be… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter regarding travel arrangements to attend the T.T. races on the Isle of Man. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Hs/Rn. 2/KT. June 24th 1933. W. Burt Esq., 21, Cheyne Place, London, S.W.3. Dear Burt, Thank you very much for your letter of the 22nd. June. In view of the fact that the practice takes place so… | ||
| Scan058 | Letter from Cambridge Engineering Laboratory regarding research on the flow of air through poppet valves. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE No 1195. (2 LINES.) Engineering Laboratory, Cambridge. S.W.Grylls Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Grylls, My Delage will have to last me for a good many more years unless you are… | ||
| Scan059 | Arranging for a car to meet a train arriving in Derby. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Wor... from Bn. Copy to Hs. X19/35 Bn.1/WT28.6.33. Referring to your Wor2/T27.6.33 I shall be catching the 10.25 to-morrow arriving in Derby about 1 o'clock. Will you please send a car to meet… | ||
| Scan060 | Confirming the return of an Aston Martin car, MV.2792. | ||
| View original record | K/KT. W/S. To Asy. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.2/KT, 28.6.33. This is to let you know that I shall be getting my Aston Martin car MV.2792 back some time this week. You will remember letting the G.A. know that… | ||
| Scan061 | Cover note attaching a copy of a letter from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited. | ||
| View original record | X1775 E. Mx. Hs/Rm. BY/CS. BY/Mtnl/N.29.6.33. We attach hereto for your information, copy of a letter dated the 21st.June, received from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited. BY/Mtn. | ||
| Scan062 | Letter from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders regarding petroleum fires caused by petrol leaks. | ||
| View original record | COPY. THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LTD., 83, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W.1. 142/1933. 21st.June 1933. Dear Sirs, PETROLEUM FIRES. ---------- With reference to my letter of 19th.April, I… | ||
| Scan063 | Log of accidents involving petroleum spirit during the fuelling of internal combustion engines from 1930 to 1933. | ||
| View original record | Copy. ACCIDENTS WITH PETROLEUM SPIRIT DURING THE FUELLING OF TANKS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, 1930-33. ---------- 1930 ---------- Type of Vehicle. Nature of Accident. Place. Motor Cycle.… | ||
| Scan064 | List of vehicle accidents detailing the nature and location. | ||
| View original record | 1933. Type of Vehicle. Nature of Accident. Place. Lorry. Tank overfilled. Spilled spirit fell on hot exhaust pipe and ignited. Depot. Taxicab. Spirit overflowed. Ignited on hot exhaust pipe. Garage. | ||
| Scan065 | Letter from Stewart Bent to a Mr. Rowbotham concerning a date mix-up for a race, a work visit, and opinions on Essex Terraplane and Alfa Romeo cars. | ||
| View original record | X1775. ROLLS ROYCE LTD 14-15 CONDUIT STREET LONDON-W-I TELEGRAMS 'ROLHEAD PICCY. LONDON' TELEPHONES MAYFAIR 6201 (7 Lines) IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE Bt9/AL30633. CODES USED A.B.C. (5TH EDITION)… | ||
| Scan066 | Typed letter of correspondence to Capt. Burt regarding a previous letter and interesting automobiles. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm.1/KT. July 4th 1933. Capt. Burt, c/o Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14/15 Conduit Street, London. W.1. Dear Bt., Thank you very much for your letter of the 30th June. I apologise for giving you so much… | ||
| Scan067 | Requesting the circulation of a book titled 'Rubber and Automobiles'. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To E. from ROY. c. to Hs. c. to BY. ---------------- ROY11/MG4.7.33 Attached is a book recently issued by Mr. Macbeth, entitled "Rubber and Automobiles" - which may be of interest. Would you… | ||
| Scan068 | Requesting a car and arranging a meeting with 'Wood' due to an overnight stay for 'the Show'. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs from Blb. X1185 PRIVATE. Pv/Blb.8/PH.5.7.33. LID See me Dear Hs, Wood and I have arranged to stay over night on Thursday and as we may have difficulty in getting accommodation due to the… | ||
| Scan069 | The routing of correspondence to the Sales department. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Wor. - please circulate Hs. Roy. By. Mailing Dept. E. Da. EP. Mx. RHC. Ev4/GC.10.7.33. Please note that all correspondence should be sent to me at Sales. Ev. | ||
| Scan070 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd requesting clock samples on approval from their catalogue. | ||
| View original record | Xr 795. Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.1/KT. July 31st 1933. Messrs S.Smith & Sons Ltd, Cricklewood Works, London. NW.2. For the attention of Mr.Nichols. Dear Sirs, Thank you very much for your clock… | ||
| Scan071 | Letter from Bernard Hopps to W. A. Robotham providing feedback on a Bentley test run and suggesting modifications for touring. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: 15 DUNCHURCH. STATION: DUNCHURCH, L & N.W. x17785 THURLASTON, NR RUGBY. W. A. Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. 1 August 1933. Dear Robotham, I feel that I did not thank you… | ||
| Scan072 | Letter responding to a query about carrying two spare wheels, tyre mileage, and luggage carrying schemes. | ||
| View original record | X1995. Experimental Dept. Ha/Rm.2/KT. August 3rd, 1933. Mr.B.Hopps, Messrs Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Hopps, Thank you for your letter of the 1st Aug. Replying to you query re. carrying two spare… | ||
| Scan073 | Invoice from Smith's English Clocks Ltd. for two dials. | ||
| View original record | Rev. x177 G/Gn/CA.33/JM.24.8.33 An invoice has come to hand from Smith's English Clocks Ltd., dated the 15 th. inst. details of which are shown below. As these Dials appear to have been sent for the… | ||
| Scan074 | Debiting of two items to separate accounts. | ||
| View original record | X1775. O.O. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/MA.26.8.33. With reference to your G/Gn/CA.33/JM.24.8.33., will you please note that the item for £2.17.6d. should be debited to my account, and the item for £3. should… | ||
| Scan075 | Short memo confirming that an attached document has been examined and is in order. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Wor. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KT.29.8.33. I have examined the attached and find that it is quite in order. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan076 | Letter to I.A. Leslie discussing progress on controllable dampers, pistons, and updates on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x177 Hs/Rm.13/KT. Sept 7th 1933. I.A. Leslie Esq., Hotel Hochfinstermunz, Oberinntal, Tirol, Austria. Dear Les., We were very amused at your letter from which it would appear that you are on the way… | ||
| Scan077 | Letter from The S.U. Company to E.W. Hives inquiring about an apprenticeship scheme for a friend's son. | ||
| View original record | V1775 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.&S. RLY THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663. General Manager: T. C. Skinner East… | ||
| Scan078 | Cover note for a general arrangement drawing of a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Bn. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.10/MA.21.8.33. Here is the general arrangement drawing of the Bentley for which you asked. FB424. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan079 | Letter requesting details on new chassis features for the Paris Show and mileage for a 25 HP experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X1775. SEVRES Hn7/Dn5.9.33 Believe hs answered this To: "Rm", DERBY. Dear "Rm", I have been trying to find out what new features will be on the chassis for this year's Paris Show, but up to now I have… | ||
| Scan080 | Cover note forwarding a letter from the S.M.M.T. regarding recent braking regulations from the Ministry of Transport. | ||
| View original record | X17785 To Da from E. c. Hs. E.4/HP.14.9.33. re Braking Regulations. Herewith please find letter from the S.M.M.T. dated the 23rd May, with enclosures regarding recent regulations made by the Ministry… | ||
| Scan081 | Letter detailing new features for upcoming models to be shown at the Motor Show, including braking, radiator, and suspension updates. | ||
| View original record | X1775. W/Paris. To Hm. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.4/KT.21.9.33. Dear Hm., Sorry I have not answered your Hm7/Dn5.9.33. before, but I have been snatching another bit of holiday. Hs. tells me that he has settled… | ||
| Scan082 | Letter from The S.U. Company regarding a car's racing performance. | ||
| View original record | x1775 STATION: ADDERLEY PARK, L.M.& S. RLY S.U. CARBURETTER FLEXIBLE SILENT THE S.U. COMPANY. PROPRIETORS: MORRIS INDUSTRIES LTD TELEPHONES: EAST 1662 AND EAST 1663 East Works, Bordesley Green Road,… | ||
| Scan083 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Mr. E. W. Seaholm arranging a potential meeting. | ||
| View original record | K1775 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.3/KT. October 5th 1933. E. W. Seaholm Esq., c/o Hotel George V Paris, France. Dear Mr. Seaholm, I hear from Mr. Olley today that you will be in Paris for the Salon, and… | ||
| Scan084 | Letter arranging a Bentley demonstration for General Motors engineers at the Paris Salon. | ||
| View original record | W/Paris: To Hm. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.2/KT.5.10.33. Dear Hm, I expect to be coming over to the Salon on Monday the 9th. I am glad to know that they are sending over a Bentley for you to demonstrate. I… | ||
| Scan085 | Letter arranging a meeting with representatives from Cadillac Motor Co. to reciprocate hospitality and organize a factory visit. | ||
| View original record | K/775 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.1/KT. Oct 5th 1933. W.W.Constantine Esq., 111, Grosvenor Road, London S.W.1. Dear Sir, We have heard from the Cadillac Motor Car Co. that Messrs Seaholm and Thomson will… | ||
| Scan086 | Confirming a flight reservation to Paris, providing travel details and asking about insurance and billing. | ||
| View original record | S/W. X1775. Py/RWC5/LAM.5.10.33. To Rm From RWC. Copy to WOT. Re: VISIT TO PARIS BY AIR. In connection with your telephone request of this afternoon, the writer has reserved by telephone a seat for… | ||
| Scan087 | Confirming a passage should be booked to a specific order number. | ||
| View original record | V177 To Py/RHC. from Hs/Rm. Copy to Wor. Hs/Rm.5/KT.6.10.33. Thank you for your Py/RWC5/LAM.5.10.33. The passage should be booked to Order No. 648. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan088 | Letter to Bernard Hopps of Lodge Plugs Ltd. regarding the unavailability of a saloon car for trial. | ||
| View original record | X1975 Hs.10/KT. Oct 6th 1933. Bernard Hopps Esq., Lodge Plugs Ltd., Rugby. Dear Hopps, We regret that we shall not have the saloon car available for you to try at the beginning of next week. Yours… | ||
| Scan089 | Attendance for the Olympia 1933 event. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Wor. V/775 Worll/T5.10.33. Olympia 1933 The following people who went to Olympia last year from your department were, RHC. Rm AJL. Hancock and ACL. Will you please say if you wish them to… | ||
| Scan090 | Recommendation for staff members to attend the Olympia Show in 1933. | ||
| View original record | 8177S. To Wor. From Hs. Hs.2/MJ.6.10.33. Olympia 1933. Replying to Wor.11/T5.10.33. We recommend that RHC., Rm., Lid., Lov., and H. Smith are allowed to go to the Olympia Show this year. Hs. | ||
| Scan091 | Arranging for a car to meet at Derby station. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from Bn. X1995. Bn.12/WT6.10.33. I shall be catching the 8.25 to Derby on Monday next the 9th instant, and shall be glad if you will have a car to meet me at the Station. Bn | ||
| Scan092 | Telegram concerning Paris tickets for Robotham at Conduit Street. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Telegrams for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone. This form, and if possible the envelope,… | ||
| Scan093 | Drawing for an air silencer for a Group Captain's Minx. | ||
| View original record | S/W. PRIVATE. X/775 Lp8/LAM.10.10.33. To Rm. from Lp. Re: GROUP CAPTAIN MAUND. Group Captain Maund, recently Air Staff, now O.C. Martlesham Heath, wishes to fit an air silencer to his Minx. Is there… | ||
| Scan094 | Arranging a Phantom Demonstration Car for visitors from Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | To Lp. From Hs. Hs.9/MJ.11.10.33. I dare say you have heard from Rm. that Messrs. Seaholm & Thompson of Cadillac's will be staying at the Dorchester this Week-end and we are anxious to look after them… | ||
| Scan095 | Arranging the use of a 'Phantom II' Trials Car for Mr. Seaholm and party. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs from Lp. Copy to Rm. Lp/LAM.13.10.33. K'm [handwritten] Mr. Seaholm and Mr. Thompson and party are making use of the "Phantom II" Trials Car on Sunday. They would like to visit Derby on… | ||
| Scan096 | Typed message requesting a car to be sent to meet someone at Derby station. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from Bn. x1775. Bn.2/WT13.10.33. I am catching the 8.25 to Derby on Monday the 16th, and shall be glad if you will send a car to meet me at the station. Bn. | ||
| Scan097 | Telegram confirming an arrival time and requesting a meeting. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Reference: X1773 Office Stamp: LEICESTER * OC * 13 * 20 Time handed in: 4 15 Office of Origin: Leicester Words: 9 Time of Receipt: 4-31 M To (Time): 4 32 M Stamp: CONFIRMATION… | ||
| Scan098 | Description of the Leyland hydraulic torque converter in 'Modern Transport' magazine. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Hs. from F. Copy to Wor. X1775 F9/JL.14.10.33. LEYLAND TORQUE CONVERTER. There is a very good description with drawings of the complete hydraulic transmission which is being supplied by… | ||
| Scan099 | Arranging a meeting in London to discuss controllable shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | PER BAG. 1776 To C. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.1/MJ.16.10.33. I shall be in London tomorrow and will call and see you to discuss the question of controllable shock absorbers. I will try and get to… | ||
| Scan100 | Possibility of increasing the steering column length for Sir John Amory's 20/25 model. | ||
| View original record | W/S c. Hs. X1772. BY/2/G.19.10.33. SIR JOHN AMORY. ---------------- We can, of course, increase the length of the steering column in a similar manner to that which is done for the 20/25, providing it… | ||
| Scan101 | Letter to Major Searight of H.M. Hobson Ltd. apologising for missing him at Olympia and inviting him to Derby. | ||
| View original record | x775 Hs/Rm.10/KT. October 19th 1933. Major Searight, Messrs H.M. Hobson Ltd., 47-55, The Vale, Acton, London, W.3. Dear Major Searight, Thank you very much for your letter. I was very sorry not to see… | ||
| Scan102 | Typed memorandum requesting the renewal of a passport. | ||
| View original record | X1775 D/BP. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 7/KT.19.10.33. Will you please arrange to have the passport, which we hand you herewith, renewed for a further period. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan103 | Telegram from Robothom to Hives requesting a car be left at the station. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT: 10-44 a M From: TS If there is doubt about the accuracy of any part of this telegram ring "Telegrams delivery for Enquiry" or call… | ||
| Scan104 | To the cashier regarding payment arrangements for two employees being transferred from dayshift to nightshift. | ||
| View original record | XIPPER To Cashier. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rn.5/KT.20.10.33. The following men are being transferred tonight from dayshift to nightshift. Will you please arrange that they are paid with the nightshift tonight… | ||
| Scan105 | Letter to G.B. Robotham requesting a signature on an enclosed passport application. | ||
| View original record | N7751 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.&/KT. Oct 20th 1933. G.B. Robotham Esq., 3. St. Mary's Gate, Derby. Dear Gordon, Herewith application for passport. Will you please sign this and let me have it back.… | ||
| Scan106 | Letter to a customer regarding the price and compatibility of a modern steering wheel. | ||
| View original record | X775 Exp. Dept. Hs/Rm.14/KT. Oct 25th 1933. Miss Ilse Ballon, Pension Singer, Kornhausgasse 18, Basel. SCHWEIZ. Dear Madam, Replying to your letter of Oct 22nd, we can let you have a modern type of… | ||
| Scan107 | Brief internal memo requesting a car pickup at Derby station. | ||
| View original record | X1775 S/W. Hs...from Bn. Bn.2/WT27.10.33 I shall be going to Derby on Monday by the 8.25 train, so will you please send a car to meet me at the Station. Bn. | ||
| Scan108 | Letter from Humber Ltd. arranging for their Chief Technical Engineer to bring a car to Rolls Royce regarding a court case. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 5041 COVENTRY. TELEGRAMS: HUMBER, COVENTRY. X1775 HUMBER LTD. COVENTRY. RCR/MF. 31st October 1933. A. Wormald Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited., DERBY. Dear Mr. Wormald, Further to Colonel… | ||
| Scan109 | Letter to A. Wormald arranging for the Chief Technical Engineer to bring a car over. | ||
| View original record | K775 COPY FOR MR. WISHART. RCR/MF. 31st October 1933. A.Wormald Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited., DERBY. Dear Mr. Wormald, Further to Colonel Cole's letter of the 28th inst. and my telephone… | ||
| Scan110 | Supplying a steering wheel to a client of a Ford Motor Co. employee as a reciprocal favour. | ||
| View original record | K775 To Hd, from Hs/Rm, Hs/Rm.8/KT.1.11.33. Mr. Macintosh of the Ford Motor Co. was of great assistance to us when we went down to Dagenham, and in consequence we want to reciprocate as far as we can.… | ||
| Scan111 | Letter enclosing photos of a Delage car body seen at a recent Salon. | ||
| View original record | X177 Paris. 7-11-33 Dear "RM", I enclose those photos of the Delage car you saw at the recent Salon, the body of which interested you. The results are not famous, but I hope will be of a little use to… | ||
| Scan112 | Found tobacco pouch. | ||
| View original record | X.775. W/S. To Bn. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.21/KT.7.11.33. The attached tobacco pouch was found in Hs' office. We believe this is yours. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan113 | Request to the Service Department to arrange weekend transport for Sanderson & Holmes staff to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Service Dept. X1471r Hs/Lid.8/KT.11.11.33. Will you please arrange that the service driver this week end will transport Sanderson & Holmes men to and from their works to the Expl. Dept (where they are… | ||
| Scan114 | Cover note for blueprints of lists of cars. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.10/KT.14.11.33. Herewith the blueprints of the lists of cars as requested. If you require any more please let us know and we will let you have them in due course. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan115 | Brief memo regarding photographs of a Delage car and plans to run a car at Montlhery. | ||
| View original record | W/Paris. To Mr. Punt. from Rm. Hs/Rm.11/KT.14.11.33. R1775 Thank you for your letter and the photographs of the Delage car. You do not say how much they cost. Hancock will be in France again shortly,… | ||
| Scan116 | Letter on Park Lane Hotel letterhead regarding the sending of two sample tappets and associated drawings. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: KEIGHBRACE, AUDLEY, LONDON. TELEPHONE: GROSVENOR 6321. PARK LANE HOTEL PICCADILLY LONDON, W.1 87725. Dear Mr. Tappin. I am sending you two sample tappets which just came in and The drawings… | ||
| Scan117 | On Park Lane Hotel letterhead concerning a Pierce Arrow Car. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: KEIGHBRACE, AUDLEY, LONDON. TELEPHONE: GROSVENOR 6321. PARK LANE HOTEL PICCADILLY LONDON, W.1 the Pierce Arrow Car on which they have now had these for about one year. Yours sincerely Robt… | ||
| Scan118 | Parcel being sent. | ||
| View original record | HS Parcel being sent to Mr HP 20/11/33 S/W | ||
| Scan119 | Request for a car to be sent to meet the sender at Derby Station. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from Bn. X177r Bn.10/WT20.11.33. Will you please send a car to meet me at Derby Station on Wednesday the 22nd, as I shall be catching the 8.25 from St. Pancras. Rm D shall be busy with… | ||
| Scan120 | Confirming the dispatch of blueprint GL.640 for a Bensport spring-driven clutch centre. | ||
| View original record | X17725 To Lp. from Hs/Gry, Hs/Gry.2/KT.23.11.33. BENSPORT - SPRING DRIVEN CLUTCH CENTRE. Herewith blueprint GL.640 as promised. Hs/Gry. | ||
| Scan121 | Potential visit from Aston Martin's designer and a request to use a crankshaft balancing machine. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Hy: From Hs/Gry: Hs/Gry:4/KT:24.11.33: You once gave me permission to show Mr. A.C. Bertelli designer of Aston Martin's round the works. He was at that time unable to come, but expects to be… | ||
| Scan122 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting a set of sectioned maps of England and Wales from 'The Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rn.17/KT. November 27th 1933. "The Motor", 5 - 15 Rosebery Avenue, London, E.C.1. Dear Sirs, Would it be possible to let us have a set of the sectioned maps of England and… | ||
| Scan123 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting a set of sectioned maps of England and Wales from 'The Autocar' journal. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.16/KT. "The Autocar", Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, SE.1. November 27th 1933. Dear Sirs, Would it be possible to let us have a set of the sectioned maps of… | ||
| Scan124 | Letter from Herbert Clark requesting the name of a supplier for bushes and bearings. | ||
| View original record | X17715- HERBERT CLARK "Seven Gables, Digby Road, Sutton Coldfield. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, With reference to our talk yesterday, would you have any… | ||
| Scan125 | Letter to A.H.R. Fedden regarding a Bentley car and a request for a bearing manufacturer's address. | ||
| View original record | W1775 Experimental Dept. He/Rm.12/KT. November 29th 1933. A.H.R.Fedden, The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd., Filton House, Bristol. Dear Mr.Fedden, Would you be good enough to give me the address at… | ||
| Scan126 | Letter to H.R. Ricardo requesting information on ignition advance curves for cylinder heads. | ||
| View original record | XTTTK Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KT. November 29th 1933. H.R.Ricardo Esq., Messrs Ricardo & Co (1927) Ltd., Bridge Works, Old Shoreham, Sussex. Dear Mr.Ricardo, You will remember that when Mr.Elliott… | ||
| Scan127 | Letter from Temple Press Limited regarding the sending of a set of maps. | ||
| View original record | The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. LONDON: 5-15 ROSEBERY AVENUE E.C.I TELEPHONE CLERKENWELL 6000 (9 LINES) TELEGRAMS PRESSIMUS HOLB LONDON CABLES… | ||
| Scan128 | Letter from the Experimental Department thanking 'The Autocar' for a set of maps. | ||
| View original record | X177r Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KT. November 30th 1933. "The Autocar", Dorset House, Stamford Street, London. S.E.1. Dear Sirs, We are much indebted to you for the set of maps which you have been… | ||
| Scan129 | Letter to 'The Motor' magazine thanking them for a set of maps for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.S/KT. November 30th 1933. "The Motor" 5 - 15 Rosebery Avenue, London, E.C.1. Dear Sirs, We are much indebted to you for the set of maps which you have been kind enough to send… | ||
| Scan130 | Letter from Ricardo & Co. discussing optimum ignition advance curves and graphs for different engines. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: H. R. RICARDO, F.R.S. THE VISCOUNT COMBERMERE. SIR A. H. McMAHON, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O. H. A. HETHERINGTON. K122/5 LONDON OFFICE: 21, SUFFOLK STREET, PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W.1. TEL: WHITEHALL… | ||
| Scan131 | Letter from The Bristol Aeroplane Company providing details of a US-based bearing manufacturer. | ||
| View original record | X1775. LONDON OFFICE:- BUSH HOUSE, ALDWYCH, W. C. 2. TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 7193. TELEGRAMS: "BRISTAIRCO, BUSH LONDON" TELEGRAMS: INLAND: "AVIATION, PHONE, FILTON" FOREIGN: "AVIATION, FILTON" CODES:… | ||
| Scan132 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Ricardo & Co Ltd regarding engine performance curves. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm/5/KT. December 1st 1933. A.T.Evans Esq., Ricardo & Co (1927) Ltd., Bridge Works, Old Shoreham, Sussex. Dear Mr.Evans, Thank you very much for your letter and curves… | ||
| Scan133 | Letter from the Experimental Department providing the address for The Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co. | ||
| View original record | X1775. Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KT. December 1st 1933. H. Clark Esq. "Seven Gables" Digby Road, Sutton Coldfield. Dear Mr.Clark, Here is the information you require :- The Cleveland Graphite Bronze… | ||
| Scan134 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Mr. Fedden of the Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X17175 Experimental Dept. Hg/Rm.6/KT. December 1st 1933. A.H.R.Fedden Esq., The Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd., Filton House, Bristol. Dear Mr.Fedden, Thank you very much for your letter of November 30th… | ||
| Scan135 | Inquiry regarding the availability of the Montlhéry track and procedures for obtaining an officially timed lap. | ||
| View original record | W/Paris: To Sr. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 2/KT. 2.12.33. x1771 Will you please let me know whether Montlhery will be closed any time between now and Xmas, if so we should like to know the dates, as we may… | ||
| Scan136 | Letter from the Sales Director's office regarding a selected clock and an ignition key. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE NO: GLADSTONE 3333. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: Speedofac, Crickle, London. X17785. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 4th December 1933. E. W. Hives, Esq., Messrs. Rolls… | ||
| Scan137 | Instructing the Commissionaire on the required pass-out procedure for Experimental Department cars. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Commisionaire Hs/FD.1/KT. 7.12.33. Will you please ensure than no Experimental Dept. cars are allowed to leave the works without signed pass-outs. Hs/FD. | ||
| Scan138 | Requesting a car to be sent to Derby station for a meeting. | ||
| View original record | S/W: Hs....from Bn, X1771 Bn.2/WT8.12.33. I shall be catching the 8.25 train to Derby on Monday the 11th, and shall be glad if you will send a car to meet me at the station. Bn. | ||
| Scan139 | Letter from the Experimental Department to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. to purchase two clocks. | ||
| View original record | VI/17/5 Experimental Dept. HS/Rm.21/KT. December 11th 1933. C.W.Nichols, Messrs S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, London. NW.2. Dear Mr.Nichols, I wish to buy two of your clock, viz:- 1.… | ||
| Scan140 | Letter from the Sales Director's office regarding special terms and invoicing for a clock requirement. | ||
| View original record | YNIS. TELEPHONE NO: GLADSTONE 3333. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: Speedofac, Crickle, London. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 12th December, 1933.… | ||
| Scan141 | Attaching an invoice from S. Smith & Sons (M.A) Ltd. for approval and payment. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X1775 G/Gn/CA.10/DN.16.12.33. We attach hereto S. Smith & Sons (M.A) Ltd., invoice dated the 15th. inst. amounting to £1/1/7d. together with copy of their letter which came with the invoice. If… | ||
| Scan142 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an invoice for petrol supplied to a driver who was short of money. | ||
| View original record | S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LTD., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. D2. 15th. December, 1933. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sirs, Your Mr. G.W. Whyman called at… | ||
| Scan143 | Return of a signed invoice for 17 gallons of petrol. | ||
| View original record | To G/Gn. From Hs/KT. Hs/KT.3/MJ.18.12.33. We return herewith, duly signed, the invoice received from Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, dated the 15th.inst., for 17 galls. petrol. Hs/KT. | ||
| Scan144 | Short letter to C.W. Nichols acknowledging a previous letter and the non-receipt of clocks. | ||
| View original record | V/71/F HS/Rm.9/KW. 19th December, 1933. C.W. Nichols, Esq., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. Dear Mr. Nichols, Thank you for your letter of the 12th December, and for sending the clocks off, which… | ||
| Scan145 | Proposed meeting with a representative from the Ford Motor Co. to discuss engine technology relevant to the 'Spectre' project. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from Hs/Rm. X177r. Hs/Rm. 3/KW19:12:33; Mr. Smith of the Ford Motor Co., whom I believe met you when you went to Dagenham, rang up this morning to know whether he could come to the Works on… | ||
| Scan146 | Letter to Ford Motor Co. discussing test results for different scraper rings on the Silver Ghost engine. | ||
| View original record | x177/5. Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm. 2/KW. 22nd December, 1933. Mr. Smith, The Ford Motor Co., Dagenham, ESSEX. Dear Mr. Smith, In view of your troubles I thought you might be interested to see the… | ||
| Scan147 | Letter discussing engine balance, scraper rings, a 12-cylinder Lincoln crankshaft, and contact details for a trip to America. | ||
| View original record | -2- HB/Rm.2/KW. It will surprise us if you cannot get out of your difficulty by judicious use of scraper rings. I wonder whether you could possibly tell me the amount of balance on the crankshaft of… | ||
| Scan148 | Request to Mr. Probert to have a strip bent to an accompanying sketch. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Probert. x1775 Hs/Std.10/KW.21.12.33. Will you please have strip we are sending you herewith bent to accompanying sketch. Hs/C.S. Steadman. | ||
| Scan149 | Invoice from Smith's English Clocks, Ltd. for two clocks. | ||
| View original record | Rm x1775 Roy. c. to Hs/Rm. G/Gn/CA.9/DN.23.12.33. We have received an invoice from Smith's English Clocks, Ltd., dated the 18th. inst. on which we are charged £2/-/6d. for one - 04659 SEC Memphis Burr… | ||
| Scan150 | Clarifying a personal purchase of clocks from Smiths and a potential invoicing error. | ||
| View original record | To G/Gn/CA. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.15/KW27.12.33. Referring to G/Gn/CA.9/DN.23.12.33, these clocks were sent to me personally by Mr. Nicholls of the Sales Dept. of Smiths. Last time I bought a clock from… | ||
| Scan151 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding travel plans and a U.S.A. driving licence application. | ||
| View original record | X1775. The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference T MN. Telegrams : AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone : WHITEHALL… | ||
| Scan152 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club forwarding a Carnet de Passages document signed by H.M. Customs. | ||
| View original record | The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Telephone: 2667. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, FOLKESTONE. Address all Communications to Port Officer J. THOMAS, Royal Automobile Club, Folkestone… | ||
| Scan153 | Letter acknowledging the receipt of a Customs Carnet for Chassis No. B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | X177s Park Lees, Duffield, Derby. 28th December, 1933. Port Officer J. Thomas, The Royal Automobile Club, Folkestone Harbour. Dear Sir, Your Ref: Folkestone. I beg to acknowledge the receipt of… | ||
| Scan154 | Following up on the receipt of Dunlop tyres and tubes sent to France. | ||
| View original record | R177/5 Hs. G/Gn/JWH.53/DW.2.1.34. On the 7th December, the Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd. forwarded to Mr.Hancock in France, five each 5.50-18 Fort Covers and Tubes. We have not received a notification that… | ||
| Scan155 | Letter in French to Monsieur R. Bijotat inquiring about the receipt of five tires from Dunlop. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/CWH.2/KW. 5th January, 1934. Monsieur R. Bijotat, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mon Cher M. Bijotat, Avez-vous recu cinq pneus par la maison Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. pour… | ||
| Scan156 | Letter from the Hotel & Café de France in Chateauroux regarding the non-receipt of some tires. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL & CAFÉ DE FRANCE CHATEAUROUX Téléphone 21 Le 6 Janvier 1934 193 MONSIEUR HANCOCK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD DERBY Monsieur Hancock En effet avant votre départ vous aviez parlé que vous deviez recevoir des… | ||
| Scan157 | Requesting a desk or table to be sent to Tollerton Aerodrome. | ||
| View original record | J.V. X 1775? HS/Lov.4/KW6.1.34. Will you please arrange to have a desk or table sent over to Tollerton Aerodrome. HS/Lov. | ||
| Scan158 | Replying to an enquiry about tyres that were not received from Dunlop Rubber Co. in Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | G/Gn. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.2/KWS.8.1.34. Replying to G/Gn/JWH.53/DW.2.1.34. Up to the time of our leaving Chateauroux no tyres had been received from the Dunlop Rubber Co. Therefore we wrote to the… | ||
| Scan159 | Typed memo requesting a car to be sent to meet someone at St. Pancras station. | ||
| View original record | X1775 S/W. Hs...from Bn. Bn.4/WT12.1.34. Will you please send a car to meet me at the Station on Monday, the 15th. I shall be catching the 8.25 from St. Pancras. Bn. | ||
| Scan160 | Note cancelling a trip to Derby on Monday and rescheduling a car for Tuesday. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from Bn. X 1775 ? Bn.1/WT13.1.34. I find I shall be unable to go to Derby on Monday, will you please cancel the car and send it to meet me on Tuesday instead, at the same time. GRY Please… | ||
| Scan161 | Internal memorandum requesting certification of items on Sevres Invoice No. 4502. | ||
| View original record | KT X1775 See me Hs Hs/EM. G/Gn/TS.12/DW.19.1.34. We attach hereto Sevres Invoice No.4502 and shall be glad if you will kindly certify the items thereon which are relative to your Department and return… | ||
| Scan162 | Trend in American car design and a potential move towards rear-engined vehicles. | ||
| View original record | HS X1775 To WOR. from Sg. To E. from Sg. To Hs. from Sg. re Trend of Design. I am sending you under separate cover (in case you have not already seen it) a copy of the Saturday Evening Post, dated 13… | ||
| Scan163 | Returning an invoice and certifying order numbers for specific items relative to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X 1775 G/Gn. Hs/KT.6/KW. 22.1.34. Re. G/Gn/TS.12/DW.19.1.34. We return herewith Sevres Invoice No. 4502, and certify that the third and fourth items, which should be charged to Order Numbers 54318 and… | ||
| Scan164 | Confirming the arrival of five Fort Covers & Tubes in Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | G/Gn. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.2/KW.22.1.34. Further to our memo: Hs/GWH.2/KW.8.1.34, we have received a letter from the proprietor of the Hotel de France, Chateauroux, this morning, in which he states… | ||
| Scan165 | Short typed letter in French to M. R. Bijotat confirming receipt of tyres and advising a return date. | ||
| View original record | X 3842 Exptl. Dept. Hs/GML.6/KW. 23rd January, 1934. M. R. Bijotat, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, FRANCE. Mon Cher M. Bijotat, J'ai reçu votre lettre que vous avez reçu les pneus, merci. Je… | ||
| Scan166 | Letter confirming arrangements for essential modifications to car B-31-AE for Sir James Wilson. | ||
| View original record | M. X1775 S/W. Hs. c. to Wor. Sg. c. " E. BY. c. " Mx.Bn. Cxll/KW22.1.34. C onfirming conversation with you on the telephone this morning, John Croall & Sons of Edinburgh have been asekd to send their… | ||
| Scan167 | Confirming the receipt of a standard radiator for the Tollerton Hart, found at Plumtree Station. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Py/Blb. X1775 HS/Lov.14/KW. 27.1.34. Radiator for Tollerton Hart. -------------------------- We have now received the standard Radiator for the Tollerton Hart. Owing to the rather misleading… | ||
| Scan168 | Letter from the Experimental Department advising a customer to send their specification to Mr. Evernden in London. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs.10/KW. 27th January, 1934. E.F. Davidson, Esq., "Sarona" 61, Stanley Road, Cheriton, Folkestone, Kent. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 25th January, we would recommend… | ||
| Scan169 | Letter proposing an invention for a new and improved bonnet for cars. | ||
| View original record | "Sarona", 61, Stanley Road, Cheriton, Folkestone. 25th January, 1934. - Ives Esq., Experimental Dept., Rolls Royce Works, Derby. Dear Sir, I trust that you will excuse my presumption in writing to you… | ||
| Scan170 | Letter from E. Davidson to E.W. Hives acknowledging a previous letter and arranging contact with Mr. Everden. | ||
| View original record | X/775 "Sarona" 61.Stanley Rd, Cheriton, Folkestone, Kent. E.W.Hives.Esq., Rolls Royce Limited, Derby. 29th.January.1934. Dear Sir, I beg to thank you for your letter dated the 27th inst., and in reply… | ||
| Scan171 | Changes to the directorate at the B.S.A. Daimler Company. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To (Wor. from NOY. (RG (BY (Hs. -------------------- ROY2/MG31.1.34 -------------------- You may be interested to hear that the B.S.A.Daimler Company are making considerable changes in their… | ||
| Scan172 | Invoice from Shaw & Kilburn Ltd. for Shell Mex Petrol supplied for an Essex Car. | ||
| View original record | X17795 RT give ?m 56315 Hs. G/Gn/JWH.31/JM.5.2.34 We attach invoice dated 16th. ulto, amounting to 16/-d. received from Shaw & Kilburn Ltd., relative to 12 gallons of Shell Mex Petrol supplied to one… | ||
| Scan173 | The unreplied offer to supply left-handed chassis to America and advising not to spend time on the job. | ||
| View original record | HS To E. from Sg. Copy to Wor.Hs. X1775 Referring to America, this is just to put on record the fact that, as America have never even replied to my letter of the 5th December, offering them a supply… | ||
| Scan174 | Short typed note requesting a car to be sent to Derby station. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from Bn. X 1775 Bn.8/WT6.2.34. I shall be going to Derby on Thursday the 8th instant, and shall be glad if you could have a car sent to meet me at the Station at the usual time. [Signature]… | ||
| Scan175 | Typed note cancelling a visit and rescheduling it for Tuesday the 13th, with a request for a car. | ||
| View original record | GRY X1775 ? S/W. Hs...from Bn. Bn.1/WT7.2.34. I am afraid I shall have to cancel my visit to-morrow and will be up instead on Tuesday next, the 13th instant. Will you please send a car to meet me at… | ||
| Scan176 | Outlining strict new rules for borrowing and returning blueprints and tracings to prevent them from being lost. | ||
| View original record | Rg. Hs. Lp. Wa. Da. E. BY/CS. BY/TWD. BY/RD. BY/HEB. BY/EL. Miss Ryder. Miss Beeton. 41775 BY.4/G.9.2.34. KT See me #/ RE: BORROWING OF BLUEPRINTS AND TRACINGS. Will you please inform everybody in… | ||
| Scan177 | From 'Bn.' requesting a car for a visit to Derby on the 27th. | ||
| View original record | GRY X1775 S/W. Hs...from Bn. Bn.1/WT26.2.34. I shall be coming to Derby to-morrow the 27th, and shall be pleased if you will send a car to meet me at the usual time. Bn. | ||
| Scan178 | Attending the C.U.A.S. dinner, requesting a chauffeur and inquiring about mileage on Aerolite pistons. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Lp. X1775 Hs/Gry.11/KW.22.2.34. C.U.A.S. DINNER. Nobody from Derby seems to have any desire to attend this function; nor do I feel sufficiently unselfish to drive the 200 miles for the pleasure… | ||
| Scan179 | Requesting approval to sell a scrap Stephen Grebel Spot Lamp for 2/6d. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs. c. to D/BP. Y/775. Hs.2/MJ.23.2.34. F. Dodd Check No.2394 wishes to purchase from us a Stephen Grebel Spot Lamp. As far as we are concerned this lamp is scrap. I suggest that we let… | ||
| Scan180 | Accident involving an employee named G. Farmer. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X1775 D/L. From Hs. Hs.6/MJ.30.1.34. ACCIDENT TO G. FARMER. Please note G. Farmer was involved in an accident. When lifting one of the weights for the dynamometer scale pan it dropped on to his… | ||
| Scan181 | Reporting of a factory accident and the criteria for compensation eligibility under the Compensation Act. | ||
| View original record | Hs. KT seeme D/L20/B12-2-34 HS G. Farmer - Check No. 2453. HS6/MJ.30-1-34. We have noted your memo. and have reported the accident to the Factory Inspector. Kindly note for future reference that… | ||
| Scan182 | Compensation for an employee, G. Farmer, a manual labourer. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. Hs/KT.3/KW.13.2.34. Replying to D/L20/B.12.2.34. In order to arrange for compensation for G. Farmer, Check No. 2453, will you please note that he is, considering the points raised in your… | ||
| Scan183 | Invoice received from the Wilcox-Rich Corporation for welding equipment. | ||
| View original record | X1995 RT Sgame Hs. C to Roy. G/Gn/CA.16/DN.5.3.34. We have received an invoice from the Wilcox-Rich Corporation, 6-240 General Motors Bldg, Detroit, U.S.A. details of which are shown below. If the… | ||
| Scan184 | Invoice from Amplex Manufacturing Co. (Chrysler) for Oilite inserts, requesting a covering order for payment. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Copy to Rev. X11775 KT See me G/Gn/CA.4/JM.6.3.34 We have received an invoice from The Amplex Manufacturing Co., Division of CHRYSLER Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, for the undermentioned… | ||
| Scan185 | Confirming receipt of parts from Wilcox-Rich Corp., Detroit, and arranging for payment. | ||
| View original record | G/Gn. c. to Roy. X1775. HS/KT.5/KW.7.3.34. Replying to G/Gn./GA.16/DN.5.3.34. We have received the parts detailed in your memo. from the Wilcox-Rich Corp., Detroit. Will you therefore arrange to… | ||
| Scan186 | Confirmation of parts receipt from Amplex Manufacturing Co. in Detroit, authorising payment and requesting a covering order. | ||
| View original record | G/Gn. c. to Roy. X1775 Hs/KT.4/KW.7.3.34. Replying to G/Ch/CA.4/JM.6.3.34. We have received the parts in question from the Amplex Manufacturing Co., Detroit, therefore the invoice may be released for… | ||
| Scan187 | Cover note regarding an invoice from the Gloster Aircraft Co. Ltd. for verification. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: KT X1171C. Typed: Hs. G/Gn/JWH.10/DW.7.3.34. We attach invoice received from the Gloster Aircraft Co. Ltd., amounting to 17/2d. on which you will note the first and fourth items refer to… | ||
| Scan188 | Return of an invoice from Gloster Aircraft Co. Ltd. for a telegram and telephone call. | ||
| View original record | G/Gn. X175 Hs/KT.1/KW.8.3.34. Replying to G/Gn/JWH.10/DN.7.3.34. We return herewith the invoice received from the Gloster Aircraft Co. Ltd., amounting to 17/2d. We agree to the first and fourth items… | ||
| Scan189 | Letter regarding an invoice from Park Ward & Co. for petrol obtained for chassis 27-EX. | ||
| View original record | Hs. KT x 1775 G/Gn/JWH.1/DN.7.3.34. Re: Chassis 27-EX. We attach invoice dated the 3rd. March received from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. amounting to £1/7/-d. in regard to 18 gallons of Petrol obtained by Mr.… | ||
| Scan190 | Confirmation of an invoice from Park Wards for 18 gallons of petrol. | ||
| View original record | G/Gn. X1775 Hs/KT.5/KW. 8.3.34. O/54302. Replying to G/Gn./JWH.1/DN. 7.3.34. We return herewith the invoice received from Park Wards for 18 galls. of petrol amounting to £1. 7. Od., and confirm that… | ||
| Scan191 | Letter of authorization for Mr. R. Pattinson to collect a car from The Martin Windsor Garage. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. HS/GWH.4/KW. 12th March, 1934. The Martin Windsor Garage, Christchurch Road, Folkestone. Dear Sirs, Mr. R. Pattinson is authorised to collect the Rolls-Royce Car left in your… | ||
| Scan192 | The despatch of a Bentley type steering wheel for examination. | ||
| View original record | To: [text struck out] from RHC/MM. X1775 RHC/MM9/MS13.3.34. cc: [text struck out] c. Hs/Gry. O/54307 We are sending into the Despatch Stores to-day:- 1 - Bentley type/Steering Wheel. Will you please… | ||
| Scan193 | Letter authorising G.W. Hancock to sign all papers on behalf of the owner for their car. | ||
| View original record | X/775 "Rostherne", Duffield Road, DERBY. 23rd March, 1934. To whom it may concern: I hereby authorise G.W. Hancock to sign all papers on my behalf for my Rolls-Royce car. | ||
| Scan194 | Letter from C.G. Vokes Ltd regarding consignment items held by the Experimental Department for stocktaking purposes. | ||
| View original record | x1775 C.G. Vokes Limited. Consulting Engineers MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR AND INDUSTRIAL ACCESSORIES VOKESACESS HOUSE, 95-97 LOWER RICHMOND ROAD, PUTNEY, S.W.15. DIRECTORS: C.G. VOKES A.M.I.MECH.E,… | ||
| Scan195 | Letter to Messrs. C.G. Vokes Ltd. regarding goods in possession and an attached signed copy of a document. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Hs/FD.1/MA. April 4th, 1934. Messrs. C.G. Vokes Ltd., Vokesecess House, 95-97, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, S.W.15. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 27th ultimo, reference… | ||
| Scan196 | The acquisition of Rudge-Whitworth Limited and the appointment of its new directors. | ||
| View original record | X1775 M/S To SG. from ROY. c. to Hor. c. to C. c. to S. c. to H. c. to Hs. ---------- ROY2/MO7.4.34 ----------- Rudge-Whitworth Limited Negotiations by the Receiver for the sale of this business as a… | ||
| Scan197 | Following up on an invoice from Smith's English Clocks Ltd. regarding payment for two clocks. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. G/Cam/CA28/FW11.4.34. Further to our memo of the 23rd December, 1933, reference G/Gn/CA9/DN and your memo Hs/Rm15/KW 27.12.33. regarding an invoice from Smith's English Clocks Ltd., on which we… | ||
| Scan198 | Authorising a private account to be debited for the cost of two clocks. | ||
| View original record | X1775 G/Cam. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 8/KW.13.4.34. Replying to your memo. G/Cam/CA28/FW11.4.34, it will be quite in order to debit my private account with the cost of the 2 Clocks. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan199 | Letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix Limited to W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce regarding a potential meeting. | ||
| View original record | X1775 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 April 17th 1934 W.A.… | ||
| Scan200 | Letter to Herbert Clarke of Bendix Limited regarding a meeting to discuss American developments. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.11/KW. 18th April, 1934. Herbert Clarke, Esq., Messrs. Bendix Limited, Tyseley, Birmingham. Dear Clarke, Thank you for your letter of April 17th. I am afraid the prospect of… | ||
| Scan201 | Expired R.A.C. Associate Membership and a request for its renewal. | ||
| View original record | X1775 D/BP. Hs/Rm.18/KW.19.4.34. R.A.C. Associate Membership. The R.A.C. man called here yesterday and pointed out that they had assisted in the landing of my car at Liverpool, and that my Associate… | ||
| Scan202 | Letter to Ford asking for details on the thermostat-operated bonnet side shutters used on Lincoln cars. | ||
| View original record | X 1775 Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.10/KW. 21st April, 1934. A.R. Smith, Esq., General Manager The Ford Motor Co. Ltd., Dagenham, Essex. Dear Mr. Smith, I hope you got back from America safely. I missed the bad… | ||
| Scan203 | Letter to J. Barclay regarding employee Mr. Wood joining Jack Barclay Ltd from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X 1775 Exptl. Dept. HS/Rm.7/KW. 21st April, 1934. J. Barclay, Esq., Messrs. Jack Barclay Ltd., 20, Conduit Street, London, W. Dear Mr. Barclay, Mr. Wood, who has been working in this Department for… | ||
| Scan204 | Letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix Limited to W. A. Robotham regarding a potential meeting in Derby. | ||
| View original record | X/775 CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your ref: Hs/Rm.11/KW. 27th… | ||
| Scan205 | Former employee E.A. Goodall, stating he was not suitable for a particular job. | ||
| View original record | X1275 Wor/NS. Hs/Rm.18/KW.1.5.34. With reference to the attached, this man has worked for us and we did not find him suitable for our particular job. Hs/Rm. E.A. Goodall, Ashleigh, Ockbrook, Nr.… | ||
| Scan206 | Visit to the Vauxhall Motors Ltd. factory in Luton to observe their engine and brake testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | X/775 Wor. Hs/Smth.9/KW.1.5:34. Visit to Messrs. Vauxhall Motors Ltd. On 24.4.34 I was one of a party which visited the Works of Messrs. Vauxhall Motors Ltd. at Luton. It was hoped that I might be… | ||
| Scan207 | Customer's purchase of a 25 HP car and arrangements for photographs to appear in the Bulletin. | ||
| View original record | V1775 To E. from ROY. (E. is struck through) c. to Hs. (struck through) c. to EP. (struck through) c. to Mx (struck through) c. to Hd. (struck through) ----------------- ROY6/MG2.5.34 Attached is copy… | ||
| Scan208 | Copy of a letter from a customer praising a new 40/50 Continental and discussing his older models. | ||
| View original record | Copy of Letter From: K. Treherne Thomas Oughtrington Hall LYMM Cheshire 25.4.34 It is very nice of you to write, and I am getting very excited at the thought of being the proud owner of one of the… | ||
| Scan209 | Letter to 'Rm' discussing his return from the USA, M. Dubonnet's springing patents, a Continental test drive, and a Bentley test. | ||
| View original record | X1775- 8.5.34. Dear "Rm", I recently saw M. Dubonnet the other day, and he told me that he had had the pleasure of speaking to you in Derby - therefore you have returned from your wanderings in the… | ||
| Scan210 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. seeking advice on a connecting rod failure. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE-ELMBRIDGE 3157 TELEGRAMS-ELMBRIDGE 3157 ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Directors — G. TAYLOR. L. TAYLOR. May 14th, 1934. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS, SURBITON. Your Ref. Our Ref. GT.LV.… | ||
| Scan211 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. seeking advice on rebuilding an engine after a breakage. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE—ELMBRIDGE 3157 TELEGRAMS—ELMBRIDGE 3157 ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Directors — G TAYLOR. L TAYLOR. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS. SURBITON. Your Ref. Our Ref. 2 Continued. May… | ||
| Scan212 | Letter to Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing connecting rod clearances, seizure issues, and design improvements. | ||
| View original record | X/775 c. to Mr. Wilson. c. to BY. Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.14/KW. 15th May, 1934. The Alta Car & Engineering Co.Ltd., Fuller's Way, Kingston Bye-Pass, Surbiton. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of May… | ||
| Scan213 | Query regarding continuous versus intermittent oil supply to the crankshaft at high speeds. | ||
| View original record | -2- He/Rm.14/KW.15.5.34. One point we should like to query is, whether the two points at which the crankshaft is fed at either end are supplied continuously or whether they receive intermittent… | ||
| Scan214 | List of personnel and their roles within the Experimental Garage. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X1775 May, 1934 EXPERIMENTAL GARAGE. H. Whyman. C. Lee. G. Ratcliffe. W. Brazier. } Testers. (Steadman). H.R. Clark. C.A. Ward. } Testers. (Leslie). G. Titley. ) Apprentice. R. Pattinson. A.B.… | ||
| Scan215 | Works August holiday closure dates and future holiday notifications. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X1775 Sg. from Wor. c. to Hs. Wor5/R.17.5.34. International Tourist Trophy Race. Sg7/E16.5.34. Respecting the Works August Holidays, we are closing from August 11th to 18th inclusive, and we… | ||
| Scan216 | Instruction to keep test cards for various units based on an attached example. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Swdl. Hs/Mths. Hs/PJH. X 1775 Hs/Rn.5/KW.19.5.34. We should like you to keep Test Cards for various units on the lines of the one attached. Will you please see that this is done. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan217 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing lubrication, bearing load limits, and further tests on R.R.56 rods. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE—ELMBRIDGE 3157 TELEGRAMS—ELMBRIDGE 3157 ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Directors— G. TAYLOR L. TAYLOR May 25th, 1934. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS, SURBITON. Your Ref. D/BP/AHH137GC. Our… | ||
| Scan218 | Letter to Bendix Limited requesting information on bi-metal thermostats, butterfly valves, and transparent materials for carburetters. | ||
| View original record | V1735 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.12/KW. 31st May, 1934. H. Clark Esq. Messrs. Bendix Limited, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Clark, I have written off to the various people in America about the Thermostat and the… | ||
| Scan219 | Letter from Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. detailing performance tests of RR 56 connecting rods in their racing cars at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE—ELMBRIDGE 3157 TELEGRAMS—ELMBRIDGE 3157 ALTA CAR & ENGINEERING CO. LTD. Directors — C. TAYLOR L. TAYLOR. May 31st, 1934. FULLER'S WAY, KINGSTON BYE-PASS, SURBITON. Your Ref. Hs/Rm.14/KW. Our… | ||
| Scan220 | Letter to Alta Car & Engineering Co. Ltd. discussing the performance of white metal under high loads. | ||
| View original record | X 1775 Exptl. Dept. 4th June, 1934. HS/Rm.3/KW. Messrs. The Alta Car & Engineering Co.Ltd., Fuller's Way, Kingston Bye-pass, Surbiton, SURREY. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of May 31st. The… | ||
| Scan221 | Letter from Bendix regarding a request for information and enclosing a brochure on thermostatic bi-metal. | ||
| View original record | 11-41. CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J.A. THOMSON A.B. WARING F.A. STANTON, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 Your ref. Hs/Rm.12/KW… | ||
| Scan222 | Letter from a gasket manufacturer offering a gasket solution for jointing experimental engines. | ||
| View original record | ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 5566 (4 Lines) CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. TELEGRAMS: "JOINPAJUS, PHONE,… | ||
| Scan223 | Comparison table of engine and environmental temperature readings for various American and British cars. | ||
| View original record | x1775 CAR REMARKS AT. TEMP. °C. ROAD SPEED M.P.H. MIXTURE TEMP. °C. BONNET AIR TEMP. °C. STUDEBAKER "Big Six" 1927 (a) heat to carburettor "ON" 13 40 62 " " 13 104 Idling at stand-still. 104 Engine… | ||
| Scan224 | Letter from Brown Brothers Ltd. requesting information on the manufacturers of a C.F.R. Engine for testing aviation petrol. | ||
| View original record | P.B.X. Telegrams: IMBROWNED, FINSQUARE, LONDON. CONTRACTORS TO:— The AIR MINISTRY Telephone BISHOPGATE 7654 (26 LINES) Telegrams IMBROWNED, BETH. LONDON. MOTOR TRADE (S.M.M.T.) TELEGRAM CODE OUR… | ||
| Scan225 | Letter to H. Clark of Bendix Limited, thanking him for a brochure. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. HS/RM.13/KW. 7th June, 1934. H. Clark, Esq., Messrs. Bendix Limited, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Clark, Thank you very much for the brochure, which will enable me to get in touch with… | ||
| Scan226 | Typed message regarding travel arrangements to the Air Ministry. | ||
| View original record | X1775 8.6.34. LAPPIN, ROLHEAD, PICCY, LONDON. COMING BY ROAD GOING STRAIGHT TO AIR MINISTRY. HIVES. | ||
| Scan227 | Outlining points for discussion for an upcoming visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Hs. from Sg. Sg9/E8.6.34 I am proposing to come to Derby one day next week, probably Thursday, and there are one or two points on which I hope you will be able to give me information, as… | ||
| Scan228 | Letter to F.W. Miller & Co. arranging a factory visit to inspect bi-metal thermostat strips. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.16/KW. 11th June, 1934. Messrs. F.W. Miller & Co., Milarna Works, Nansen Road, Sparkhill, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. Fred. Miller. Dear Sirs, We shall be in Birmingham… | ||
| Scan229 | Follow-up letter from Brown Brothers Limited enquiring about the makers of a C.F.R. Engine for measuring the anti-knock value of aviation petrol. | ||
| View original record | P.O.B. Telegrams: IMBROWNED, FINSQUARE, LONDON. CONTRACTORS TO:- THE AIR MINISTRY Telephone BISHOPSGATE 7654 (26 LINES) Telegrams IMBROWNED BETH. LONDON. MOTOR TRADE (S.M.M.T.) TELEGRAM CODE OUR… | ||
| Scan230 | Request to supply the experimental garage with a complete set of hub withdrawal tackle for Bentley 20/25 and 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Sft. from Hs/Fd. X1775 Hs/FD.7/KW.15.6.34. Will you please supply the Exptl. Garage with a complete set of hub withdrawal tackle for Bentley Chassis 20/25 " 40/50 " as supplied to the Depots.… | ||
| Scan231 | Letter from Brown Brothers Limited chasing a reply regarding a C.F.R. Engine. | ||
| View original record | P. 128 Telegrams: IMBROWNED, FINSQUARE, LONDON. CONTRACTORS TO:— THE AIR MINISTRY Telephone BISHOPSGATE 7654. (26 LINES) Telegrams IMBROWNED, BETH, LONDON. MOTOR TRADE (S.M.M.T) TELEGRAM CODE ADDRESS… | ||
| Scan232 | Letter responding to an inquiry about the manufacturer of the C.F.R. unit. | ||
| View original record | 81775. Expl. Dept. Hs.3/MJ. 18th. June, 1934. Messrs. Brown Brothers Ltd., Brown's Buildings, Great Eastern St., LONDON.E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 16th.inst. The makers of the… | ||
| Scan233 | Short internal memo regarding a change of travel plans to Derby. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs...from Bn. Ruy X1775 Bn.14/WT18.6.34. I shall be coming to Derby on Wednesday this week instead of to-morrow. Bn. | ||
| Scan234 | Proposal from The Aerograph Co. Ltd. for a demonstration on damping steel pressings to prevent drumming. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Rm (handwritten initials) BY.8/G.18.6.34. RE: DAMPING OF STEEL PRESSINGS TO PREVENT DRUMMING. ------------------------------------------------------ The Aerograph Co. Ltd. of Lower Sydenham,… | ||
| Scan235 | Floorboards that have not been sprayed with asbestos. | ||
| View original record | To By: X 1775 Hs/Rm.13/KW.21.6.34. We have one or two sets of floorboards which have not been sprayed with asbestos. I do not know whether the Aerograph Co. would send up here to do them. I think… | ||
| Scan236 | Request for sanction to use a car for private use over the weekend. | ||
| View original record | x1775 Wor. ------ BY.7/G.27.6.34. Will you please sanction me having a car for the weekend for private use. Agreed. [Signature] BY. By | ||
| Scan237 | Letter from Wilcox-Rich Corporation arranging a visit for their President to meet a contact in Derby, England. | ||
| View original record | WILCOX-RICH CORPORATION DETROIT, MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE OFFICES 9771 FRENCH ROAD DETROIT PLANTS SAGINAW, MARSHALL BATTLE CREEK June 15, 1934 Mr. W. A. Robotham, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Nightingale Road, Derby,… | ||
| Scan238 | The upcoming visit of the President of the Wilcox-Rich Corporation to London. | ||
| View original record | X 1775 To Sg. c. to Wor. Ha/Rm.7/KW.28.6.34. Mr. Robert Jardine, the Chief Engineer of the Wilcox-Rich Corporation, has written to say that the President of their Corporation will be in England from… | ||
| Scan239 | Letter to The Wilcox-Rich Corporation in Detroit offering assistance to a Mr. Miller. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.6/KW. 28th June, 1934. R. Jardine, Esq., The Wilcox-Rich Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. Dear Mr. Jardine, Thank you for your letter of June 15th. We shall be only too… | ||
| Scan240 | Letter to Mr. C.W. Miller inviting him to visit Derby. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.5/KW. 28th June, 1934. C.W. Miller, Esq., The Park Lane Hotel, LONDON. Dear Mr. Miller, We have had a letter from Mr. Robert Jardine saying you were coming to England for a visit.… | ||
| Scan241 | Requesting the initials of a Mr. Miller mentioned in a previous communication. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. Sg5/E3.7.34 Referring to Hs/Rm.7/KW.28.6.34 just a note to remind you to let me have the initials of the Mr.Miller you refer to. Sg. | ||
| Scan242 | Replying to a query to confirm Mr. Miller's initials. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg. from Hs/Rm. x 1755 Hs/Rm.2/KW.4.7.34. Replying to your Sg5/E.3.7.34, Mr. Miller's initials are C.W. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan243 | Visits to Austin and Daimler concerning cylinder boring techniques and the use of dummy heads. | ||
| View original record | Rm V1775 To Sg. and-Wer. From E. E.1/HP.2.7.34. c. Hs. Sft. By. Ws. W/SN. Visits to Austin and Daimler ------------------------- of Sft. and E. --------------- The main object of the visits was to see… | ||
| Scan244 | Report comparing cylinder finishing techniques and engine designs at competitors Austin and Daimler. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.1/HP.2.7.34. to be an improvement. The new methods had overcome a lot of complaints arising from cylinder and piston troubles. At Austin's the cylinders came off the machine with a… | ||
| Scan245 | Comparison of engine design principles, focusing on cooling, cylinder construction, and materials like aluminium. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - fact the area of metal not directly cooled was surprising but Pomeroy says it has not given any trouble, but on the contrary they had suffered from wear on the cool part of the bore, and in… | ||
| Scan246 | Short memo confirming a planned visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Rm X1775 S/W. Hs/Rm....from Bn. Bn.9/WT4.7.34. I shall be going to Derby on Tuesday next, the 10th inst, when I hope to see you. Bn. | ||
| Scan247 | Visit to Austin and Daimler to observe their cylinder fine boring processes. | ||
| View original record | X 1775 To Sft. and Worr from Sft. c. Hs. E. B. Wor. S/Ism. Sft2/BH.5.7.34. FINE BORING OF CYLINDERS. VISIT TO AUSTIN AND DAIMLER OF E. & SFT. At Austin we were received by Mr. Armitage and were taken… | ||
| Scan248 | Analysis of cylinder boring and honing methods, comparing production time and wear results. | ||
| View original record | -2- Sft2/BH.5.7.34. From a production cost point of view, I do not consider this method would show any appreciable economy. The operations which would be effected are the final reaming (now done on… | ||
| Scan249 | Note on the use of Widia tools for fine boring operations by Austin and Daimler. | ||
| View original record | -3- Sft3/BH.5.7.34. Both Austin and Daimler were using Widia Tools (not diamonds) for the fine boring operations, Sft, | ||
| Scan250 | Despatch note for a set of keys left at the works by mistake. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c. to Mt. 1775 Hs/FD.7/KW.6.7.34. Will you please despatch to-day - 1 set of Keys. To Mr. Lappin, Rolls-Royce Ltd., Conduit St., London. Mr. Lappin's own property, left at the Works by mistake.… | ||
| Scan251 | Confirming travel arrangements and requesting a car for pickup at St. Pancras station. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Rm S/W. Hs...from Bn. Bn.1/WT16.7.34. I shall be cathhing the 8.25 train from St. Pancras to-morrow, and shall be glad if you will send a car to meet me at the Station. Bn. | ||
| Scan252 | Letter from Brown Brothers Limited following up on a missing reference number from a previous communication. | ||
| View original record | P12 Telegrams: IMBROWNED, FINSQUARE, LONDON. Telephone BISHOPSGATE 7654 (26 LINES) OUR REFERENCE 64a/AF/H. ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY Brown Brothers Limited ALLIED COMPANIES THOMSON AND… | ||
| Scan253 | Letter to Messrs. Brown Brothers Ltd. regarding previous correspondence and attaching a copy of an earlier letter. | ||
| View original record | 81775. Expl. Dept. Hs.3/MJ. 19th. July, 1934. Messrs. Brown Brothers Ltd., Brown's Buildings, Great Eastern Street, LONDON.E.C.2. Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 18th.inst., ref: 64a/AF/R… | ||
| Scan254 | Thank you note for the loan of the publication 'Only Yesterday'. | ||
| View original record | x1775 To Sg. Hs/Rm.18/KW.16.7.34. Thank you for the loan of "Only Yesterday" which I am returning herewith. It is exceedingly interesting. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan255 | Facts and statistics about the state of the motor industry in the country. | ||
| View original record | Rm x1771 To H.S. [struck through] from ROY. c. to Ry [struck through] c. to Hy [struck through] c. to CPT [struck through] c. to Ms. ------------------- ROY5/MGL8.7.34 ------------------- The… | ||
| Scan256 | Typed memo arranging a conference on Body work for Wednesday 25th July. | ||
| View original record | Hs. E.P. MX. Mr. Croher. from Wor. Rm x1775 Worll/T19.7.34. LHS., C. Cx. Honeyman and Evernden are coming to Derby on Wednesday next 25th July, arriving on the 11.12 train, for a conference on Body… | ||
| Scan257 | Letter from C.W. Miller to Mr. Sidgreaves regarding travel arrangements and the use of a car. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, London, W.1. Received 16th July, 1934. Dear Mr. Sidgreaves, I have just returned from Northern England and find your letter of July 9th regarding the car. Your offer… | ||
| Scan258 | Provision of a car and driver for a Mr. Miller. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. Sgl7/E19.7.34 Re your friend, Mr.Miller, I thought you would be interested to know that I offered to place a car at his disposal one week-end or at any time convenient to him, and… | ||
| Scan259 | Typed thank you note to Mr. Miller regarding assistance rendered to Americans. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. x 1775 Hs/Rm.7/KW.20.7.34. Mr. Miller. Thank you for dealing with Mr. Miller so handsomely. I am sure that any assistance we can render to Americans over here will be reflected in the success… | ||
| Scan260 | Arranging a conference on body work, including meeting and lunch details. | ||
| View original record | [strikethrough] E. Hs. BY. EP. Mx. Mr. Hives [/strikethrough] from Wor. V1775 Wor8/T23.7.34. LHS. C. Cx. Hn. and EV. will be here on Wednesday next 25th instant for a conference on body work, they… | ||
| Scan261 | Confirming approval for the use of a firm's 'Vulture' car during the holidays. | ||
| View original record | V1775 To WOR. from E. c. Hs. E.1/HP.28.7.34. This is to confirm that you approve of me using a firm's car during the holidays. Hs. has arranged to let me have the Vulture. E. | ||
| Scan262 | Cover note for the I.A.E. Research & Standardisation Committee Report No.7167. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Rg. E. x1775 BY/Mtn23/N.30.7.34. We attach hereto for your information copy of I.A.E. Research & Standardisation Committee Report No.7167. BY/Mtn. | ||
| Scan263 | Research and standardisation committee report on a ringless piston design and its performance. | ||
| View original record | Copy. I.A.E. RESEARCH AND STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE. Research Department, No. 7167. Class 255. 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick W.4. June 1934. A Ringless Piston. ------------------ Motor Transport, June 9th.… | ||
| Scan264 | Sheared 5-B-A bolt on an oil filler cap during test bed running, with a recommendation to increase its diameter. | ||
| View original record | To E. X1775 Hs/Rn. 21/KW. 31.7.34. During recent test bed running we have sheared the small 5-B-A. bolt which holds the seal on to the oil filler cap. The washer then falls into the bottom half and… | ||
| Scan265 | Internal memorandum announcing a change of Manager at Franco-Britannic Autos Limited. | ||
| View original record | X1775 TO: Hs. D21/DL1.8.34 Please note that Captain Hallam has resigned his position as Manager of Franco-Britannic Autos Limited as and from to-day. who is... Mr.Sleator has been appointed as Manager… | ||
| Scan266 | Wage payment authorization slip from 'Hs.' to the cashier. | ||
| View original record | V1775 To Cashier. From Hs. Hs.9/MA.3.8.34. Please pay bearer his wages for week-ending 28.7.34. Hs. | ||
| Scan267 | Letter from the Society of British Aircraft Constructors Ltd. regarding a procedure to ensure unified feedback on B.S.I. specifications. | ||
| View original record | 81775. THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTORS LTD. TELEPHONE: REGENT 5641. TELEGRAMS: THESBAC, PICCY, LONDON. 1, ALBEMARLE STREET, LONDON. W.1. YOUR REF. OUR REF. 4/2/G 13th August, 1934. Dear… | ||
| Scan268 | Letter to The Society of British Aircraft Constructors Ltd. agreeing with a suggestion from their previous letter. | ||
| View original record | 81775 Hs/Wst.1/MA. 27th August, 1934. The Society of British Aircraft Constructors Ltd., 1, Albemarle Street, London, W.1. F' ' Dear Sirs, Replying to your letter of the 13th instant reference 4/2/G.… | ||
| Scan269 | Notification of the name change of Rolls-Royce of America Inc. to Springfield Manufacturing Corporation. | ||
| View original record | x 1775 TO: Hs. D1/DL5.9.34. Sg writes as follows: "We have received cable advice that Rolls-Royce of America Inc. have changed their name. The cable does not give the new name but from previous… | ||
| Scan270 | Short note from 'Bn.' confirming a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from Bn. [Handwritten signature in blue ink] [Handwritten in pencil:] X1775 Bn9/WT7.9.34. Just a note to remind you that I shall be in Derby on Monday next, the 10th inst. [Handwritten check… | ||
| Scan271 | Confirming a copy of the book 'Life of Sir Henry Royce' will be supplied by the company. | ||
| View original record | Rm V1275 From Sg. re Life of Sir Henry Royce by Sir Max Pemberton. Sg22/E7.9.34 Referring to the above which has just been published, this is just to let you know that you will be supplied with a copy… | ||
| Scan272 | Inquiry to Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. regarding the supply of a flat stainless steel mirror for optical apparatus. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. HS/Smth.19/KW. 8th September, 1934. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, SHEFFIELD. Dear Sirs, We are requiring a flat mirror, 12" x 4", in connection with… | ||
| Scan273 | The relocation of an air box from a test house to a car unit bed. | ||
| View original record | x1725 Mr. Pesket (Millwrights). Hs/Smth.7/KW.11.9.34. c. to Hs/C.T.Salt. Will you please move the air box at present standing in No. 4 Test House up to the car unit bed K.10. Hs/C.T. Salt will… | ||
| Scan274 | Letter from a steel supplier regarding a flat mirror, suggesting alternative manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | THOS FIRTH & JOHN BROWN LTD INCORPORATING THE WHOLE OF THE UNDERTAKING OF THOS FIRTH & SONS LTD AND THE STEEL BUSINESS PREVIOUSLY CARRIED ON BY JOHN BROWN & Co LTD. ATLAS & NORFOLK WORKS SHEFFIELD.1… | ||
| Scan275 | Letter to Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. thanking them for suggestions regarding a stainless steel mirror. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.5/KW. 13th September, 1934. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Atlas & Norfolk Works, Sheffield, 1. Your Ref: Stainless Sales/JVH. Dear Sirs, We beg to thank you for… | ||
| Scan276 | Letter outlining the terms for the tenancy of a property at Aston-on-Trent. | ||
| View original record | 81775. The Vine Weston Rd Aston-on-Trent Derby Sept 18th 1928 Dear Sir, With further reference to tenancy of my property at Aston-on-Trent I have gone further into the matter since my interview with… | ||
| Scan277 | Safety memo highlighting the risk of accidents from staff walking out of workshops into the path of experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Sft: Y1775 Hs/Rm.24/KW.21.9.34. The Buffing and Sand-Blasting shops both have openings which run into the passage leading to the Experimental shop. People can walk out of these openings without any… | ||
| Scan278 | Letter from a supplier regarding parts held on consignment for stocktaking purposes. | ||
| View original record | C.G. Vokes Limited. Consulting Engineers MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR AND INDUSTRIAL ACCESSORIES VOKESACESS HOUSE, 95-97 LOWER RICHMOND ROAD, PUTNEY, S.W.15. DIRECTORS: C.G. VOKES A.M.I.Mech.E. A.M.I.A.E.… | ||
| Scan279 | Travel arrangements to Paris for the Salon, including picking up car 28-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. Hs/Rm.12/KW.28.9.34. Bn. and I expect to be coming over to the Salon next week. We are picking up 28-EX on the coast at one o'clock on Thursday, and should therefore be in Paris about 7.… | ||
| Scan280 | Typed message requesting a phone call to Paris at a specific time. | ||
| View original record | X1775- 2.10.34. SLEATOR, FRANCOBRIT, PARIS. PLEASE RING ME FIVE O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON GREENWICH TIME. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan281 | Follow-up letter from C.G. Vokes Ltd regarding goods held on consignment for stocktaking purposes. | ||
| View original record | C.G.Vokes Limited Consulting Engineers MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR AND INDUSTRIAL ACCESSORIES Vokesacess House, 95-97 LOWER RICHMOND ROAD, PUTNEY, S.W.15. DIRECTORS: C.G. VOKES A.M.I.MECH.E. A.M.I.A.E.… | ||
| Scan282 | Letter to Messrs. C.G. Vokes Ltd. apologising for a delayed reply and confirming items are in good condition. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Ha/Tan. 22/KW. 8th October, 1934. Messrs. C.G. Vokes Ltd., Vokesacess House, 95-97, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, LONDON, S.W.15. Dear Sirs, We regret not having replied earlier to… | ||
| Scan283 | Letter concerning travel arrangements to London and organising a social event. | ||
| View original record | To Rm" Derby Sr/Crn3/MLG.10.10.34 Dear "Rm", I will be arriving at the Hotel Grosvenor Victoria on Sunday evening and although I do not know exactly what your movements are, please do not forget to… | ||
| Scan284 | Brief typed memo regarding the return of a book left in car 28-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Bn. PER BAG. X1775 Hs/Rn.2/KW.11.10.34. I am returning to you by the Bag the book which you left in 28-EX. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan285 | Typed letter arranging a meeting at the Berkeley Hotel and the Bentley Stand. | ||
| View original record | X1775 W/P - Sr. Hs/Rm.17/KW.12.10.34. Dear Sr., Thank you for your note of the 10th! I shall be at the Berkeley Hotel, Piccadilly, on Monday night, arriving at about 8. If you do not happen to be… | ||
| Scan286 | Request to obtain 1 cwt. of caustic soda for private use. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. x 775 Hs/Rm.1/KW.15.10.34. I wish to obtain 1 cwt. of caustic soda for my private use. If this cannot be supplied from stock, will you please order it for me ? Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan287 | Receipt for a payment of twelve shillings from Mr W.A. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | x1775 RECEIVED BY ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, Nº A 21493 DERBY, Oct 18 1933 from Mr W.A. Robotham the sum of Twelve Shillings and St. Pounds Pence £ 12/- for and on behalf of ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. [Signature]… | ||
| Scan288 | Statement of account addressed to Mr. W. A. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR, DERBY." STATEMENT ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD., DERBY TELEPHONES: DERBY 1320 (6 Lines) Date 17 OCT 1934 MR. W. A. ROBOTHAM. TERMS: NETT CASH KALAMAZOO 050671/10x10 DATE DESCRIPTION DEBIT… | ||
| Scan289 | Adjusting the time for an appointment to test drive various cars, with a handwritten list of vehicles. | ||
| View original record | Rm x173/5 To Hs. from Sg. re Trying Various Cars. Sg5/E18.10.34 " This is just to confirm the appointment made for Tuesday the 30th. It would suit me better if we met at 11.30 instead of 11 as it will… | ||
| Scan290 | Short internal memo confirming a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | x 1775 Rm S/W. Hs/Rm...from Bn. Bn.1/WT23.10.34. I shall be in Derby on Thursday next. the 25th, and hope to see you. Bn. | ||
| Scan291 | Letter to Railton Esq. confirming an appointment at Thomson & Taylor's. | ||
| View original record | 1775 Exptl. Dept. 25th October, 1934. Hs/Rn. 26/KW. - Railton Esq., Messrs. Thomson & Taylor, Brooklands Track, Weybridge, Surrey. Dear Railton, Confirming our telephone conversation of this morning,… | ||
| Scan292 | Notifying of the relocation of the Coachwork Design Section and requesting to be kept informed of relevant matters. | ||
| View original record | X1725 TO - Sec. D.D., London. H.S. S.T. Rm Ev4/OD. 25.10.34. Re: COACHWORK DESIGN SECTION. The Coachwork Design Section (Ev's Dept.) has now been moved to Lillie Hall, Seagrave Road, Fulham, S.W.6.… | ||
| Scan293 | Letter from The Packless Gland Co. Ltd. enclosing emery paper for surfacing carbon rings. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Telephone: SUNBURY 456 (4 LINES) Codes: BENTLEY'S, WESTERN UNION. Telegrams & Cables: PACKLESS, SUNBURY COMMON. THE PACKLESS GLAND CO, LTD. MAKERS OF THERMOFLEX Bellows and Shaft Seals.… | ||
| Scan294 | The disappointment with the design of the 'Kneeling Lady Mascot' by Mr. Sykes and plans for its improvement. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X,1775 Rm To Ser....from Ev. C. to Wor. LUS. Gr Ox Hs. Evl/GO.5.11.34. Re : R.R. KNEELING LADY MASCOT. We have noticed quite a number of these Mascots fitted to R.R.cars and are rather… | ||
| Scan295 | Modification to the Kneeling Lady mascot. | ||
| View original record | x1775 HS To Ev. FROM Sg Copy to Worg.LBC. Haldex.E.Hs. Re RR. Kneeling Lady Mascot. Sg13/E6.11.34 Referring to Ev1/GC.5.11.34, as C. really deals with Mr.Sykes in regard to this modification to the… | ||
| Scan296 | Copy of an article from 'Automotive Industries' discussing constants for air orifices and Fliegner's formula. | ||
| View original record | x/775 COPY - FROM "AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES" JULY 19, 1930. 6.11.34. CONSTANTS FOR AIR ORIFICES CHECKED. Drop in pressure of air on flowing through circular orifice with rounded approach is used to… | ||
| Scan297 | List of five conclusions from an investigation into air discharge through orifices using Fliegner's formula. | ||
| View original record | -2- The following conclusions were arrived at :- First - The weight of air discharged through orifices with rounded approach agrees very well with that calculated by the use of Fliegner's formula for… | ||
| Scan298 | Blueprint of an orifice and a graph of coefficients for Fliegner's formula based on orifice size and pressure drops. | ||
| View original record | DERBY. RADIUS = D QMD FORM OF ORIFICE USED IN THE INVESTIGATION. COEFFICIENT PRESSURE IN INCHES OF WATER CORRECTED TO 29.921 IN. MERCURY AND 60 DEG. F. 1" ORIFICE 1/2" ORIFICE 1/4" ORIFICE 3/8"… | ||
| Scan299 | Instruction to Millwrights to move an air tank from K.10 Test House. | ||
| View original record | L1775 MR. Peskett - Millwrights. Hs/Smth.25/KW.12.11.34. Will you please arrange to have the air tank moved out of K.10 Test House. Hs/C.T.Salt will instruct where it should be placed. Hs/F.Ll.Smith. | ||
| Scan300 | Letter to Messrs. J. Cochrane & Co. requesting details and prices for a 'Stroborama' Stroboscope. | ||
| View original record | x/775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Smth.22/KW. 14th November, 1934. Messrs. J. Cochrane & Co., 101, Leadenhall Street, LONDON. Dear Sirs, We should be glad if you will forward to us details and prices of the… | ||
| Scan301 | Requesting the dispatch of one set of trade number plates to Mr. Evans at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | x1775 G/MT. From Hs/FD. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.14/MA.14.11.34. Will you please despatch 1 set of trade number plates to Mr.Evans Lillie Hall, these are their property on loan. Hs/FD. | ||
| Scan302 | Letter from James Cochrane & Company acknowledging a request for details and prices of Stroborama research equipment. | ||
| View original record | X1775 LL.SMITH CONTRACTORS TO HOME AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS, TRAMWAYS, MINES, MUNICIPAL UNDERTAKINGS, ETC. JAMES COCHRANE & COMPANY, (J. COCHRANE) 101, LEADENHALL STREET, TELEPHONE: AVENUE 3043. LONDON,… | ||
| Scan303 | Parking arrangements for an Experimental Dinner. | ||
| View original record | Mr W.A. Robotham. X/775 16th. November, 1934. EXPERIMENTAL DINNER (SAT. NOVEMBER 17TH.) Arrangements have been made to provide facilities for the parking of cars to-morrow Evening in the Market Place… | ||
| Scan304 | Letter from James Cochrane & Company to the Experimental Department providing quotations for 'Stroborama' equipment. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO HOME AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS, TRAMWAYS, MINES, MUNICIPAL UNDERTAKINGS, ETC. JAMES COCHRANE & COMPANY, (J. COCHRANE) 101, LEADENHALL STREET, TELEPHONE: AVENUE 3043. TELEGRAMS & CABLES:… | ||
| Scan305 | Quotation for Stroborama equipment, synchronisers, and photographic arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 101 Leadenhall Street. London. 21-11-34. Quotation - STROBORAMA EQUIPMENT (Type "A"). Item 1 Type "A" STROBORAMA LIGHTER: (generator and projector). The type "A" lighter works on 110 or 220 volts… | ||
| Scan306 | Quotation for 'STROBORAMA' equipment, including lighters, synchronisers, and photographic arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 101 Leadenhall Street. London.21-11-34. Quotation - "STROBORAMA" EQUIPMENT Item 1. The Type "B" STROBORAMA LIGHTER. (Generator and Projector) The type "B" lighter works on 110 or 220 volts alternating… | ||
| Scan307 | Note on the Stroboscopic Method and the application of the 'Stroborama' device for analysing rapid movements. | ||
| View original record | THE STROBORAMA The latest invention for the immobilisation of movements of different kinds, i. e. of machine parts, fluids gases, etc. and for the examination of such movements. No. 1. STROBORAMA A;… | ||
| Scan308 | Letter to James Cochrane & Company declining to purchase a 'Stroborama' due to the high price. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. 23rd November, 1934. Hs/Smth.4/KW. Messrs. James Cochrane & Company, 101, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, E.C.3. Your Ref: STR/1016. Dear Sirs, We are obliged for your letter of the 21st… | ||
| Scan309 | Authorising H. Whymann to sign pass-outs for experimental cars in the absence of F. Dodd. | ||
| View original record | +1775 Sergeant Cobb. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.9/MA.22.11.34. EXPERIMENTAL CARS. Will you please note that we have given H.Whymann the authority to sign pass-outs for experimental cars in the absence of… | ||
| Scan310 | Instructing staff in the Experimental Garage to log all jobs in the provided log books. | ||
| View original record | x 1775 1.12.34. TO ALL TESTERS & ASSISTANTS IN THE EXPTL. GARAGE. ---------------------------------------------- NOTE In future ALL jobs done on any cars in the garage, however small, MUST be entered… | ||
| Scan311 | List of promised completion dates for several outstanding engineering jobs. | ||
| View original record | x1775 To Hs/Gry. Hs/Rm.15/KW.5.12.34. Here are RHC's promises for some of the outstanding jobs :- (1) Fabric Coupling & new Clutch - instructions just received. (2) 25° obliquity gears - will be… | ||
| Scan312 | Providing a status update on a list of jobs. | ||
| View original record | Rny We give below position of jobs you were enquiring about- 1) Fabric Coupling & New Clutch. Insts just Rec 2) 25° Obliquity Gears. will be complete Thur 3) Altered Linkage. Fin Wed Night 4) New… | ||
| Scan313 | Providing a status update on variable rating suspension and chassis bursting tests. | ||
| View original record | Variable Rating (6) Suspension will be ready Dec 16th (7) Bursting Test for Chassis including Brake Gear cannot give date at moment but will push along completion HAC | ||
| Scan314 | Notice regarding the authorization required for cars leaving the Experimental Department Garage. | ||
| View original record | X1775 PLEASE NOTE In future NO cars must leave the Experimental Dept. Garage on Transport work of any description unless the person instructing same has a note signed by Hs., Rm., FD., or G.H.Whyman. | ||
| Scan315 | Letter from B. Hallan to Ernest providing a new address and a personal update. | ||
| View original record | Note address please Tel Western 5341 X1775 91 St Mary Abbots Court. Warwick Gardens Kensington W14 Dec 11th 1934. Dear Ernest, After many ups & downs we are settled here. and hope you will pay us a… | ||
| Scan316 | Inviting the recipient to lunch on Thursday the 20th instant. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs. BY Hy. Rg. from Wor. X/775 Worl/T17.12.34. Sg. will be here on Thursday next 20th instant, and I shall be pleased if you will join us at lunch in my old office on the bottom corridor at one… | ||
| Scan317 | Thank you letter for a Christmas present sent to Mr. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.22/KW. 21st December, 1934. Mr. Ward, Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Thank you and the other Park Ward Directors very… | ||
| Scan318 | Letter to coachbuilder F.L. Manning of Barker & Co. to arrange a works visit for his friends and mentioning the supply of Bentleys. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.10/KW. 8th January, 1935. F.L. Manning, Esq., Messrs. Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., 66, South Audley Street, LONDON, W.1. Dear Manning, Many thanks for your letter.… | ||
| Scan319 | Request for suggestions for the I.A.E. Research Department's 1935-6 programme, with handwritten research notes. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. E. BY/Mtn25/N.8.1.35. Re: I.A.E. Research Department. We attach hereto copy of letter received from the above relating to the Programme of Research for 1935-6, and if you will let us have any… | ||
| Scan320 | Letter from The Institution of Automobile Engineers inviting suggestions for the 1935-36 research programme. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM: THE INSTITUTION OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS. 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, London W.4. 7th.January 1935. R.W.Harvey-Bailey Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Sir, Programme of… | ||
| Scan321 | Attaching a letter from J.M. Lessells of Lessells and Karelitz for review and opinion. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Wor. Worl/T12.1.35. I attach, for your information, letter received from J.M. Lessells, of Lessells and Karelitz. Will you please let me have your, opinion of it? Wor. letter attd | ||
| Scan322 | Recommending against using third-party representatives in America in favour of direct, first-hand information gathering. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Wor. from Hs. Hs.21/KW.16.1.35. Replying to Wor.1/T.12.1.35. In the case of people who do not consistently send representatives to America as we do, this might undoubtedly be a very useful… | ||
| Scan323 | Requesting the loan of four 1-pint mugs from the Experimental Test House. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Mr.Keightly. Hs/CTS.2/MA.16.1.35. EXPERIMENTAL TEST HOUSE. K.10. Will you please loan four 1 pint mugs as arranged this morning, and oblige. Hs/CTS. | ||
| Scan324 | To the I.A.E. Research Department regarding areas of interest for research into petrol engine mechanical efficiency. | ||
| View original record | 21775 To By. Hs/Rm6/KW. 21.1.35. I.A.E. Research Department. Replying to By/Mtn.25/N. 8.1.35, we consider that research work on the mechanical efficiency of the petrol engine would be of considerable… | ||
| Scan325 | Enquiry from an automobile agent about a rumoured new large-cylinder model, its configuration, price, and delivery date. | ||
| View original record | CLEVERLYS LIMITED Automobile Engineers & Agents 12 BERKELEY STREET W1 CLOSE TO GREEN PARK STATION PICCADILLY LONDON DIRECTORS: WALTER LAFFAN E. G. CLEVERLY (MANAGING DIRECTOR) D. R. CALLOWAY TELEPHONE… | ||
| Scan326 | Confirming receipt of R.A.E. Report No. E.3438, regarding the Cordite Operation of an Engine Starter. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs. Lr. Rg. 81778 BY/Mtn12/N.31.1.35. Re: R.A.E.Report No.E.3438. Kindly note we have received copy of the above report, relating to Cordite Operation of an Engine Starter, and this is being filed… | ||
| Scan327 | Letter to Cleverleys Limited regarding a misinformed customer and assistance with Supercharger parts for the Graham. | ||
| View original record | + 1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.4/KW. 2nd February, 1935. Messrs. Cleverleys Limited, 12, Berkeley Street, London, W.1. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 30th January. We regret to say that… | ||
| Scan328 | Short note confirming a visit from Mr. Fairey on Wednesday 13th February. | ||
| View original record | Hs. F.R.DV. Hy. Rg. from Wor. 41775 Wor6/T1.2.35. Just a note to confirm that Mr. Fairey is visiting us on Wednesday 13th February. Kindly keep this date free so that you may show him round. Wor. | ||
| Scan329 | The correct procedure for creating shop drawings for non-standard experimental pieces. | ||
| View original record | K1775 To Hs. from RHC. C. Hs/Rm. Hs/Gry. C. Hs/Lec. Hs/Eb. C. Hs/Wym. Hs/Stm. C. Hs/CFS. RHC.4/MS4.2.35. RE: SHOP DRAWINGS We wish to draw your attention to the practice of adding pencil notes and… | ||
| Scan330 | Letter requesting an interview to discuss an invention for converting petrol engines to use heavy oil. | ||
| View original record | VICtoria 4030 171, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1 22nd February 1935. F. Grylls Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., E.X. Department, DERBY. Dear Sir, Mr. F. L. Manning of Messrs. Barker & Co. South Audley… | ||
| Scan331 | Letter to F.L. Manning of Barker & Co. regarding an unsolicited invention from a mutual acquaintance. | ||
| View original record | 41775 Exptl: Dept. Hs/Gry.17/KW. 25th February, 1935. F.L. Manning, Esq., Messrs. Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., 66, South Audley Street, London, W.1. Dear Manning, I have had a letter from a… | ||
| Scan332 | Letter from Bendix Limited asking for the address of a Mr. Southern or Suthern. | ||
| View original record | CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX LIMITED DIRECTORS: J.A.THOMSON A.B.WARING F.A.STANTON, U.S.A. TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ACOCKS GREEN 1601-2-3-4 [STAMP: BENDIX FOR SAFETY 4… | ||
| Scan333 | Letter to Mr. Clark of Bendix Limited regarding the location of Mr. Southern of the Worthington Pump Company. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rn.7/KW. 28th February, 1935, H. Clark Esq., Messrs. Bendix Limited, Tyseley, Birmingham. Dear Mr. Clark, Replying to your letter of February 27th. Southern is now Managing… | ||
| Scan334 | Letter from the Experimental Department to J. Williams, Esq., discussing the submission of drawings for a scheme. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. HE/Gry.10/KW. 28th February, 1935. J. Williams, Esq., 171, Victoria St., London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, I apologise for not answering your letter of the 22nd inst. before, but have been… | ||
| Scan335 | Letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix Limited to W.A. Robotham, acknowledging receipt of a letter. | ||
| View original record | [Letterhead: BENDIX LIMITED] CABLES & TELEGRAMS: BENDIXCORP, BIRMINGHAM BENDIX L I M I T E D TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM DIRECTORS: J.A. THOMSON A.B. WARING F.A. STANTON. U.S.A. [Handwritten]: X1775… | ||
| Scan336 | Notice about the receipt of an Aeronautical Research Committee report on wind tunnel experiments. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Lg. X1) )S. BY/Mtn17/N.1.3.35 Re: Aeronautical Research Committee. ----------------------------------- Kindly note we have received copy of A.R.C. Report No.T.2628 - The Reaction on a Wing whose… | ||
| Scan337 | Procedures for company representatives at Air Stations and compliance with Air Ministry regulations. | ||
| View original record | X1775 B/W. To EP from Ip Copy to wor. " " Hs. " " Blv. Lp.5/IAM.2.3.35. Re: REPRESENTATIVES AT AIR STATIONS. (EP/Thn.1/WH.22.2.35.). With reference to the above, we think that with the exercise of a… | ||
| Scan338 | Letter from an inventor proposing a personal meeting to explain an invention, rather than submitting drawings. | ||
| View original record | VICToria 4030 171, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1 5th March, 1935. F. Grylls, Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., E.X. Department, DERBY. Dear Sir, I beg to thank you for your letter of the 29th ult. With… | ||
| Scan339 | Holding letter to J. Williams Esq. advising that Mr. Grylls is away with influenza. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.14/KW. 6th March, 1935. J. Williams Esq., 171, Victoria St., London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, With regard to your letter of the 5th inst., Mr. Grylls is at the moment away from the Works… | ||
| Scan340 | Listing aeronautical research reports received from the S.B.A.C. | ||
| View original record | S/W. K/7/5 To Rc from Db/RWC. Copy to Mr [illegible signature] Hs. Db/RWC.6/PH.23.3.35. Aeronautical Research Committee. We have received from the S.B.A.C. a copy of each of the undermentioned… | ||
| Scan341 | From Sg. to Hs. requesting confirmation on the special purpose use of Shardlow Garage. | ||
| View original record | 81775 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. re Shardlow Garage. Sg26/E25.3.35 I should be glad if you would confirm that this place is being made use of for the special purpose for which we took it on. Sg. | ||
| Scan342 | Operational status of Shardlow Garage and the testing of vehicles. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. ɣ Hs.1/MJ.26.3.35. SHARDLOW GARAGE. Replying to Sg. 26/E.25.3.35. This garage is now operating. The second Spectre car is there and also other cars are tested from there… | ||
| Scan343 | Declaration made to British Customs under the 1932 Import Duties Act regarding the use of foreign parts in aero engines. | ||
| View original record | Y1775. G.D. [Struck through] Hs. Sft. [Struck through] Wdr. D/BP34/OG28-3-35 Re: R.R. Aero Engines. ------------------- A declaration was made to the British Customs in 1932 under the Import Duties… | ||
| Scan344 | Short letter to W.W. White thanking him for a notebook and mentioning an upcoming trip. | ||
| View original record | X1775 Exptl. Dept. HS/Rn.10/KW. 30th March,1935. W.W. White, Esq., 52, Champs Elysees, Paris, France. Dear Mr. White, Many thanks for the notebook. I expect to be in France within the next few weeks… | ||
| Scan345 | Cover note regarding a list of abstracts from the I.A.E. Research & Standardisation Committee. | ||
| View original record | x1775 Rg. E. Da. Hs. Lr. Hl. Noted [Signature] R Wyman X should interest you Ram BY/Mtnl/N.2.4.35 I.A.E. Research & Standardisation Committee. We attach hereto a list of abstracts that have been… | ||
| Scan346 | Index of abstracts from the I.A.E. Research and Standardisation Committee for February 1935. | ||
| View original record | I.A.E. RESEARCH AND STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE. Research Department, 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, W.4. INDEX OF ABSTRACTS FOR FEBRUARY 1935. ================================== Subject. Title. Abstract No.… | ||
| Scan347 | Index page of technical abstracts, categorized by subject with corresponding titles and abstract numbers. | ||
| View original record | -2- Subject. Title. Abstract No. Production. Operations on Norris Change-Speed Gears. 7410 Special Ford Machining Fixtures. 7414 Diamond Turning of Pistons and Single Point Boring of Cylinders. 7425… | ||
| Scan348 | Request to sanction the use of a car for private use during the Easter holidays, with a conditional approval note. | ||
| View original record | Rm Wor. X1775 BY.9/G.4.4.35. Will you please sanction my having a car for private use during the Easter holidays. Agreed if the car can be usefully run. /Hh BY. By | ||
| Scan349 | The availability of an I.A.E. report concerning heat transfer from brake drums to wheel rims on commercial vehicles. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs. Da. Rm X1775 BY/Mtn.8/J.6.4.35. I.A.E. REPORTS. 84008 Kindly note we have received a copy of an I.A.E. Report on "Heat Transfer from Brake Drums to Wheel Rims on Commercial Vehicles", and this… | ||
| Scan350 | Request for sanction to use a car for private use during the weekend, with approval. | ||
| View original record | Wor. ------- x1775 BY.11/G.10.4.35. Will you please sanction my having a car for private use during the weekend. Agreed. [Signature] BY. [Signature] DH254 possible _______ | ||
| Scan351 | Listing available R.A.E. reports on various metallurgical topics. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Hl. Lp. X177S BY/Mtn.1/G.13.4.35. R.A.E. REPORTS. ---------------- Kindly note the following R.A.E. reports have been received, and are available in BY's Office :- M.2269B - New Pickling or… | ||
| Scan352 | Requesting a voltage regulator be fitted to the K.10 Test Bed for a B-14 shunt dynamo. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 1775 Hs/Smth.2/KW.18.4.35. K.10 Test Bed. B-14, which is now on the test bed, has a shunt dynamo. The bed is not equipped for a machine of this type and we should like you to fit the… | ||
| Scan353 | Telegram received by telephone concerning a request from Sir M. Campbell to assist with an engine removal at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. RECEIVED Time Received: 9.24 Date: 23.4.35 To: Mr. Hives, Exp Dept. Rolls Royce Derby By: J.W from: Esher Main message: Sir M. Campbell requests me… | ||
| Scan354 | Confirmation of a telegram sent to Porper at Brooklands Track regarding staying over. | ||
| View original record | Telegrams: "ROYCAR, DERBY." To District: Dawson CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM SENT TO YOU THIS DAY BY ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY TO: Porper care Thomson & Taylor Brooklands Track. Byfleet… | ||
| Scan355 | Doctor's note certifying a patient is unfit for work. | ||
| View original record | Hours of Consultation Morning, 9.0–10, Evening, 6.30–7.30 Saturday excepted. FIVEWAYS, HOPE ROAD, SHANKLIN, I.W. Tel. 77 SHANKLIN. 23. 4. 36. This is to certify that Mr A. Martindale is a patient… | ||
| Scan356 | Letter from an individual explaining their absence due to tonsillitis. | ||
| View original record | X1875 UPPER BEVERLEY, SHANKLIN, I. W. 23.4.35. Dear Rm, I developed tonsillitis last Sunday and am still in bed. Enclosed is a chit from the Doctor. I doubt if I shall be able to return to | ||
| Scan357 | From an employee requesting an extra week of holiday for a tonsil removal procedure. | ||
| View original record | work for a week. The Doctor tells me I shall have to have the tonsils removed in a month or two - perhaps you would give me an extra week before the Summer holiday to enable me to have this done.… | ||
| Scan358 | Notification regarding the receipt of Specification No. A.39/34 for an Army Co-operation Aircraft. | ||
| View original record | E. Rg. Hs. Lr. V 1204 BY/Mtnl1/ML.18.4.35. SPECIFICATION NO.A.39/34. ARMY CO-OPERATION AIRCRAFT. Kindly note, we have received a copy of the above and this is available in BY's. office. BY/Mtn. | ||
| Scan359 | List of received Aeronautical Research Committee (A.R.C.) reports available for reference. | ||
| View original record | N1204. E. Hs. Lr. BY/Mtnl3/N.29.4.35. Kindly note the following A.R.C. reports have been received, and are available in BY's Office :- No.187. Progress Report on Spinning Research on Aeroplane Bodies… | ||
| Scan360 | Availability of I.A.E. abstracts from the Research & Standardisation Committee. | ||
| View original record | E. Rg. Hs. Lr. Hl. Sft. ---------- X 1775 BY/Mtn10/N.29.4.35. ---------- Kindly note the attached I.A.E. abstracts have been received from the Research & Standardisation Committee, and are available… | ||
| Scan361 | Index of abstracts from March 1935, organised by subject and title. | ||
| View original record | I.A.E. RESEARCH AND STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE. Research Department, 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, W.4. INDEX OF ABSTRACTS FOR MARCH, 1935. Subject. Title. Abstract. No. ALUMINIUM. Aluminium Alloys. 7450.… | ||
| Scan362 | The new location of an enthusiast, John Fothergill. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Wor. Copy to Hs. Rm. E. Bn. Blh. Lo. X1775 It might interest you to know that John Fothergill, late of the Spread Eagle, Thame, and the Royal Ascot Hotel, is now at :- The Three Swans, Market… | ||
| Scan363 | From Sg. to Hs. regarding the return of letters handed to Sir Malcolm Campbell. | ||
| View original record | X1204 To Hs. from Sg. Sir Malcolm Campbell. Sg7/E2.5.35 Just a note to remind you to let me have back the letters I handed you on Tuesday, with information as to what you have done. Sg. | ||
| Scan364 | The examination of Nettlefold's Rivet Bushes. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To E. from RHC. c. BY. RHC.2/ETM10.5.35. Re: Nettlefold's Rivet Bushes. We are sending herewith for your examination three of the above bushes rivetted in 18 s.w.g. plates, as per instructions… | ||
| Scan365 | Attaching a test report on Nettlefold's Rivet Bushes and confirming their extensive use. | ||
| View original record | X1775 To Sg. and Wor. c. Hs.By. RHC.LA.JLE. F/EV. re Nettlefold's Rivet Bushes. Further to our memo E.3/HP.11.4.35, I am attaching herewith report by RHC. on the tests he has now made with the above.… | ||
| Scan366 | Enquiry to Zeiss Ikon Ltd. about purchasing and testing a Movikon 16 mm cinema camera. | ||
| View original record | x177 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Les.16/KW. 16th May, 1935. Messrs. Zeiss Ikon Ltd., 24, Mortimer House, Mortimer St., London, W.1. Dear Sirs, We are contemplating purchasing a cinema camera for examining various… | ||
| Scan367 | Notification from the I.A.E. Research and Standardisation Committee regarding abstracts received for April 1935. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs. Lr. Hl. x1775 BY/Mtn5/N.20.5.35. I.A.E. RESEARCH AND STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE. Kindly note the following abstracts for April 1935 have been received, and are available in BY's Office. BY/Mtn. | ||
| Scan368 | Index of abstracts for April 1935 from the I.A.E. Research & Standardisation Committee. | ||
| View original record | I.A.E. RESEARCH & STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE. Research Department, 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, W.4. INDEX OF ABSTRACTS FOR APRIL, 1935. Subject. Title. Abstract No. ALUMINIUM ALLOYS. The Fatigue Strength… | ||
| Scan369 | Index page listing subjects, titles and abstract numbers for various reports. | ||
| View original record | -2- Subject Title Abstract No. SURFACE TEMPERATURES. Method of Measuring the Surface Temperature of Rotating Cylindrical Bodies. 7493. TRACTIVE RESISTANCE. Tractive Resistance as Related to Roadway… | ||
| Scan370 | Agreeing to the use of a car for the Whitsuntide Holidays. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Wor. X1204 Worl/T1.6.35. BY1/G31.5.35. I agree to you having a car for the Whitsuntide Holidays, providing Hs. has a car which can be usefully run. Wor. | ||
| Scan371 | Arrangements for an Experimental Car for Whitsuntide. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Sft. Rm X1204 Sft/BH.4.6.35. Re Car for Whitsuntide. I have seen Wor. with regard to an Experimental Car for Whitsuntide, and he is agreeable that you make the necessary arrangements. Sft. | ||
| Scan372 | Announcing that Mr. Bentley has left the company to join the Lagonda Company. | ||
| View original record | X1204 TO: Hs. D1/DL24.6.35. Please note that Mr.Bentley discontinued his services with the Company on Saturday, the 22nd inst. He is joining the Lagonda Company. D. | ||
| Scan373 | Noting the receipt and availability of two I.A.E. reports concerning brake squeaks and mixture distribution. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs Hs/wd. X1204 BY/Mtn28/N.26.6.35. Kindly note the following I.A.E. Reports have been received, and are available in BY's Office :- No.8500B - Brake Squeaks. " 8450B - Mixture Distribution.… | ||
| Scan374 | Outlining safety regulations for Test Houses regarding the handling of petrol and fire hazards. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Mths. Hs/Swdl. Hs/CTS. -X 1204- HS/Rm.4/KW.27.6.35. The following are the latest regulations for Test Houses, which must be adhered to :- "It is Wor's definite instructions that there must be no… | ||
| Scan375 | From the I.A.E. Research & Standardisation Committee announcing a list of available abstracts. | ||
| View original record | Rg. S. Da. Hs. Lr. Hr. X1204 BY/Mtn20/N.5.7.35. I.A.E. RESEARCH & STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE. We attach hereto a list of abstracts that have been received from the above, and are available in EY's… | ||
| Scan376 | Index of abstracts for May 1935, organised by subject. | ||
| View original record | I.A.E. RESEARCH AND STANDARDISATION COMMITTEE. Research Department, 5, Bolton Road, Chiswick, W.4. INDEX OF ABSTRACTS FOR MAY, 1935. Subject. Title. Abstract No. ALUMINIUM ALLOYS. Heat Conductivity of… | ||
| Scan377 | Index of technical abstracts, categorized by subject matter with titles, sources, and reference numbers. | ||
| View original record | 2. Subject. Title. Abstract No. FUELS. Antiknock Effect of Tetra-Ethyl-Lead. Ind. & Eng.Chem. May, 1935. 7509. Advantages of Volatile Motor Fuels. Oil & Gas.J. May 9, 1935. 7510. GEARS. The Accuracy… | ||
| Scan378 | Approving the use of a car for one week's holiday. | ||
| View original record | BY. from Wor. Y1204 Wor4/T10.7.35. BY9/G9.7.35. I agree to you having a car from 20th to 27th July, which is one week of your holidays, providing Hs. has one which can be usefully run. Wor. | ||
| Scan379 | Typed request for the use of an experimental car for a week and a subsequent two-week holiday period, with a handwritten approval. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from Hy. [Handwritten] X1204 Hy1/T11.7.35. May I have the use of an Experimental Car for the week commencing July 20th, providing Hs. has one which requires running? I should also like the same… | ||
| Scan380 | Letter discussing component specifications, materials and potential issues. | ||
| View original record | Grand Hotel S d ' o X1204 Dear Ann ? hope you are having as much sun as we are here. It's almost too hot to breathe. I've written to BWH about his car and await a reply. Possibly he has blown up. How… | ||
| Scan381 | Letter regarding a meeting in London. | ||
| View original record | at 2200 ish which is surtitious Joan who for excellent reasons is here also, sends her thanks for your letter & hopes you will be with me on Tuesday 6th to do some Robbins in London & incidentally… | ||
| Scan382 | Letter to Mr. Grylls discussing the progress on the Spectre and Bentley 1 cars, including issues with a clutch and aluminium parts. | ||
| View original record | γ Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.5/MJ. 29th. July, 1935. Mr. H. Grylls, Grand Hotel, Sables d'Olonne, Vendee, FRANCE. Dear Grylls, Thank you for your note. I hope you will come back full of energy on Wednesday as… | ||
| Scan383 | Photo enlargements from Leica strips for publication in a bulletin. | ||
| View original record | X1204 S/W. Rm...from Bkl. Bkl.8/1.8.35. I am sending you some enlargements from your Leica strips, and on the backs of most of them have put a cross. Would you be good enough to just write on the back… | ||
| Scan384 | Letter to The Royal Automobile Club requesting to obtain a large scale road map of Europe. | ||
| View original record | X1704 Exptl: Dept: Hs/Rm.12/KW. 8th August, 1935. The Secretary, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Dear Sir, We are anxious to obtain a large scale road map of Europe for our… | ||
| Scan385 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding the supply of a map of Central Europe. | ||
| View original record | The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference T AG. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL 2345 (26… | ||
| Scan386 | Letter to The Royal Automobile Club requesting a map of Central Europe. | ||
| View original record | X1204 7 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.5/KW. 16th August, 1935. The Secretary, The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter dated the 12th inst., will you please supply… | ||
| Scan387 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club confirming they will supply a map of Central Europe. | ||
| View original record | X1204? The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference T MN (JC). Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, LONDON. Telephone: WHITEHALL… | ||
| Scan388 | Request for sanction to use a car for private use over a weekend. | ||
| View original record | Wor. -------- X1204 BY.9/G.19.9.35. Will you please sanction my having a car for the weekend for private use. agreed An BY. By [Stamp: RECEIVED 20 SEP 1935] | ||
| Scan389 | Letter listing various loaned documents including charts, blue prints, reports and photographs. | ||
| View original record | X1704 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KW. 3rd October, 1935. - Meredith Esq., Research Department, Royal Aircraft Establishment, South Farnborough, Hants. Dear Sir, You will doubtless recall that in May last we… | ||
| Scan390 | Letter requesting the return of papers held by a department for four months. | ||
| View original record | -2- HS/Rm.7/KW.3.10.35. As these papers have now been in your hands for four months and are now required in this Department, we shall be glad if you will kindly return them to us as soon as possible.… | ||
| Scan391 | Request to supply the Experimental Department with various weights for use at Shardlow. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Peskett. X 1204 Hs/AFM.7/KW.5.10.35. Weights for use at Shardlow. Will you please supply the Experimental Dept. with the following weights :- 4. No. 50 lbs. weights about 16" dia. 8. " 10 " " "… | ||
| Scan392 | The overuse of 'urgent' on blueprint requisitions and the new process to handle them. | ||
| View original record | Distribution List Left: B. Hs. RHC. Lr. Ws. Wa/TB. Wa/Mr.Cockshot. Ws/Mr Ashby Ws/Mr Wakefield E. Dept. F. Dept. G. Dept. D. Dept. A. Dept. Special Section. Order Office. ElJ/JV. Miss Bradford.… | ||
| Scan393 | Recent Lucas electrical equipment developments, including a high-speed ignition coil, armature construction, and an electric starter switch. | ||
| View original record | R [handwritten] GRY [handwritten] X1204 [handwritten] Sg. and Wor. [struck through] E.2/HP.24.10.35. c. Hs, Ey, He/Hst. [struck through] Ey/RD [struck through] re Electrical Equipment. During a brief… | ||
| Scan394 | New ignition contact breaker developed by Lucas, including a diagram and material analysis. | ||
| View original record | (2) that this should be able to carry a heavy current without suffering from local fusing, but Oliver Lucas assured me that these switches are tested up to a stalling current of 400 amps, and the… | ||
| Scan395 | Ignition systems, governors, and horn mechanisms, comparing competitor designs. | ||
| View original record | (3) spring carried the ignition current without losing temper, some loss of maximum revs was at first experienced due to this cause. The moving contact point is carried by a leaf spring with a second… | ||
| Scan396 | Changing the numbering system for chassis tracings to 'Ra' and standardizing paper size. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Hs/RM.S/KW.28.10.35. Will the Chassis Technical Staff please note that all future chassis tracings should be given "Ra" instead of "He" numbers, commencing to-day with number Ra.1. This is in… | ||
| Scan397 | Instructions and inventory list for the storekeeper at Shardlow. | ||
| View original record | V1204 Hs/AFM.17/KW.29.10.35. Storekeeper at Shardlow. You are expected to keep in order the various machines and equipment. See that they are greased or oiled regularly. They are :- 1 No. Drilling… | ||
| Scan398 | List of samples and failures of various pistons kept in garage stores. | ||
| View original record | 41204 Samples & Failures kept in Garage Stores. PISTONS. 2. EB.1299 (Bentley). No records. 1. E.56610 A.P. off first Bentley, circlip failure after 5,000 miles. 1. E.B.1299 (Bentley) strengthened… | ||
| Scan399 | Test results and failures of connecting rods, valves, and valve springs. | ||
| View original record | -2- CONNECTING RODS. 1. G.R.73610. Broken rod, from the Alta Engineering Co.Ltd. 1. Rohnalite rod. Cadillac "16". 1. Steel rod. unknown. 1. Alum. rod. unknown. VALVES. 1. Silchrome valve off 3-B-IV.… | ||
| Scan400 | List of failed or tested vehicle components, detailing mileage and test conditions. | ||
| View original record | -3- Section burnt exhaust down pipe, off Trials car B-7-AE, 32,000 miles. Stub axle (Bentley) broken after 35,171 miles on official 10,000 miles test, 20,000 miles in France. Front axle (Bentley)… | ||
| Scan401 | List of various automotive components and samples, including bearings, springs, and a thermostat, with notes on their condition and usage history. | ||
| View original record | -4- 1. Thermostat (Spectre). Samples radiator matrix. Samples, radiator, or lamp, grille. Broken rocker shaft. Road Spring (Bentley) broken half section off 1-B-IV. Samples flexible tubing. CONNECTING… | ||
| Scan402 | List of various automotive components with associated notes on condition and testing history. | ||
| View original record | -5- 1. Spectre oil cooling radiator. 1. Valve rocker arm. 1. Valve rocker arm, broken. Steering - Marles type L.7 worm, and thrust bearing, run 10,000 miles on 21-G-IV in France. Dural connecting rod,… | ||
| Scan403 | Meeting notes on the proposal and creation of a new Technical Records Section and Museum. | ||
| View original record | To BY. E. Hs. E/Bn. X1204 E/Bn.1/MN.6.12.35. Technical Records Section and Museum. Result of Meeting held Dec.6th. Present:- BY. E. Hs. E/Bn. BY. outlined the present system on which the various… | ||
| Scan404 | Proposal for establishing a museum, appointing a person in charge, and outlining specimen preservation. | ||
| View original record | -2- (7) The museum shall not be combined with the Technical Records section. Museums which have been started in the past have disappeared in the night and before money and time is spent on this… | ||
| Scan405 | Listing received Royal Aircraft Establishment (R.A.E.) reports and their titles. | ||
| View original record | X1204 [stamped initials, struck through] BY/Mtn16/N.18.12.35. Kindly note the following R.A.E. reports have been received, and are available in BY'S office :- EA.1227 - A scheme for a radiator in a… | ||
| Scan406 | Thank-you letter to Mr. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for a gift of whisky. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Hs.17/MA. 24th, December, 1935. C.W.Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Mr.Ward, Very many thanks for the Whisky which we received safely.… | ||
| Scan407 | Typed letter to Mr. Hall thanking him for a picture and sending Christmas wishes. | ||
| View original record | Hs.18/MA. 24th December, 1935. E.R.Hall, Esq., Hartley Cottage, Kirkburton, YORKSHIRE. My dear Hall, Very many thanks for the picture it is very good indeed of you to send it. Best Wishes for… | ||
| Scan408 | Short letter to Mr. Dodson of Messrs. Claudel Hobson Ltd. thanking him for a gift and extending season's greetings. | ||
| View original record | Hs.19/MA. 24th December, 1935. Mr.Dodson, Messrs.Claudel Hobson Ltd., 27-29 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Dodson, The tank that you kindly sent is a most acceptable gift for which many… | ||
| Scan409 | New Year's greeting letter to Hives from C. de Salamanca regarding a future visit. | ||
| View original record | EXPOSICIÓN: PASEO DE RECOLETOS, 12 TELÉFONO 51640 OFICINAS: SAN BERNARDO, 13. - MADRID TELÉFONO 27983 C. DE SALAMANCA S. A. AUTOMOVILES ROLLS-ROYCE Har. Dear Hives, Here is wishing you the compliments… | ||
| Scan410 | Reorganisation within the Chassis Design Department and the assignment of new roles. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Hs. By. Sth. RHC. WS. Mx. c. Da. Tsn. JNR. Hdy. EV. Psn. E.2/HP.7.1.36. re Chassis Design Department. --------------------------------- To deal with the increasing volume of work in this… | ||
| Scan411 | The correct distribution of departmental memos. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. Hs/Lov. c. E/Bn. re Departmental Memoranda. ----------------- Would you kindly arrange to have the original copies of all memos addressed to me with copy to E/Bn. I have in mind… | ||
| Scan412 | Letter postponing a visit to discuss refrigerating suggestions and a future talk about car radios. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Exptl. Dept. Ha/Gry.3/KW. 8th January, 1936. B.E.C. Mittell, Esq., Electric & Musical Industries Ltd., Blythe Road, Hayes, Middlesex. Dear Mittell, Many thanks for your letter, with particular… | ||
| Scan413 | Departmental memorandum requesting copies of all notes on chassis work sent to the Experimental Dept. | ||
| View original record | X1204 To E. c. to Da. c. to Hdy. c. to Ev. Hs/Rm.12/EW.10.1.36. Re Departmental Memoranda. Will you please arrange for me to have a copy of all notes on chassis work which are sent to the Experimental… | ||
| Scan414 | Booklet on Axle Springs from Samuel Fox & Co. | ||
| View original record | X1204 To E. ~~RG.~~ Hs. from ROY. HS ROY3/MG15.1.36 Attached is an interesting booklet recently issued by Messrs. Samuel Fox & Co., of Sheffield, an associate company of United Steels Ltd, regarding… | ||
| Scan415 | Cover letter regarding a communication from Alexander Duckham & Co. Limited about offered tablets. | ||
| View original record | X1204 -Hd. O. NP. e. Hc. O. Hs. Roy/CEA. 6/VR. 27.1.36. We attach hereto, a copy of letter received from Messrs. Alexander Duckham & Co. Limited which may be of interest. Will you kindly advise if you… | ||
| Scan416 | Letter from Alexander Duckham & Co. providing testimonials on the performance of Duckham's Tablets fuel additive. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM MESSRS. ALEXANDER DUCKHAM & CO. LIMITED. ECB/CWR. The Service Manager, Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., DERBY. 23rd. January, 1936. Dear Sir, Following our usual practice of… | ||
| Scan417 | Announcing the availability of three I.A.E. reports concerning lubricating oil and cylinder wear. | ||
| View original record | X1204 E. Hg. E/Bn. Hs/Rm. Hs/ad. BY/Mtn26/N.29.1.36. Kindly note the following I.A.E. reports have been received, and are available in BY's office:- 8580.B. Lubricating Oil/Consumption. 8575.B.… | ||
| Scan418 | Clarifying that all sections of the Drawing Office send alteration memos to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X1204 E. / C. Es/Rn. GRY BY/Cgh.5/G.6.2.36. RE: EXPERIMENTAL REQUESTS TO PRODUCTION DRAWING OFFICE. ------------------------------------------------------- With reference to E.4/HP.1.2.36. we find… | ||
| Scan419 | Letter regarding a slide rule and case believed to have been left behind at the works. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Std.1/KW. 26th February, 1936. Messrs. Jackson & Hunt Ltd., Paradise Street, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Jackson. Dear Mr. Jackson, When you were last at our Works I… | ||
| Scan420 | Letter from Jackson & Hunt regarding a slide rule left behind at the Derby works. | ||
| View original record | ALL CONTRACTS ARE MADE CONTINGENT UPON STRIKES, LOCK-OUTS, FIRES, ACCIDENTS, OR CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. Telephone: Midland 4770 Telegrams: "Expert" B'ham. JACKSON & HUNT, ENGINEERS & MACHINE TOOL… | ||
| Scan421 | Letter returning a slide rule that was left at the works. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Exptl. Dept. Ha/Std.14/KW. 28th February, 1936. C.E. Jackson, Esq., Messrs. Jackson & Hunt, 32, Paradise Street, Birmingham 1. Dear Sir, We have pleasure in returning herewith your Slide Rule,… | ||
| Scan422 | Complaint regarding the unhealthy practice of burning out brake linings in an enclosed building. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. X1204 Hs/GWH.6/KW.5.3.36. We object very strongly to being choked, and subjected to brake linings being burnt out in an enclosed building. It is not healthy, and not at all necessary. There is… | ||
| Scan423 | To RHC forwarding a copy of a note sent to testers for dissemination among staff. | ||
| View original record | X1204 To RHC. Hs/Rm.5/KW.1.4.36. Attached is a copy of a note I have sent to my testers. Will you please bring the matter before the members of your staff. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan424 | Criticising the excessive use of trunk calls and recommending telegrams as a cheaper alternative. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Gry. Hs/Lov. Hs/FD. Hs/Brns. Hs/DWG. Hs/Pkn. Hs/AFM. Hs/MoM. Hs/Std. Hs/LBH. Hs/Wym. Hs/EGF. X1204 Ha/Rm.4/KW.1.4.36. We are being severely criticised for the number of trunk calls put through… | ||
| Scan425 | Breakdown of trunk calls made by department members for February 1936. | ||
| View original record | Trunk calls for February 1936 TO: Hs. D6/DL25.3.36. The total number of trunk calls used was 1215. Trunk calls were used by your department as follows:- Mr.Hives 59 " Leslie 14 " Smith, F. 3 " Moore… | ||
| Scan426 | Ledger page showing a calculation of totals and a percentage. | ||
| View original record | -2- Brought forward :- 310 Mr.Collier 1 " Morris 1 " Slater 1 " Farmer 2 --- 315 === Your percentage of the whole is 25.10% D. | ||
| Scan427 | Letter from Electric & Musical Industries regarding a di-pole job and a Consumers' Research publication. | ||
| View original record | ELECTRIC & MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED TELEPHONE SOUTHALL 2468 TELEGRAMS EMU HAYES, MDX. BLYTH ROAD, HAYES, MIDDLESEX. 20th May, 1936. H. S. Grylls, Esq., ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED Derby. Dear Grylls, Our… | ||
| Scan428 | Letter to Mr. Mittell of Electric & Musical Industries Ltd., regarding a C.R. Bulletin and a trip on the 'Queen Mary'. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Gry.7/KW. 25th May, 1936. B.Mittell, Esq., Electric & Musical Industries Ltd., Blyth Road, Hayes, Middlesex. Dear Mittell, Many thanks for the C.R. Bulletin, which I am… | ||
| Scan429 | Letter arranging a visit for Mr. Deane to Hucknall and Derby to discuss Kestrels. | ||
| View original record | X4204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KW. 25th May, 1936. L.A.W. Deane, Esq., Wakersley, Stoke Mandeville, Wendover, Bucks. Dear Deane, Call on Dorey when you arrive at Hucknall, and if you cannot find somebody… | ||
| Scan430 | List of five I.A.E. (Institution of Automobile Engineers) extracts available for inspection in the library. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. K1204 GRY E/TGD.4/MN.4/6/36. The Following I.A.E.Extracts have been received and are available for your inspection in the Library. Design & Construction of the New Cord Body. S.A.E.Preprint.… | ||
| Scan431 | Rent dispute for an outbuilding at a garage in Cavendish Bridge. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Garage at Cavendish Bridge, Near Shardlow. The Trent Navigation Co. have charged us Rent of Outbuilding from the 27th April 1936 - 8 weeks at 2/6d per week. Upon putting this matter before Wn. he… | ||
| Scan432 | Letter to The Trent Navigation Co.Ltd., confirming a verbal rental agreement for an outbuilding. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Hs/Rm.25/KW. Exptl. Dept. 30th June, 1936. The Trent Navigation Co.Ltd., Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow, Derbys. Dear Sirs, On the 27th April we arranged verbally with you to rent an outbuilding for… | ||
| Scan433 | Request to return a Bentley petrol gauge to Messrs. Park Ward in London. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X1204 Hs/FD.29/KW.17.7.36. Will you please return 1 Bentley petrol gauge to Messrs. Park Ward, 473, High Rd., Willesden, London, N.W.10. This is their property being returned.… | ||
| Scan434 | Recommending an 'Autocar' magazine article which features an interview with Mr. Fedden. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To E.W. (W is struck out) from Sg. copy to Hs./ X1204 Sg13/D24.7.36 If you have not already done so, you will, I think, be interested to read the article "Car Design Criticised" on page 136 of… | ||
| Scan435 | Invitation to a luncheon for Official Retailers on October 21st. | ||
| View original record | S/R. H. -> c. to Hs. c. " Rm. c. " HY c. " HP. c. " Mx. c. " RHC c. " Ry. c. " S/b. Handwritten: KW Reply & say am endeavouring to keep date open [Signature] Typed: Cx6/KW19.9.36. We are entertaining… | ||
| Scan436 | Confirming the date for a luncheon to entertain Official Retailers. | ||
| View original record | X1204 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.5/KW.21.9.36. Replying to Cx.6/KW.19.9.36, I note that October 21st is the date fixed for entertaining the Official Retailers to luncheon, and I am endeavouring to keep the date… | ||
| Scan437 | Letter from British Timken requesting a works visit for the Chief Engineer of Peugeot. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH TIMKEN LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS ALSO BALL AND PARALLEL ROLLER BEARINGS TRADE MARK: TIMKEN DIRECTORS: M. B. U. DEWAR W. DALLOW A. J. M. DUNCAN F. J. PASCOE TELEPHONE:… | ||
| Scan438 | Proposing a factory tour for a Mr. Dufresne during the Motor Show period. | ||
| View original record | X1204 To Hy. from Rm. Hs/Rm.22/KW.29.9.36. On the principle that we almost always learn something from outside firms, we should like to be able to show Mr. Dufresne over the Works sometime during the… | ||
| Scan439 | Discouragement of foreign visitors to the Works, referencing a letter from British Timken Ltd and a warning from the Society of British Aircraft Constructors. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Hy. x1204 Hy2/T1.10.36. All Testers Re letter from British Timken Ltd and Hs/Rm22/KW29.9.36. This has been placed before Wor. and he is of the opinion that we should discourage as far as… | ||
| Scan440 | Letter to British Timken Ltd. declining a request for a works tour due to regulations affecting the aero and motor car sections. | ||
| View original record | X1204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FJH.12/KW. 5th October, 1936. Messrs. British Timken Ltd., Cheston Road, Aston, Birmingham 7. For the attention of W.E. Hobley Esq. Dear Sirs, In answer to your letter of the… | ||
| Scan441 | Order of 2 tons of gas coke for Shardlow Garage. | ||
| View original record | 81204 To Roy. From Rm/AFM. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.1/MA.27.10.36. Will you please order 2 tons of gas coke for delivery to Shardlow Garage. Rm/AFM. | ||
| Scan442 | Clarifying the addressing protocol for correspondence concerning chassis work. | ||
| View original record | 1204. Mr.........RM......... RHC/JMW.2/SMG.6.11.36. CHASSIS WORK. Will you please note that all memo's which up to the present have been addressed to Sft. or Sft/JMW. should from this point be… | ||
| Scan443 | Request to the cashier to refund the sum of five shillings for a driving licence. | ||
| View original record | 1204. To Mr.Scott (Cashier) Rm/FB.2/AP.10.12.36. Will you please refund F.Dodd the sum of 5/- (five shillings) for Driving Licence - New No.213746. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan444 | Requesting mild steel pieces for a brake testing rig based on four drawings. | ||
| View original record | 1209 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.11/AP.10.12.36. BRAKE TESTING RIG. Herewith four drawings, Rm.272, 275, 276 and 277 of certain mild steel pieces wanted in connection with the above. May we have them… | ||
| Scan445 | To all superintendents regarding shift work arrangements over the Christmas holiday period. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm To All Superintendents Sft/JMW.3/MW.11.12.36. Will you please note that it has been decided that men working on the night shift up to the time of breaking up for the Christmas Holidays, will… | ||
| Scan446 | Requesting an order of 2 tons of gas coke for delivery to Shardlow Garage. | ||
| View original record | Roy To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/AFM.7/JH.11.12.36. Shardlow Garage. Will you please order 2 tons of gas coke for delivery to Shardlow Garage. Rm/A.F.Martindale. | ||
| Scan447 | Requesting to pass an official order to Messrs. Pass & Joyce Ltd. for parts. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.14/JH.11.12.36. Eill you please pass an offical order to Messrs. Pass & Joyce Ltd., for the parts as tabulated on the attached letter. Rm/F.Dodd. | ||
| Scan448 | Request for various washers and a gasket for a 27 HP Chevrolet decarbonization. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Rm/FD.13/JH. 11th December, 1936. Messrs. Pass & Joyce Ltd., 24, 27 Orchard Street, London.W.1. Dear Sirs, Can you please supply the following washers for a decarbonisation of a 27… | ||
| Scan449 | Insurance for employees conducting test work in England during November. | ||
| View original record | 1204 J.A. Behnan from Rm/GWH. Rm/GWH6/R.14.12.36. INSURANCE. The following men were on test work in England during November:- GWH ............ 1st to 30th. I. Waller ........ 1st to 30th. F. Walsh… | ||