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Scan001 Relationship between the periodicity of vibrating mechanical systems and their linear dimensions.
View original record To R. from EFC. C. to CJ. " " E. X. 1775 EFC3/AT13.3.18. RE PERIODICITY OF SIMILAR VIBRATING SYSTEMS OF VARYING DIMENSIONS. With reference to the point we were discussing we make out that the…

Scan002 Warning employees against the improper dissemination of confidential information regarding aircraft and aero engines.
View original record X.1775 L12/B211018. [Distribution List:] A. V. STA. BY. Ct. Mr. Clarke. H. W. Hi. HJ. Mailing. G. C. F. H. Sn. Brn. EWT. Typists. D. Of. Mr. Willis. Mr. Davey. We are advised by the Aircraft…

Scan003 Reference sheet listing the Greek alphabet.
View original record X.1775 28.1.19. GREEK ALPHABET. alpha α beta β gamma γ delta δ epsilon Є zeta ʒ eta η theta θ iota ι kappa K lambda λ mu μ nu ν xi ξ omicron o pi π rho ρ sigma σ tau T upsilon υ phi φ chi χ psi ψ…

Scan004 Internal routing memo for an attached letter to be noted by department members.
View original record R.R. 235a (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G. 2244. BY. Mr. Clarke. Dev. E. Hy. E.H. J.S. B.J. B.P. E.P. R.S. Srn. Wcn. L51/T12319. X.1445 Will you kindly note the attached letter and advise all in your…

Scan005 Confidential Admiralty letter regarding the revocation of wartime regulations on sharing information about ships.
View original record R.R. 63 (100 T) (S.F. 101. 25-10-18.) Bm. 4/133/9. COPY. ADMIRALTY, S.W. 1. L.57941/18. 6th March, 1919. -: CONFIDENTIAL :- Gentlemen, I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to…

Scan006 The distribution of forms to staff for a welfare scheme survey.
View original record X.1445. Mr. Clarke (Ex Dept) S 3/4/19. The Directors are considering various schemes having for their objects the promotion of the general Welfare of Rolls-Royce Employees and closer and more cordial…

Scan007 Typed set of driving directions for the route to Margate.
View original record H.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 575. 16-4-19) C. 2354. To Wor from EH. ROUTE TO MARGATE. Derby. Ticknall. Ashby-de-la-zouche. Measham. Twycross. Atherstone. Nuneaton - turn left in Market Place. Coventry. -…

Scan008 Providing the most direct route to Margate, including estimated travel time and a marked map.
View original record To Wor. from EH. X.1445 EH1/LG28.6.19. 28th. June 1919. Attached herewith is what I consider the most direct route to Margate. If Mr. Hare's figure of 224 miles is correct this should be about 15 to…

Scan009 Correct addressing of letters and blueprints to the American branch.
View original record Copy to Da from Bn. c. to Hs. X.1775 AT. copy BJ/Py7/RW10/19. Wor C. to C. c. to D. c. to JS. c. to Bn. Re addressing of letters & blue prints to R.R. America. I attach a copy of letter received from…

Scan010 Letter regarding the correct addressing of letters and blueprints to the New York office.
View original record Oy1-F23.9.19. Rolls-Royce Limited., 15 Broad Street, New York, Sept. 23rd. 1919. BJ from Oy:- c. CJ. RE ADDRESSING OF LETTERS AND BLUEPRINTS. 1. On the 22nd. Sept. we sent you a cable reading "Address…

Scan011 Instructing staff to mislabel new car chassis and engine drawings to mislead outsiders into believing they are for new aero engines.
View original record Initial and pass on Mr Furner Mr James Mr Mee A.T. T G.S. RBP Roy S. OK. D36/DL5.11.19. X.1775 I am requested by Mr. Claude Johnson to advise you that we are not to refer to chassis at all. He…

Scan012 Conversion table for various tapers, providing corresponding angles and dimensions.
View original record X.1448 24.1.20 Taper Angle A (exact to nearest second) Dimensions X. (Exact to five significant figures) 1 in 5 11° 25' 16" .99010 1 in 6 9° 31' 38" .82759 1 in 8 7° 9' 10" .62257 1 in 10 5° 43' 29"…

Scan013 Confirming arrangements for the removal of engines from the experimental shed to create more space.
View original record R.R 235 s (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G. 2244 X.1775 To Bn. from Ck. Ck2/T18.2.20. X.1775 RE REMOVAL OF ENGINES FROM EXPL. SHED This is to confirm that you will make arrangements for the removal of…

Scan014 Cover letter forwarding correspondence from the Society of British Aircraft Constructors about a scheme for ordering aircraft and aero engines.
View original record To R. from CJ. c. to Bn. c. to Da. c. to Wor. c. to D. c. to EP. c. to Hs. x.1775 C.K. CJ/JS6/D24. 2. 20. My dear R., I am attaching herewith for your information copy of letter received from the…

Scan015 Letter from the Air Ministry outlining the procedure for ordering new aircraft and aero-engine designs from private firms.
View original record COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTORS LTD. Copy of letter received from:- AIR MINISTRY, KINGSWAY, LONDON. W.C.2. subject - Scheme for the ORDERING of Aircraft and…

Scan016 Instruction to search files at Derby to identify in which departments the clock stamp has ceased to function.
View original record X1775 To D. from CJ. " Wor. " " " Bn. " " " BP. " " " Hs. " " " Hm. " " " Hy. " " CJ/JS14/D25.2.20. I attach herewith copy of letter sent to Mr. Cowen about papers being clock-stamped by the various…

Scan017 Internal system of clock-stamping documents to track their movement between departments.
View original record X1715 To C. from CJ. CJ/JS13/D25.2.20. You have a letter from Vickers dated the 18th addressed to BJ. You bring it before me on the 25th. There is no indication on it as to when it was received by the…

Scan018 Outlining the internal process for handling commercial correspondence concerning the sale of aero engines.
View original record R.R. Co. Ltd. (DLY) S.F 846 G8-12 G 2461 COPY. X.1775 To C. from BJ. (C. is struck through) Sale of Aero Engines. Copy to Hs } from Bm CR. } C.c. to WSC. (Struck through) C.c. to WTT. C.c. to Bm. C.c.…

Scan019 Requesting particular care be taken when sorting letters to avoid confusion between the abbreviations 'Ck' and 'Ct'.
View original record X.1775 To Sn. from Ck. Ckl/T9.3.20. RE ABBREVIATIONS. The use of the symbol Ck for the undersigned appears to lead to confusion with the symbol for Mr.Cockshott Ct. Will you kindly give instructions…

Scan020 Confirming the procedure for recording and preserving experimental reports in dedicated books.
View original record To Mr. Furner } Mr. Jamie } from EFC. X.1775 RE EXPERIMENTAL REPORTS This is to confirm that as previously arranged you report all experimental work in the report books provided and preserve these…

Scan021 Halting design alterations to prioritize output due to a moulders' strike and financial pressures.
View original record To R. from CJ. To En. from CJ. To WOR from CJ. To SP from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Ds. from CJ. To Hr. from CJ. X1775 Re Alterations in Design. CJ24/S.25.3. 20. Owing to the moulders' strike and other…

Scan022 Outlining the procedure for commencing work and routing instructions to ensure correct departmental process.
View original record X1775 HS. CJ/DL10.4.20. It is highly desirable and indeed vital to the Company's interest, to no work should be commenced in any department unless an order number has been issued by the officer…

Scan023 Letter to the editor of 'The Electrical Review' regarding the correct spelling of tumbler switches.
View original record X.1770. The Editor, The "Electrical Review", 4, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.4. Dear Sir, Tumbler (?) Switches. We have a distinct impression although we cannot now trace the source, that the correct…

Scan024 Outlining cost-saving measures for postage and telegrams.
View original record X.1775 EFC. CJ/DL26.4.20. As in the near future, the cost of postages and telegrams will be considerably increased, the organisation of the Company should be so arranged that as far as possible one…

Scan025 Outlining a re-arrangement of work duties for Colonel Barrington and Mr. Day.
View original record x1775 To Rm. from CJ. To uR from CJ. To IE. from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. To uP from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To D. from CJ. To Sd. from CJ. To Lm. from CJ. To Ly. from CJ. Copy to R. Mr. Royce has come to the…

Scan026 Clarifying responsibility for design alterations and warning a Mr. Bailey against making changes without consulting the Designing Department.
View original record To En. from CJ. To WOH. from CJ. To De. from CJ. To By. from CJ. To P. from CJ. Copy to R. To Hs. from CJ. To D. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To Im. from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. from design which may be…

Scan027 Company accommodation for male officers at 39 Munster Road, Fulham, London.
View original record x1775 To W.P. from CJ. To D. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To SGR from CJ. To Da. from CJ. To By. from CJ. To Si from CJ. To Hm. from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. To Bk from CJ. [stricken through] To…

Scan028 Providing travel directions to 39 Munster Road via the London Underground.
View original record To Mr. from CJ. To D. from CJ. To Es. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To WOR from CJ. To Da. from CJ. To Ey. from CJ. To E. from CJ. To Hm. from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. To Em. from CJ. To wd from CJ. Copy to Cn.…

Scan029 Defining the responsibilities and authority of the Works Manager at the Derby site.
View original record X1775 To R. from CJ. To MOR from CJ. To Hn. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Hy from CJ. To Ds. from CJ. To EPD from CJ. To EP from CJ. To Hm. from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. To Hr. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To…

Scan030 Outlining exceptions to company procedure and clarifying departmental authority.
View original record To R. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To WOR from CJ. To Hm. from CJ. To Ba. from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Hr. from CJ. To BY. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To Da from CJ. To Ws. from CJ. To EFC from…

Scan031 New postal arrangements to consolidate non-confidential mail to reduce postage and stationery costs.
View original record X.1775. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. ********************** CK. D/EN/AE/19.5.20. Please note CJ. specially requests that the under-mentioned matter concerning Postal Arrangements be circulated round the…

Scan032 Outlining cost-saving measures for postage and telegrams.
View original record (COPY) CJ/DL26.6.20. As in the near future the cost of postages and telegrams will be considerably increased, the organization of the Company should be so arranged that as far as possible one envelope…

Scan033 Discouraging design alterations due to a moulders' strike and the financial pressure to maintain output.
View original record X1775 HS To R. from CJ. " Ba. " " " Wor. " " " MP. " " " HS. " " " Da. " " " By. " " Re Alterations in Design. Owing to the moulders' strike and other causes, the position of the Company is that we…

Scan034 From EFC to CJ regarding a request about the electrical equipment of the 1920 R.R. Car.
View original record W.H. Smith (40r) (S G. 756, 24-3-20) G. 2650 To CJ. from EFC. EFC1/T21.7.20. X.1775 RE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF 1920 R.R. CAR I have received a letter, copy of which I attach. Would you kindly let me…

Scan035 Letter from an author requesting a wiring diagram for a 1920 model for inclusion in a book and articles.
View original record G. G. Ford. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. 41 HASLEMERE ROAD, SEVEN KINGS, ESSEX. 19th July 1920 -. Fowler-Clark, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D e r b y. Dear Sir, As I am writing a book on the electrical…

Scan036 Clarifying the use of departmental indicating letters for internal correspondence to avoid misdelivery.
View original record Re Departmental Indicating Letters x.1775 Wor Ep Bn EFC W/S--e Da Hl Hy He Tm Jn L hn BP Sft Thn Wd Wn Ws D/Sn9/Q22.6.20. As from time to time confusion and delay is caused through letters intended…

Scan037 Request to fit locks on test sheds after a car crash and install a new engine test bench.
View original record To Hy. from Hs. S.O.F.C. x1775 Hs8/LGM.11.10.20. Will you please arrange for locks to be fitted on to the Experimental Test House at the back of No.3 Shop. There are no locks at all on these sheds.…

Scan038 Letter proposing a device for indicating ignition faults using safety spark gaps.
View original record x.1775- 14. Perham Rd. West Kensington W. 14 October 13th 1920. The Chief Engineer Rolls Royce Mlin Co. Rugby. Dear Sir, I have a device for indicating faults on ignition which I hope will be of…

Scan039 Letter describing an ignition fault indicator device for engines, particularly aero engines.
View original record circuit or circuits; the gaps are enclosed in a case with a glass top or cover & fixed on the dash board. Should a plug get fouled or the magneto fail it is indicated instantly. This device is useful…

Scan040 Letter to Mr. F. W. Conway declining his submitted 'Ignition Indicating Device'.
View original record X.1775 EFC2/T. 15th October,1920. Mr. F. W. Conway, 14, Perham Road, West Kensington, W.14. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter of the 13th inst., with sketch of your Ignition Indicating Device. We…

Scan041 Promotional letter from publishers Crosby Lockwood & Son for the book 'Electric Spark Ignition'.
View original record Catalogues on application Enquiries promptly answered. Telegraphic Address: 'CROSBY LOCKWOOD, CENT. LONDON.' Telephone No. 4421 Central. X.1775 CROSBY LOCKWOOD & SON PARTNERS: A. C. LOCKWOOD, C. M.…

Scan042 From EFC to Sn. regarding the requirement for a new file case for records.
View original record To Sn. from EFC. X.775 EFC4/T13.12.20. X.775 RE FILE CASE. When we get into the new offices we shall require and have room for a new file case, similar to those we have at present. You will understand…

Scan043 Invitation from British Thomson-Houston to visit their magneto factory and discuss wireless work and a new igniter design.
View original record X.1775 On Admiralty, War, India and Colonial Office Lists. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY LIMITED. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND MANUFACTURERS. HEAD OFFICE & WORKS: RUGBY. REGISTERED OFFICE: 83,…

Scan044 Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company regarding a temporary works shutdown.
View original record -2- THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY. LIMITED, COVENTRY. - Clarke Esq., Messrs. The Rolls Royce Co. Ld. December 16th 1920 when you call upon us. Owing to the present slump, we are having to shut…

Scan045 Letter to Mr. A.P. Young arranging a post-Christmas visit to Rugby and Coventry Works regarding magnetos and wireless work.
View original record He EFCl/T. 20th Dec. 1920. Mr. A.P. Young, C/o The B.T.H. Co.Ltd., Lower Ford Street, Coventry. Dear Mr. Young, Very many thanks for your letter of Dec.16th with reference to the proposal of my paying…

Scan046 The second page of a letter confirming an address and expressing pleasure at an upcoming meeting to see a new design of an Ignitor.
View original record R.R. 29a (100 T) (S H. 159, 11-8-20) G. 2820 Contd. -2- address which is :- St. Helen's Mill House, Abingdon, Berks. I shall be very pleased to meet your Mr. Clinker and also to see your new design of…

Scan047 Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company Limited to Mr. Clark regarding arrangements for a visit to Coventry.
View original record On Admiralty, War, India and Colonial Office Lists. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY LIMITED. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND MANUFACTURERS. HEAD OFFICE & WORKS: RUGBY. REGISTERED OFFICE: 83, CANNON ST.,…

Scan048 Letter from The British Thomson-Houston Company regarding a factory visit affected by a Christmas shutdown.
View original record -2- THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY. LIMITED. COVENTRY. E. Fowler Clark Esq., December 22nd 1920 Wednesday morning at our Works, although it is somewhat unfortunate that you will not be able to…

Scan049 Letter to Mr. A.P. Young confirming travel arrangements to Kenilworth.
View original record EFC1/T. 23rd. December, 1920. Mr. A.P.Young, "Dovedale", Priory Road, Kennilworth. Dear Mr. Young. Many thanks for your letter of yesterday's date. My movements on Tuesday evening and Wednesday can be…

Scan050 Listing various materials and parts returned to Derby in a Buick car.
View original record X.1775 To HS. EFC. } from E. E2/G8/1/21. D JAN 1921 RECEIVED RE MATERIAL RETURNED TO DERBY IN "BUICK" CAR. Kindly note the following material was returned as above on the 6th instant, per Mr.…

Scan051 Letter from Joseph Tracy of Automobile Engineering offering motor testing services.
View original record TELEPHONE CALL: CIRCLE 5326 CABLE ADDRESS: TRACON NEW YORK X.1770 JOSEPH TRACY AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING CONSULTATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WORK, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, LABORATORY AND ROAD TESTS…

Scan052 Increased telephone call charges, recommending telegrams or special postal services to save costs.
View original record COPY. To Bn. Hm. Copies to BY. H. LHS. C. He. R. Cx. PN. A. Da. EP. Br. D. Sg. Hy. Wd. Hl. Wor. HO. Sp. X.1775 BJ15/H1.2.21. Telephones. I understand that the future charge for calls between Derby and…

Scan053 Reduction of 40/50HP chassis output from over forty to thirty-five per week and the consequent need to cut departmental establishment charges.
View original record X.1775 COPY. DJ13/H1.2.21. To Bn. Hm. Copies to BY. H. LHS. C. Hs. R. Cx. PN. A. Da. EP. Br. D. Sg. Hy. Wd. Hl. Wor. HO. wp. Our output during the past has arisen to over forty 40/50HP chassis a week,…

Scan054 From EFC to Hr. regarding sending old Lucas apparatus to the Instruction School.
View original record X1775 To Hr. from EFC. EFC3/T7.2.21. APPARATUS FOR INSTRUCTION SCHOOL. I am sending you herewith an old Lucas switchbox and an old Lucas cut-out for the purposes of the Instruction School as arranged.…

Scan055 Observing the use of mechanical washing machines for cleaning parts in American factories.
View original record To Hy. From Hs. c. to MOR. x.1775 EFC Hs4/LG9.2.21. RE. MECHANICAL WASHING MACHINE. In most of the American Factories I visited, I noticed that they were all equipped with a Mechanical Washing…

Scan056 The reduction of establishment charges due to a contemplated decrease in chassis production.
View original record X.1775 (a) CJ/PyR/H25.2.21. To Bn. Hm.) By. Hs.) Cx. PN.) Da. SP.) D. Wa.) Hy. Wor.) HO. Sp.) Copies to LHO. R. A. Br. X.1775. REDUCTION OF ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES. With reference to EJ18/H1.2.21. it is…

Scan057 Proposed draft letter outlining a new system for controlling company expenditure during a financial depression.
View original record X.1775. PROPOSED DRAFT LETTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CJ6/E16.2.21. 1. During the period of exceptional financial depression which prevails throughout the world, the expenditure of the Company's money…

Scan058 List of regular company outgoings that a department chief is authorised to submit for.
View original record -2- 7. On the inception of this new system, every official at Derby having the right to expend money as a chief of a Department, will submit to the officer appointed a list of his regular outgoings,…

Scan059 List of expenditure categories and materials, with a note on ordering procedures.
View original record -3- Cotton Waste Cleaning Cloths. Wipers and Rags. Foundry Material. New Tools and Equipment. Belting. Packing Materials. Brown Paper, String, and Cardboard Boxes. Straw. Laundry, window cleaning and…

Scan060 Page outlining procedures for authorising departmental expenditure and the role of a 'criticising officer'.
View original record -4- 8. The official will thereupon authorize expenditure under the above-named headings on the 1st of every month, provided he be satisfied that the expenditure is within the limits. 9. As regards…

Scan061 Procedures for departmental expenditure control, using charts to track spending and output.
View original record -5- DS/WHM. D.H.(T.D.A.)/P.S.S. 16.11.20 13. Charts or tables will be available to the heads of departments in the office of the criticising officer, whereby they may at a glance ascertain what monies…

Scan062 New system for controlling departmental expenditure through rations based on output and profits.
View original record X1775 RECEIVED APR 14 1921 To from CJ. " " " " " ACW " " " " ACo " " " " AEv " " " " JEvs " " " " HCW " " " " LWH " " " " Hs. " " " " Wd. " " " GJS/D14.4.21. Pending the settlement of the limits of…

Scan063 Quarterly memorandum regarding the cost and authorization of telephone calls and telegrams.
View original record To A. En. Er. Ey. C. Cx. La. Hy. Hl. HO. Hm. H. Hs. PN. EP. Wd. Wor. do. ) Copy to LHS. X1775 BJ12/H2614.21. ECONOMY. TELEPHONES. Quarterly Note. With reference to my circular memorandum BJ15/Hl.8.21,…

Scan064 Arranging the personal use of an experimental car for a family trip to the seaside.
View original record Typed Text: NOT. D4/DL30.4.21. CJ has agreed that I should have the use of a car on May 6th to take my family to the Seaside and I have suggested that Mr.Hives's Department might provide an…

Scan065 Arranging a tour of the Derby Works for a delegation from America and Canada.
View original record H.R. Bks. (100 T.)S.H. 708. 10-12-20. G. 204. x1775 Re Visit of American & Canadian Delegates. Crt Hs Ly Pn Tr Ly Wd Ws Hr6/Q7.5.21. About 80 of the above Delegates arrive in Derby on Wednesday…

Scan066 Short memo confirming adherence to instructions regarding economy measures for telephones.
View original record X1775 BJ. from Hs. Hs1/LG10.5.21. ECONOMY - TELEPHONES. Referring to your note BJ/Py6/DB7.5.21. Your instructions are being strictly adhered to. Hs.

Scan067 Outlining new procedures for authorising expenditure and issuing orders.
View original record Hs. I am requested by the Managing Director to forthwith call attention to the Managing Director's memorandum which was read at the last conference at Derby, concerning the limitation of expenditure,…

Scan068 Letter to Charles Napier, Esq., arranging a visit to the Works in Derby.
View original record (1) R.H. 728. 10-12-20. G 2647 X1775 Hs5/LG. Charles Napier, Esq., Palace Hotel, Aberdeen, Scotland. 6th. June 1921. Dear Sir, I am in receipt of your letter of the 4th.inst., and I should be very…

Scan069 Outlining the decision to dispense with the services of apprentices who reach the age of 21.
View original record Mr Hives. X1775 H.R. 80A (100 T) (S.H 768, 10-15-20) G. 1947 Works Superintendent SFT/AEM/AM/7.6.21. RE. APPRENTICES ATTAINING THE AGE OF 21. Commencing from the 1st of June, it has been decided by…

Scan070 Internal memorandum regarding the correction of a bonus overpayment for an employee named Ratcliffe.
View original record X1775 To Mr. Marshall (Time & Bonus) from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMWL/LG13.6.21. Re Bonus of Ratcliffe (Check No. 2493.) We note that for week ending the 4th. June, the above man was paid a bonus of 1 + 1/3.…

Scan071 New classification of unemployment books under the 1920 Unemployment Act.
View original record To all Superintendents. From Mr. Thompson. X1775 Wor/CAT3/EM13621. 13th. June 1921. UNEMPLOYMENT ACT - 1920. RE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BOOK UNDER ABOVE ACT. Arrangements have been made,…

Scan072 Internal memorandum outlining new procedures for submitting requisitions to limit expenditure.
View original record x1775 D. from Wd. c.to Jn. c.to Hs.- Experimental Dept. c.to Hm.- Repair Dept. c.to EP.- Test Dept. c.to Hy.- Equipment Dept. c.to Da.- Experimental D.O. c.to Mr.Rowledge - Aero Engine Design Dept.…

Scan073 Confirmation memo regarding instructions for the limitation of expenditure.
View original record Wd. from Hs. X1775 Hs2/LG20.6.21. LIMITATION OF EXPENDITURE. We are in receipt of your letter Wd16/NJ15.6.21. and will endeavour to carry out your instructions. Hs.

Scan074 The difficulty in getting Disposal Stores to accept returned parts without a fault diagnosis.
View original record X1775 To D. from Hs. c. to WDR. Hs2/LG21.6.21. DISPOSAL STORES. You will remember that when the Disposal Stores was first started, it was arranged that they should accept all material or parts in any…

Scan075 Outlining the procedure for handling letters and memos from Springfield.
View original record R.R. 950s. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. To EWP. from BJ. Copy to Hs. BJ/Py1/D1.7.21. Your EWT8/FG30.6.21. You may take it as a general rule that only those letters from Springfield marked…

Scan076 Updated charges for using company cars and the reasons behind them.
View original record COPY. To HS X1775 To WGT. D. PN. H. } from BJ. Jm 5/7/21 BJ26/HZ/1.7.21. USE OF COMPANY'S CARS. -------------------- Kindly inform those concerned that the charge for using the Company's Rolls-Royce…

Scan077 Urging managers to effect significant economies and reduce expenditure due to a reduction in chassis output.
View original record X1775 To Wor, from G.J. " Dr " " " Rg " " " Mr. Matley " " Wd. " " " By. " " " EFG. " " " Ry. " " " Hm. " " " Hs. " " " Hr. " " " Rd. " " " Bh. " " " Sm. " " " Sft. " " " EWT. " " " Ep's-Dept. E C O N…

Scan078 Page two of a letter requesting a report on departmental economies and future suggestions.
View original record -2- CJL/D12.7.21. of his time to considering what economies can be made and offering suggestions in regard to economies on every point. Please let me know what economies have been effected in your…

Scan079 Circulating a Board resolution regarding the use of company cars and the necessity of a mechanic.
View original record Wor) Hs ) Hy ) from Hr. Hm ) BY ) Wd ) EP ) X1775 Hr1/M16.7.21. Use of Company's cars. Mr.DeLooze wishes me to circulate to the Works Committee the following resolution of the Board, viz. That any…

Scan080 Requesting the submission of holiday dates and details of staff providing cover during absences.
View original record R.R. 955x (50 T) (S.R. 986, 19-5-21) G. 3668 X.1775. To Messrs from CJ. c. to Wds c. to Ds c. to Mr. Matley. c. to By. c. to Da. c. to Hms. c. to Hyr c. to EFC. c. to HP. c. to Hr c. to Hsv RECEIVED…

Scan081 Clarifying company policy on employee transport costs and encouraging a specific employee to use experimental cars for feedback.
View original record R.R. 236a (50 T. S.H. 986. 10-5-21) G. 3008. CJ ref Rgs use of Rolls-Royce X.1775 cars for any purpose whatever To Rgs from CJ. C. to Wor. c. to BP c. to Hs. Referring to your memorandum Rgl/W18.8.21,…

Scan082 Quoting an instruction that company property cannot be sold without prior consent from the General Manager or CJ.
View original record X1775 To for " Hy " Hm " Hs " Wd " BP " BY from Hr. RECEIVED FC SEP 15 Hr3/M15.9.21. I quote below, for your information, memo I have received from CJ. " Please inform the Works Committee that the…

Scan083 Mileage charges for officials using various models of company cars.
View original record R & M Ltd. (90 Y) (H 986, 19-2-21) G 2000 X1775 By EFC from My. D Hy Hs Hr Jm MP Wd Wor Rg My1/MEL29921. USE OF COMPANY'S CARS BY OFFICIALS. BJ has now decided that the charge to be made against…

Scan084 Clarifying the abbreviation to be used for Mr H. Royce to avoid confusion.
View original record X1775 Mr Henry Royce. D/Sn19/G/21.10.21. Please note C.J. instructs that Mr H. Royce who has been appointed the buyer at Derby, should not be known by the abbreviation "Rc" as there might be confusion…

Scan085 Letter announcing the appointment of Mr. H. Royce as the company's Buyer, outlining the division of responsibilities.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE LTD NIGHTINGALE ROAD DERBY V1770 EFC Dear Sir, Owing to the continuous fluctuations of the market and consequent increased necessity of our representative visiting our numerous suppliers,…

Scan086 Letter regarding a catalogue of French car types being sent to the experimental department.
View original record 125, AVENUE MALAKOFF PARIS XVIe TÉLÉPHONE: PASSY } 33-79 39-01 39-10 October 26th 1921 Dear Hives, Further to my letter of the 21st inst., I am sending you under separate cover registered, copy of a…

Scan087 Arrangements for a lunch at 10 Kensington Crescent, noting the presence of Press Agents and an upcoming Agents' Luncheon.
View original record S/W. (Hs). Cx14/DP7.11.21. Re: Hs2/LG5.11.21. [Stamped: RECEIVED 8 NOV 1921] With reference to the above memo, by all means lunch at 10, Kensington Crescent on Friday next. I doubt if you will be able…

Scan088 Urgent request for an experimental car with a driver for a trip to York.
View original record X1775 URGENT D1/DLS.8.11.21. Mr.Wormald and I are going to York on Thursday and Mr.Wormald would like you/to enquire if there is an experimental car that wants running; if so, whether you would have…

Scan089 Internal announcement regarding the appointment of Mr. H. Royce as Buyer and the clarification of departmental responsibilities.
View original record D. from Wd. c. to Wor. c. to Hs. c. to By. c. to Ws. c. to EP c. to Hm. c. to Hy. c. to Jn. c. to My. c. to Rd. c. to Be. c. to Bn. c. to D/L. c. to D/BP. c. to My/Chat. c. to Roy. c. to Ms. [STAMP]…

Scan090 Letter from Rolls-Royce of America concerning invoices for a parcel shipped to Derby.
View original record X1775 Ref: HLR-3707 December 1st, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Sir:- Attached please find three invoices covering parcel #42 shipped direct to…

Scan091 Personal letter regarding plans to leave France due to the state of trade.
View original record 81 Rue De Lannoy Fives - Lille Nord. FRANCE 3 Dec 1921. Dear Hives, I am writing you personally, as we are on the point of leaving France. With the present state of trade we only just manage to make…

Scan092 Letter from H. Holgate inquiring about a contract to rejoin the Experimental Department.
View original record prefer to come to England but are given to understand that things are very bad at present. What is the prospect of coming into the Experimental Dept again. Would it be possible to fix up a contract? I…

Scan093 Follow-up letter regarding an unanswered query about the Experimental Department.
View original record 81, Rue de Lannoy Fives - Lille Nord. FRANCE X1775 5-1-22 Dear Hives, I wrote you towards the end of last month in regard to a situation in the Experimental Dept. As I have received no answer, I was…

Scan094 Letter fragment requesting a reply to settle on something for 1922.
View original record pleased if you could let me have some sort of a reply, just to enable me to settle on something for 1922 Kind regards to all. Yours sincerely, H. Holgate.

Scan095 Inter-departmental memo detailing a new two-part instruction from 'CJ' for handling works memos.
View original record Re, Inter-departmental Works memos. X1775 Hs: RECEIVED DEC 12 1921 Hs. D1/DL12.12.21. Referring to CJ3/E7.12.21, I am asked by CJ to communicate to you the following :- Firstly, that the memos which…

Scan096 Inter-departmental memorandum encouraging verbal communication over written memos.
View original record To EFC. from BJ. BJ16/H14.12.21. X1775 Inter-departmental Memoranda. C.J. has written from Paris and asked me to look through the Works carbons. You know he is anxious for officials at Derby to talk…

Scan097 Inter-departmental memorandum suggesting more verbal communication and a simplified process for circulating Standardisation Sheets.
View original record To Hs. from BJ. BJ13/H14.12.21. Inter-departmental Memoranda. C.J. has written from Paris and asked me to look through the Works carbons. You know he is anxious for officials at Derby to talk things…

Scan098 Inter-departmental memo regarding the procedure for forwarding daily carbon copies.
View original record To D. from BJ. Hy. Hs. Hy. Hp. Rg. Hm. BY. Wd. ROY. WOR. BJ7/H16.12.21. X1775 Inter-departmental Correspondence. With reference to CJ3/E7.12.21, in forwarding carbons (if you are not already doing so)…

Scan099 Inter-departmental memorandum clarifying the procedure for sending copies of correspondence to C.J.
View original record X1775 To D. from BJ: Inter-departmental Correspondence. BJ3/H19.12.21. In forwarding copies of your inter-departmental memoranda to C.J., please do not indicate in the usual way on the memoranda that…

Scan100 From CJ to EFC requesting an explanation for non-compliance with ordering procedures, citing two specific cases.
View original record S.H. 250m. (20 T) (R.H. 326. 31-1-21) Hm. 2/6/15. To EFC. from CJ. CJ2/E26/1/22 With reference to the order issued that no instruction should be given which would place the Company under a liability…

Scan101 Damaged instruments from Weston Electrical Co. and an unsolicited dynamo from Lucas Elec. Co.
View original record To CJ. from EFC. EFC1/T27.1.22. Answering your CJ2/E26.1.22 :- 26.5.21. Weston Electrical Co. These two instruments were damaged on an experimental car with earthed system owing to a feature of the…

Scan102 Request for a small brass sleeve and three 'Invara' steel rods for grandfather clock pendulums.
View original record Hs. from R. X1775 R1/M6.2.22. RE CLOCKS. H775 X204P X3407 Will you kindly send me 1 small brass sleeve like this - (original for sketch). i.e. a piece of brass rod 9/32" dia. 1/4" long. 1/8" hole…

Scan103 Assessment of documents at risk in case of a serious fire and its potential impact.
View original record X1775 COPY (D5/DLS.3.22) To D. from E.J. EJ3/H7.3.22. Will you please ascertain from all departments and let me know whether, in case of a serious fire, there are any documents or records in such…

Scan104 Covering memo for a communication from the Sales Department regarding cars sent to France.
View original record X1775 Hs. from EP. EP/Thn 5/H8.3.22. We attach herewith copy of memo we have to day received from Sales Department with regard to cars sent to France. EP. [STAMP] Hs REC'D MAR 9 1922

Scan105 Potential loss of experimental department documents by fire and the practicalities of storage in the Strong Room.
View original record D. from Hs. X1775 Hs5/LG15.3.22. Referring to your memo, asking whether it would have any serious effect if Documents existing in the Experimental Dept. were destroyed by fire. We have, in the Expl:…

Scan106 Announcing new telephone numbers and a telegraphic address for the Conduit St. office.
View original record X1775 REC'D MAR 1922 HSB L. Bl. Halling. Filing. Telephone Operator. D/snS/GH22.3.22. Re Conduit St. Telephone numbers. Kindly note and advise all concerned, that on and after Wednesday morning March…

Scan107 Directive to consult solicitors before writing letters regarding potential legal claims, following a motor car accident at Cricklewood.
View original record [Handwritten: X1775] [Stamped list of initials: MOR., I.L., S H L, H.S., DR., P.G., B.F.] D/L5/B31.3.22. Owing to the happening of a motor car accident at Cricklewood, and N having been in direct…

Scan108 The unauthorized taking of parts from fitting bays and reinforcing the correct procedure for acquiring replacements.
View original record To EP. To Hr. To Hs. To Mr. Coverley. C. to Wor. c. to Sft. X1775 SFT/ADM/EMM4.4.22. RE. PARTS MISSING FROM FITTING BAYS. There is a common complaint from our Fitting Foremen of parts being taken from…

Scan109 Instructing that solicitors be consulted before writing any letters regarding motor car accidents.
View original record With reference to the above memo advising that great care should be taken that the Solicitors should be consulted before any letters are written in cases which there may be possible claims at law,…

Scan110 Notice detailing the revised charges for telephone trunk calls based on the time of day.
View original record X1775 D/snl/CH18.8.22. Mr. Wd. Roy. RP Hm. Hr. HS. Ws. Ry. Lp. Re Telephone Trunk Calls. Kindly note, and instruct your assistants accordingly, of the revised trunk charges during various times of the…

Scan111 Telegram regarding a delay in securing shipping berths for cars.
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. Office of Origin: LONDON R Words: 21 To:…

Scan112 Instructing a change in the use of work cards for timekeeping.
View original record X.1775 All Superintendents & Foremen. from Bft. BFTG/MM16.9.22. -------------------------- Herewith copy of memo. received from MY:- “Commencing Monday 18th September 1922., will you please instruct…

Scan113 Request for four size 5 millboards and 2 yards of tracing cloth to be sent with the next car.
View original record To BY. from E. c. to Hs. X.1775. E2/M28.9.22. Will you please send us four size 5 millboards, without hinges, the next time a car is coming to WW., also about 2 yds. of tracing cloth. We believe that…

Scan114 Telegram received by telephone regarding the transport of pipe dogs and screwing dies for an iron water pipe.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. X1775 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 4.20 Date 8 NOV 22 To Roycar Derby By SNB from Chichester 3 56 Hives brings pipe dogs and screwing dies for 1 1/2 inch iron…

Scan115 Internal instruction on cost-saving methods for sending international cablegrams.
View original record Brt. Hs. Hm. RECEIVED OCT 4 1922 X1775 Worl/M4/10/22. Below is a copy of BJ17/H29/9/22, which please note and instruct accordingly:- "Cablegrams." I am not sure whether it is fully appreciated, and…

Scan116 Instructing the recipient to discontinue use of Pistern Hill road to avoid a potential injunction.
View original record Re. Pistorn Hill. X/775 TO: Hs. [Name struck through] D23/DL16.10.22. I enclose herewith copy of letter received from Shaw & Fuller, with regard to the use of Pistorn Hill, and a copy of EP's reply. I…

Scan117 Letter from the Hartshorne and Seals Rural District Council.
View original record Pistern Hill. X1775 TO: EP. Hs. Hm. D12/DL18.10.22. I enclose copy of letter from the Hartshorne and Seals Rural District Council. Please let me know what I should say in the matter. D. [Stamp]: Hs…

Scan118 List assigning numbers to various factory departments and shops.
View original record X1775 NUMBERS ASSIGNED TO DEPARTMENTS. 1. Automatic Machines. No. 1 Shop. Automatic Machines. No. 2 Shop. 2. Axle Tube Machining. 3. Coppersmiths. & Tinsmiths. 4. Coremakers. Alum. Fdy. Coremakers.…

Scan119 List of factory departments, processes, and workshop locations, continued from a previous page.
View original record CONTD. 2. 21. Hand Turret (Bar). . . . . No. 1 Shop. " (Chuck). . . " 1 " " (Bar). . . . " 2 " " (Chuck). . . " 2 " " " . . . . " 3 " 22. Hardening, etc. 23. Inspection (Final). . . No. 1 Shop. " " .…

Scan120 Continued list of company departments and sections.
View original record CONTD. 3 41. Whitemetal. 42. Chassis Repair Dept. 43.) 44.) 45.) 46.) Not in Use. 47.) 48.) 49.) 50. Pattern Shop. 51. Tool Room. [Handwritten 'X' and a line striking through the following item] 52.…

Scan121 Missed appointment with the Works Committee due to a member's illness and a lack of communication.
View original record X 7775 Ho RECEIVED NOV 8 1922 EP. } From BJ. Hs. } BJ15/H7.11.22. As it had been definitely arranged at the Works Conference that the Works Committee should come and see us on the afternoon of Monday,…

Scan122 Letter clarifying the circumstances of a poorly organised conference and suggesting improvements for future appointments.
View original record Y1775 BJ14/H22.11.22. To Mr. from BJ. Copies to:- Mr. Hm. [crossed out] Mr. Hs. [handwritten with arrow] Mr. Hy. [crossed out] Mr. My. [crossed out] Mr. HBY. [crossed out] Mr. W. [crossed out] Bft. Re…

Scan123 Controlling establishment charges, detailing the procedure for authorising staff increases or pay raises.
View original record To Wor. Hy. Hy. D. RY. Hr. Hg. Hmr. Hs. Wd. EP. ROY. X1775 BJ13/H5.12.22. Please note that it is very necessary to keep down all establishment charges to a minimum. C.J. has instructed that if any…

Scan124 Recommending that Chief Assistants in the Experimental Department be placed under contract due to their access to sensitive information.
View original record X1775 C.J. from Hs. c. to B.J. Hs4/LG12.12.22. With reference to the note - Re. Secrecy of experimental work. We return the sheet herewith duly signed. We should like to point out, however, that at…

Scan125 Assigning numbers to departments for handling Bonus Cards and Material Requisitions.
View original record Mr. Hives Y573 Experimental Dept. Please note that numbers have been assigned to the various Departments of the Works in order to facilitate the handling of Bonus Cards and Material Requisitions. The…

Scan126 Organizing guides for a visit of the Motor Press to the Works, including details of a rehearsal.
View original record To Wbr. - from Hr. " Sft. - " " " BY. - " " " Rg. - " " " Hm. - " " " Hy. - " " " Hs. - " " " Mr.Chandler " " " Mr.Maddocks " " " Mr.Shelton " " " Mr.Clough " " H8 RECEIVED DEC 14 1922 Hr7/M14/12/22.…

Scan127 Internal memorandum advising of the Chairman's new title, The Rt. Hon: The Lord Wargrave.
View original record Mr. Mr. Mr. Hs. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mailing. Mailing. [Stamped: Hs DEC 21 1922 RECEIVED] D/Unl/P.20.12.22. Please note all communications intended for the Chairman, should now be addressed to:- THE…

Scan128 Series of suggestions for safeguarding the secrecy and security of the Experimental Shop.
View original record WOR. from HS. X1775 Hs3/LG28.12.22. SUGGESTIONS FOR SAFEGUARDING THE SECRECY OF THE EXPERIMENTAL SHOP. In order to make it impossible for any unauthorized person to enter the Expl: Dept: we recommend…

Scan129 Report outlining the requirements and proposals for the Experimental Department.
View original record contd:- -2- We also consider that raw material castings and forgings for experimental work should come direct to the Expl: Dept: Stores and not pass through our Rough Material Stores. Any inspection…

Scan130 Suggestions for safeguarding the secrecy of the Experimental Department.
View original record To Hs. - from Wor. BY. - " " RHC. - " " X1775 RECEIVED DEC 29 1922 Wor5/M29/12/22. Suggestions for safeguarding the secrecy of the Experimental Department. It is important from many points of view,…

Scan131 Suggestions for increasing the privacy and efficiency of the Experimental Department.
View original record No. copy X1775 CJ. from Hy. Suggestions for increasing the privacy and efficiency of the Experimental Department. The question of the secrecy of the Experimental Department has been carefully…

Scan132 Estimate for works including fencing, a strong room, and a chassis dynamometer for the Experimental Department.
View original record EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT ESTIMATE SCHEME A. (1) Erect close fencing 7ft. high along the boundary rails on to Addison Road, adjacent to the Experimental Department - Erect similar fencing with all…

Scan133 Estimate for a new lavatory block inside the Experimental Department.
View original record Hy3/HC15.1.23. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. ESTIMATE SCHEME B. New Lavatory Block inside Experimental Department - £320 0 0 Add 10% for contingencies 32 0 0 TOTAL................ £352 0 0

Scan134 Estimate for Scheme D detailing costs for the extension of the Experimental Department.
View original record Hy4/HC15.1.23. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT ESTIMATE SCHEME D. (1) Build 6 standard 24' x 32' bays on to the end of the Experimental Dept. between the outer wall and the Addison Road boundary fence, in…

Scan135 Discouraging the use of internal memos in favor of conversations and conferences.
View original record To Mr. from Mr. " B.n. " B.y. " Rs. " Hy. " H. " ROI. " Art. " LVC. " HPT. " Hl. " Hr. Br4/H26.1.23. Reference CJ1/E25/1/23. CJ. directs me to circulate the following Memorandum - "The dictation and…

Scan136 Urgent request to authorize expenditure of £900 for a secrecy-related job in the Experimental Department.
View original record To Hy. - from Wor. c. to Hs. X1775 Wor4/M23.1.23. As per my instructionsverbally that Mr.Johnson had given me authority to undertake the first item of expenditure in connection with secrecy of the…

Scan137 Requesting arrangements to prevent vehicle use in avenues between test houses due to engine noise making it unsafe.
View original record /1775 hy. c. to Wor. c. to Sft. c. to Hm. c. to Hs. EP/Thn2/H26.2.23. re. Vehicular Traffic from the Works. It has for some long time been understood that only the main yards are to be used for…

Scan138 Quarterly note from CJ regarding the strict procedure for introducing changes to the chassis.
View original record To Wer. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To BY. from CJ. Quarterly Note. Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in the Chassis is being…

Scan139 Suggesting new access control procedures for the Experimental Department.
View original record Wor. from Hs. 4775 Hs2/LG9.3.23. EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. We suggest you send round a memo. on the following lines to the Superintendents and Foremen of the various Departments. "On and after Monday…

Scan140 The reassignment of Mr. Haldenby to address production delays and difficulties with chassis on test.
View original record To E.W. - from Wor. " E.D. - " " " Hs. - " " " S.F.B. - " " " H-de-H - " " " Royce - " " c. to - Hy. It has been decided by Mr.Royce and CJ. that Mr.Haldenby shall be employed in future on any serious…

Scan141 Quoting a telegram from Mr. Royce arranging a visit for Hives and Rowledge to Le Canadel.
View original record To Hs. from BJ. -Rg- BJ3/H28.3.23. I have received the following telegram from Mr. Royce, in reply to C.J's letter to him of 22nd March, which read as follows:- "When this has been done, I suggest…

Scan142 Communication procedures for chief officials travelling abroad on company business.
View original record To Es from CJ. c. to Gs. c. to Hv. c. to FWs c. to Jms. c. to Cgr. c. to Wor. c. to Ds c. to EPs c. to Hs. c. to Rgs. c. to BFs. c. to JHs c. to Hws c. to Wdv c. to A. c. to Er. It may be necessary…

Scan143 Instructing not to send copies of prints with technical memoranda addressed to R.
View original record X1775 To EFC. from BJ. BJ9/H9.5.23. Technical Memoranda addressed to R. EFC1/T3.5.23. Please note it will not be necessary in future to send S. copies of prints which may be attached to technical…

Scan144 From CJ to Wox regarding a severe lack of chassis deliveries and an accumulation of stock in the Test Department.
View original record HS X1775 To Wox, from CJ. c. to Eg. c. to Hd. c. to Roy. c. to Hs. c. to Hm. c. to BP. c. to Hl. c. to HY. c. to Hr. With reference to the serious lack of deliveries of chassis from Derby to London, I…

Scan145 From C.J. to Nor. requesting the cost of testing per chassis.
View original record To Nor. from C.J. CJ1/FS/29/5/23 - 2 - what the cost of test is per chassis. C.J. COPY

Scan146 Requesting arrangements for cleaning the Experimental Offices and discussing access logistics for the cleaner.
View original record X1775 To Sn. from EFC. EFC3/T10.5.23. RE EXPERIEMENTAL OFFICES. Up to the present these offices have not been included with the other offices in the matter of cleaning, and what has been done, has…

Scan147 Clarifying that diagrams or blueprints are not required with technical memoranda unless specifically requested.
View original record To Hs. from BJ. BJ4/H11.5.23. X 1775 Vacuum Feed for 40/50 H.P. Chassis. with reference to Hs3/LG9.5.23, please explain to those concerned that it is unnecessary to send us diagrams or blueprints with…

Scan148 Quarterly note confirming adherence to standardisation and regulations regarding the introduction of changes to the chassis.
View original record X1775 C.J. from Hs. Hs3/LG7. 7.23. Quarterly Note. In reply to your query with reference to Introduction of changes in the Chassis. The standardisation and regulations laid down by you are being…

Scan149 Outlining the logistical arrangements for guests attending the unveiling of Mr. Royce's statue in Derby.
View original record Hs For your information only - X 1775 C.T. CJ20/E5/6/23 To all Heads of Departments invited to the Luncheon on the 27th of June at Derby. From CJ. It is desired that the arrangements in connection…

Scan150 The arrangements for an Unveiling Ceremony, including car and engine placement and noise control for visitors.
View original record To EP - from Wor. Wor2/M14/6/25. Unveiling Ceremony. BJ. instructs me to ask you to arrange for about a dozen 40/50HP and 20HP chassis or cars to be standing inside and outside the Works and in odd…

Scan151 Quarterly note outlining the strict procedure for introducing chassis changes, warning against unauthorized alterations by citing a past failure with aluminium pistons.
View original record X1775 HS To. Wor. from CJ To Hs. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To BP. from CJ. To BY. from CJ. Quarterly Note. CJ17/E2/7/23 Introduction of changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in the…

Scan152 Internal memorandum announcing two new staff members and their designated abbreviations.
View original record Y1775 [Routing Stamp] H. SC. HY. Sft. HS. Wd. H. W. F/Am14/GM.4.8.23. Re: Major Keith Jopp Mr J. L. Reilly. (Struck through) Please note that CJ. advises these two gentlemen have joined the staff of…

Scan153 CJ to Hs. approving the distribution of experiment results from the Derby facility.
View original record X1775 To Hs. from CJ. CJ9/E13/9/23 Referring to BJ's memo. to you BJ2/DN8/9/23, with regard to sending to Oy. copy of all experiments made at Derby, please note that I agree to this suggestion and…

Scan154 Sharing of experimental data from Derby with the American Company in Springfield to avoid duplicating research.
View original record X.1775 BJ2/DN/8.9.23. TO Hs. FROM BJ. R. considers it advisable, if CJ. agrees, that we should provide Cy. with a copy of all experiments made at Derby to avoid a repetition of these being made at…

Scan155 Establishing an Experimental Committee, outlining its purpose, members, and initial high-priority experiments.
View original record X.1775 RG. } HY. } from R. Hs. } EFC. } & } R2/M20.9.23. RE. EXPERIMENTAL COMMITTEE. X.1775. It has been decided by Mr. Royce and myself that it might facilitate and improve the research work if it…

Scan156 Cancelling instructions for a research committee and clarifying design responsibilities for experiments and production.
View original record To Rg. from R. To EFC. from R. To Hy. from R. To Hs. from R. copy to Wor. [Handwritten annotation] X1775 [Handwritten annotation] X1778 X3054 After consultation it has been decided to cancel the…

Scan157 From C.J. announcing a business trip to Paris and delegating communication to B.J. during the absence.
View original record X1775 CJ5/E50/10/25 To R. from CJ. To D. from CJ. To Hop. from CJ. To My. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Rg. from CJ. I am leaving on the 1st November for Paris on business and cannot say exactly when I…

Scan158 Taking responsibility for the Experimental Department security and increasing patrol frequency to hourly.
View original record X1775 To Wor. from Hs. Hs2/LG4.10.23. With reference to the attached. RHC. and myself have carefully considered this matter and see no reason why we should not take full responsibility for watching…

Scan159 Renewal of petrol storage licences and their locations.
View original record X1775 Re- Storage of Petrol -------------------- EP. c. to Hm. c. to Hs. D/AWS6/EP5.10.23. Kindly note we have renewed the Storage Licences as follows:- 200 galls in cabinet outside Repair Dept. 200 "…

Scan160 Quarterly note on the procedures for introducing changes to the chassis, stressing the importance of adhering to regulations.
View original record To Wor. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To BP from CJ. To BY. from CJ. Quarterly Note. Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in the Chassis is being…

Scan161 Requesting a lean-to shed for the Experimental Department for washing and storing parts.
View original record X1775 WOR. from Hs. Hsl/LGS.10.23. LEAN-TO SHED FOR EXPL: DEPT: ETC. Referring to the attached ref. Wor5/M3.10.23 and EJJ4/HC3.10.23 in connection with the above. RHC. and myself have gone into this…

Scan162 Quarterly note confirming adherence to standardisation routines regarding changes to the chassis.
View original record X1775 CJ. from Hs. Hs2/LG8.10.23. Quarterly Note. Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Referring to your CJ5/E6.10.23 in connection with the above. As far as we are aware, no changes have been made…

Scan163 Confirming availability at the Derby Works on a Wednesday following a conference.
View original record S/W FROM PN. Hs. X1775 PN2/VR/151023. I shall be remaining in Derby after the Conference and shall be at the Works most of Wednesday, and will be available to discuss any special points with you then.…

Scan164 Instructing on the correct format for assistants to use initials when writing letters.
View original record TO: EFC. I am instructed by the General Manager to ask you to instruct your assistants that the indicating initials named on the indicating cadr are only to be used; and that if any of your assistants…

Scan165 Request for a ticket to the Olympia Show on the View Day.
View original record CONFIDENTIAL. W/S. X1775 C. from Hs. Hs2/LG23.10.23. OLYMPIA SHOW. Is it possible for you to obtain for me a ticket to enable me to visit the Olympia Show on the View Day - the day before the Official…

Scan166 Confidential memo from 'Hs' requesting a ticket for the Olympia Show View Day.
View original record W/S. C. from Hs. X1775 CONFIDENTIAL. Hs2/LG23.10.23. OLYMPIA SHOW. Is it possible for you to obtain for me a ticket to enable me to visit the Olympia Show on the View Day - the day before the Official…

Scan167 Clarifying the procedure for indicating initials and signing authority on memorandums.
View original record V1775 INDICATING INITIALS TO: EFC. D1/DL2.11.23. I am requested by EJ to send you a copy of his memo as follows :- "With reference to the memorandum you have circulated to heads of departments, please…

Scan168 The poor condition of roads leading to the private and main gates, requesting repairs.
View original record Hy. from Hs. X1775 Hs2/LG16.11.23. EXPL: DEPT: ROADS. The road leading to our private gate is in a shocking condition. Where the concrete slope finishes the builders have left a hole. We also…

Scan169 Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Limited concerning the road testing of new motor bicycles.
View original record X1775 Rudge-Whitworth Limited. TELEGRAMS, TELEPHONE RUDGE, 1104. COVENTRY. H.S Coventry. Friday, 30th November, 1923. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. RECEIVED Dear Sirs, ROAD…

Scan170 Continued letter to Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. regarding the testing of Lighting Sets.
View original record CONTINUED LETTER TO RUDGE-WHITWORTH, LTD. SHEET NO. 2. 30.11.23. If you would let me know how this compares with your own testing I should be much obliged. Of course, in the Summer time one would…

Scan171 Provision of a uniform for a temporary driver at Le Canadel.
View original record To Hs. from BJ. Copy to PN. BJ11/H5.12.23. X1775 Private. Driver for Le Canadel. Hs2/LG3.12.23. PN. is ascertaining whether there is some uniform here which will be suitable for this purpose, and will…

Scan172 Instructing Stores to despatch an 'AA' badge and an 'RAC' badge to Mr. Cowan.
View original record X1775 BP. from Hs/Rm. c. to Mr. Chatwin. Hs/Rm/LGI 2.12.23. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Mr. Cowan, Conduit Street :- 1 'AA' Badge and 1 RAC. Badge. Will you please issue the…

Scan173 Sourcing of a suit and overcoat for a driver for 'Le Canadel'.
View original record W/S. S/W PH. from Hs. PRIVATE. X1775 Hs2/LG6.12.23. DRIVER FOR LE CANADEL. HS With reference to BJ11/H5.12.23. We should like to know as soon as possible whether you have been able to find any old…

Scan174 Quarterly note establishing the strict procedure for introducing changes to the chassis.
View original record X1775 Hs To Wor. from CJ To Hs. from CJ. To Hd. from CJ. To BP from CJ. To BY from CJ. Quarterly Note. Introduction of changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in the Chassis is being…

Scan175 P.N. to Hs. to arrange availability for a meeting in Derby.
View original record X1775 PN1/DN/15.1.24. TO Hs. c. to E.P. Dict: 14/1/24. FROM P.N. Referring to our conversation this morning, I should like to arrange to be available at Derby on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 22nd…

Scan176 Instructions for an emergency mail service using a trial car during a railway strike.
View original record Instruction for Emergency Mail Service x1775 via RR TO:- Trial car one each way S/W & N/S during cly Railway Strike D/SmG/OR.21.1.24. Avo Dept. EFC. Ch. Dr. H17. Hys. Em. HS. K.Sp. Ry. Er. Estimating…

Scan177 Alternative mail arrangements due to a railway strike.
View original record X1775 To H.T. D. J.R. Hs. Sy. T.M.S. B.O.P. Re MAIL. The following memoranda has this morning been circulated at Conduit Street. Will you please arrange accordingly? URGENT " Please inform all…

Scan178 Announcing a new 7-day grace period for issuing certain orders and requisitions.
View original record Sft. from Wd. c. to Chat. c. to Hm. c. to EF. c. to ME. c.to EPC. c. to Hy. c. to Wd. X/1775 Wd2/NJ29.1.24. Issue of Orders. I attach hereto copy of Wd1/NJ29.1.24 announcing to all concerned the…

Scan179 Outlining the updated procedures and timelines for issuing orders based on requisitions.
View original record Roy.from Wd. c.to Ma. c.to OO/GEA. c.to OO/AES. c.to OO/Dn. c.to OO/RCB. c.to OO/LF. C O P Y. Wd/WJ29.1.24. Issue of Orders. Please note, it has been decided that orders must be issued in satisfaction…

Scan180 Sealing of car parts post-inspection to avoid redundant 'Danger Chart' inspections, particularly for chassis sent to coachbuilders.
View original record X1775 BY c. Hs. c. Wor. c. Hm. EP2/H4.2.24. re. Sealing of car parts & "Danger Chart" Inspection. In view of CJ's general instructions that no cars in future are to be handed to customers, either new…

Scan181 On general policy, cautioning against attempting too much while advocating for simplicity and persistence.
View original record R. on GEN POLICY — ATTEMPTING TOO MUCH & ACHIEVING TOO LITTLE. * X.1775 To DA. E. RG. FROM R. c. to CJ. BJ. Wor. BY. Hs. R5/M15.2.2.4 RE. PROGRESS AT WW. X.1775. Will all at WW. take great care not to…

Scan182 Confidential memo discussing the assignment of a draughtsman to Le Canadel and the potential project delays.
View original record To CJ. from DA and E. c. to Wor. RG. BY. HS. CONFIDENTIAL. Y1775 E1/MS.2.24. RE. DRAUGHTSMAN FOR LE CANADEL. X.9770 XX.1775 X.1031. Referring to the above we should like to make it clear that the…

Scan183 Instructing an employee to take a three-week summer holiday.
View original record BV. from Wor. EFC. " " H. " " Hy. " " Hs. " " Hy. " " EP. " " R. " " Roy. " " Slt. " " W. " " Ws. " " A. " " Br. " " X1775 Wor3/M12/2/24. I am instructed by BJ. to inform you that it is considered…

Scan184 Reminding an employee of travel notification rules and inquiring about a steering issue.
View original record X1775 To Hs. from CJ. CJ9/E26/3/24 I understand that you have returned to Derby. I am enclosing herewith memorandum which was addressed to you and others on the 30th April 1923, indicating that it is…

Scan185 Internal memorandum instructing departments on the correct method for fastening papers, prohibiting wire clips in favour of pins.
View original record To Wer. from BJ. D. My. BP. Hs. By. Rg. Hm. KJP. Wd. Hoy. X/775 BJ9/H28.3.24. USE OF WIRE CLIPS. Please inform those concerned in your department that wire clips must never be used for fastening…

Scan186 Letter from the Ministry of Transport concerning identification marks painted on motor vehicles.
View original record COPY. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, Roads Department, 7, Whitehall Gardens, London, S.W.1. 3rd April 1924. Ref: R.V.4118. Sir, I am directed by the Minister of Transport to refer to your letter of the 25th…

Scan187 The legality of painting identification marks on curved petrol tanks and the decision to use aluminium plates.
View original record Hs. ✓ Hm. A. X1775 D/L7/T9.4.24. For your information please note that we have recently been corresponding on the subject of Identification marks painted on petrol tanks of [redacted] vehicles.…

Scan188 Fitting of rear plates to London trials cars.
View original record -2- As far as London trials cars are concerned they are taking an early opportunity of fitting a rear plate to each of those which at present have the number painted on the tank. D.P.

Scan189 Requesting the loan of number plates for Mr. Royce's arrival.
View original record TO HS. FROM E. X1775 E1/M2.4.24. I do not know what Mr. Royce's arrangements are but we ought to be able to run the RR. here, to meet him at the station, and for his immediate requirements. Could you…

Scan190 Request for materials for a history of the company's first ten years, being compiled for publication.
View original record S/W - Hs. X1775 Bgs11/LC. 29. 4. 24. I am collecting the material for a history of the first ten years of the Rolls-Royce Company, which C.J. is compiling with a view to publication. Any photographs,…

Scan191 Letter from Charles McNeil & Co. requesting a personal favour to expedite a chauffeur's instructional course.
View original record TELEPHONE-REGENT 2138. TELEGRAMS-MANAGERIAL, PICCY, LONDON. CABLES-MANAGERIAL, LONDON. X1775 CHARLES McNEIL & Co., ENGINEERS. CHARLES McNEIL, M.A., B.SC, M.I.MECH.E. P. DE H. HALL, B.SC.,…

Scan192 From EFC to KJP regarding a misdirected letter and how to respond.
View original record 1/c Instruction Class To KJP. from EFC. EFC1/T8.5.24. I have received the enclosed letter which was so distinctly addressed to me that I opened it without hesitation, and destroyed the envelope, as I…

Scan193 The arrangements for Sir Gilbert Garnsey's chauffeur to attend the company school, correcting a previously stated date.
View original record To EFC. Your EFC1/T8.5.24. KJP3/H8.5.24. I am returning the letter from Charles McNeil & Co. I have made enquiries and find that an offer has been made by Sales to Windovers to take in Sir Gilbert…

Scan194 Letter to Charles McNeil clarifying arrangements for a chauffeur to attend the company school.
View original record EFC2/T. 8th May, 1924. Charles McNeil, Esq., 199, Piccadilly, London, W.1. Dear McNeil, I received your letter, ref. CMcN/WP. of the 7th inst., with reference to Sir Gilbert Garnsey's new 20 HP. R.R.…

Scan195 Announcing a re-arrangement of duties for Mr. Percy Northey and the creation of a new department.
View original record TO ALL CONCERNED. Mr. Percy Northey has, in view of forthcoming developments, asked that there might be a re-arrangement of some of his many and varied duties and responsibilities in order that he may…

Scan196 Action on letters received from The United Express Co. Ltd.
View original record BP. from Hs. X1775 Hs5/LG17.5.24. Will you kindly deal with the two attached letters we have received from The United Express Co.Ltd., Shipping, & Insurance Agents, London, E.C.4. Hs.

Scan197 Announcing the appointment of Commander W. Briggs and his official abbreviation.
View original record V1775 TO:- [strikethrough: B.J;] RFC; [strikethrough: By;] W1; Hm; Hs; KDP; [strikethrough: L;] My; BP; RP; [strikethrough: Re;] Roy; Sn; SPt; Va; Vd; [strikethrough: Wh;] Un; Yor. D/Sn2/GH.26.5.24.…

Scan198 Outlining travel arrangements for a visit to Derby, including train times and hotel location.
View original record Handwritten: S/H (crossed out), Copy to Hs., Hs, X1775, Cur (signature). Typed: CSB2/GW/10-6-26. I propose coming up to Derby tomorrow. Please arrange to have anything you wish me to see ready in the…

Scan199 Arrangements for a visit to Derby to conduct tests, requesting preparations be made in another person's absence.
View original record Hs. X1775 CWB1/GM/5-6-26. Copy to:- Hs. Mr. I have made all my arrangements for the early part of next week so that I can come to Derby on Monday which I still propose to do owing to the difficulty in…

Scan200 From P.N. to Hs. outlining travel plans and a conference schedule.
View original record [Handwritten] X. 1775 [Typed] PN4/DN/26.5.24. TO Hs. FROM P.N. I have to be with a car on business at Leicester tomorrow afternoon, and shall drive on to the Midland Hotel, Derby, I propose to be at…

Scan201 Letter from Rudge-Whitworth Ltd. enquiring about daily testing mileage for a car compared to a motor cycle.
View original record Rudge-Whitworth Limited. TELEGRAMS, TELEPHONE RUDGE, 1104. COVENTRY. TBB/B. Coventry. Friday, June 6th, 1924. E. Hives Esq., Rolls Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear Hives, What daily distance do you find that…

Scan202 Letter discussing mileage testing results and the factors affecting average speed.
View original record X1775 Hsl/LG. 13th. June. 1924. T.B.Barrington Esq., Messrs. Rudge Whitworth Ltd., Coventry. Dear Barrington, Recently, when we have set out to cover the max. mileage per day, we have been able to…

Scan203 Loan of an experimental car to a Mr. Southern for the purpose of testing a new brake system.
View original record X1775 To CJ. from Hs. Hs4/LG19.6.24. With reference to the attached letter from Mr. Southern dated the 3rd. ult. We think we could conveniently loan to Mr. Southern an experimental car for two or…

Scan204 Letter to Mr. Southern regarding the arrangement of a car for his visit to Derby.
View original record X1775 25th. June. 1924. "Ravenswood", Ebbertson Rd., Rhos-on-sea, North Wales. Dear Southern, CJ. has sent your letter ref. SRN/5/2463 on to me. I think we can arrange to fix you up with a car for a…

Scan205 Letter discussing travel arrangements and the loan of a car.
View original record X1775 June 26/22 Ravenswood Abbotson Rd. Rhos-on-Sea N. Wales My dear Hives Many thanks for your letter which I was indeed pleased to receive. I had'nt heard from C.J. direct and therefore concluded…

Scan206 Explaining the temporary suspension of regular conferences due to key personnel being engaged on a costly problem.
View original record From CJ. To Wor. D. Roy. Wd. Hy. BY. BP. Hm. Rg. Sft. LHS. C. H. PN. Sg. EWT. Mxx EFC. Ms. My. Tr. [Handwritten]: X1775 [Handwritten]: FW Brakes. [Handwritten]: EFC It should be understood that the…

Scan207 Letter explaining car unavailability due to vehicles being used for Spring Tests in London.
View original record 41775 EXPL: DEPT; 11th. Aug. 1924. Bedford House, Seaview, I.W. Roy. from Hs. Referring to your letter of the 9th.inst. I am very sorry to say that we shall not have a car available to send down to…

Scan208 Clarifying the distribution procedure for experimental reports.
View original record To B.J. from Hs. 41775 Hs6/LG18.8.24. EXPERIMENTAL REPORTS. In the past we have assumed that if we sent a report addressed to C.J., it went through your hands and that it was unnecessary for us to…

Scan209 Requesting that two copies of experimental reports are provided for convenience.
View original record To Hs. from BJ. BJ10/H19.8.24. X.1775 EXPERIMENTAL REPORTS. Hs6/LG18.8.24. Although I do see practically every report you address to C.J., there are times when it would be a distinct convenience if…

Scan210 Quarterly note outlining the correct procedure for introducing changes to the chassis and warning against unauthorized alterations.
View original record [Handwritten Note in top left corner]: HCS [Handwritten Note, top center]: K1775 To Wor. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Ws. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To BY from CJ. Quarterly Note. Introduction of Changes…

Scan211 Outlining the reorganisation of the Test Department to separate testing and inspection from completion and rectification duties.
View original record [Handwritten] HS X1775 [Typed] CJ5/E9/10/24 From CJ. To R., BJ., Wor., EP., My., D., Hm., Hs., Hy., BY., Wd., PN., H., CWB., C., Cxr., E., Da. The Administration have found in the general regulation…

Scan212 Outlining the reorganisation and responsibilities of the Test, Production and Experimental departments.
View original record (5). The Test Dept. should be recognised as the centre for all running information and should circulate useful information to all Service Depots as to how to overcome troubles and make the best of the…

Scan213 Approval of an alteration for 'Free of Charge Work' and its potential cost implications.
View original record To from BJ Copy to.....Hs. BJ10/H7.11.24. X1775 FREE OF CHARGE WORK. Thank you for BY12/H5.11.24. We are glad that R. has approved the alteration. We felt that he should know what each alteration was…

Scan214 Quarterly note from Hs. to CJ. confirming adherence to instructions in the Experimental Department.
View original record To CJ. from Hs. X1775 Hs3/LG28.10.24. Quarterly Note. The instructions contained in your memo. CJ17/E29.9.24. are being adhered to in the Experimental Department. Hs.

Scan215 Uniform requirements for Mr. Royce's driver at Le Canadel.
View original record X1775 To B.J. from Hs. Hs1/LG27.11.24. DRIVER FOR R. AT LE CANADEL. X1775 x4219 We recommend that the driver who will be with R. at Le Canadel should have uniform similar to the Sales Dept drivers. We…

Scan216 Compliance with regulations for foreigners travelling to France.
View original record X1775 Hs. Wn7/H20.12.24. Foreigners in France. Your attention is directed to the attached memorandum, with which you will have to comply in the event of your going to France. It will, of course, also…

Scan217 Notice regarding a French decree on identity cards for foreigners.
View original record Hs. FOREIGNERS IN FRANCE. Identity Cards. A decree was published in Paris in the "JOURNAL OFFICIEL" of the 1st. November last, of which it is necessary to take notice. In the event of the provisions…

Scan218 Translated extract from a decree outlining regulations for foreigner identity cards.
View original record -2- Article 2. - - Article 3. In cases of change of address, the foreigner must have his identity card visaed at the "Mairie" or the "Commissariat de Police" of his new domicile. A special sheet is…

Scan219 Page from a legal or administrative document detailing articles related to expulsion and law.
View original record -3- Article 12. continued. without prejudice to the right of expulsion vested with the Minister of the Interior, in virtue of the law of the 3rd. December 1849 (Article 7). Article 13. - - Article 14.…

Scan220 Quarterly note on the protocol for introducing changes to the chassis and a warning against unauthorized alterations.
View original record X1775 HS To Wer. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Hq. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To BY. from CJ. Quarterly Note. CJ16/E30/12/24 Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in the…

Scan221 Quarterly note confirming that instructions for changes in the chassis are being carried out.
View original record CJ. from Hs. X1775 Hs3/LG31.12.24. Quarterly Note. The instructions in your Quarterly Note, re. Changes in the Chassis, are being carried out. Hs.

Scan222 Clarifying the procedure for charging employees for private telephone calls.
View original record H.S. X1775 TO: Chiefs at W. CJ. writes as follows :- "Would you please ascertain from the heads "of every department at Derby, and report to me, "whether it is understood by all who use the tele-…

Scan223 Confirming agreement with attached sheets regarding free of charge work.
View original record X.1775 To Hm. from Hs. Hs2/LG2.1.25. FREE OF CHARGE WORK. We agree with the attached sheets. Hs.

Scan224 Notice regarding French identity card regulations for British passport holders visiting for more than 15 days.
View original record W/S - H. W/S - GWB. W/S - PN. Hs. EP. Wor. X1775 Wn15/H29.1.25. Foreigners in France. Further to my Wn7/H20.12.24., to which was attached a copy of Wn33/H11.12.24. giving particulars of Identity Cards…

Scan225 Correct procedure for heading memos when the head of a department is absent.
View original record V1775 Wor. Rg. EP. Hs. By. Wd. My. ROY. Fm. Ev. Your attention is called to CJ's memo, reference CJ1/H5.2.25., a copy of which is given below:- "I notice that, when heads of departments are away, for…

Scan226 Clarifying a recent instruction and attaching the relevant correspondence for all concerned.
View original record Handwritten: Miss Gill X1775 Please note & act accordingly Wn18/H13.2.25. Typed: Wor. Bg. P. Hs. By. Wd. My. Roy. Hm. Hy. Referring to CJ's recent instruction - (CJ12/H2.2.25) which was circularised…

Scan227 Seeking clarification on the correct procedure for referencing letters and using initials.
View original record COPY. CJ. from Wn. Wn51/H10.2.25. Reference your CJ12/B.2.25. to D. Some little difficulty seems to be experienced in regard to the first and third paragraphs of your recent instructions. If we take…

Scan228 Clarifying the procedure for using initials on correspondence when a department head is absent.
View original record COPY. To Wn. from CJ. CJ10/W12.2.25. Referring to your Wn51/H10.2.25. it was quite right that By's initials should appear on letters issued by his Department when he is present, no matter whether he…

Scan229 From CJ to Hs. insisting that company officials must report their daily movements to the administration.
View original record X1775 To Hs. from CJ. I had heard in the middle of last week from BY that you had arrived back at Derby. I enclose copy of my memo to you CJ1/D30/4/23. I suppose you had forgotten its contents. I do…

Scan230 Enforcing a four miles per hour speed limit for all vehicles within the Works yard.
View original record X1775 Wor3/M16/2/25. To Mr. [illegible] from Wor. " Mr. [illegible] " " " Mr. St.Clair " " " Mr. Wozencroft for Transport Dept. " [illegible] " Hs. Will you please take every precaution to see that…

Scan231 Secret memo assigning the codename 'USA' to the 20 HP four-speed gearbox model and outlining secrecy protocols.
View original record Handwritten: 48C Handwritten: 20 hp & 4 speed & FWB - Secrecy - Code Name USA Handwritten: X1778 Later charged to 'INDIA' WW. (R (Da (Ev (E S. (LHS (Cx (Tr (PN (H (Sg SECRET CJ8/C17.1.25. W. (AC (By…

Scan232 Secret memorandum deciding to use the code word 'INDIA' for the 20 HP model instead of 'USA'.
View original record WH. (R. (Da. (Ev. (E S. (LHS (Cx (Tr (PN (H (Bg (AC (By (EP (EFC (Hy (Hs (Hn W. (My (Roy (Rg (Sft (Wor (Wd (Wm SECRET CJG/C4.2.25. X1775 Further to my CJG/C17.1.25, it has been decided to use the code…

Scan233 Instructing staff on the procedure for distributing technical memoranda.
View original record To Messrs. Hy. Hm. Hs. Sigs. Hove Wd. X1775 BJ5/H2.3.25. Re TECHNICAL MEMORANDA. When you write technical memoranda to G.J., (whether in reply to a memorandum from him or not), G.J. wishes you please…

Scan234 From DA to HS seeking clarification on travel instructions to Le Canadel.
View original record TO HS. FROM DA. ORIGINAL X1775 DA1/M5.3.25. X1775 With reference to your HS5/LG3326., I have not had any instructions that R. wishes me to go to Le Canadel. I do not know whether your letter is a…

Scan235 Clarifying the procedure for charging employees for private telephone calls.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs. D/DL.27.3.25. CJ writes as follows :- "Please enquire from the head of every department at Derby, and report to me as to whether it is understood by all who use the telephone for private…

Scan236 From Hs. to CJ. confirming adherence to regulations regarding changes in the chassis.
View original record To CJ. from Hs. X1775 Hsl/LG28.3.25. Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Referring to your query in connection with the above. The standardisation and regulations laid down by you are being…

Scan237 To the Print Room requesting the standardization of photostat sizes to 8' x 10'.
View original record Miss. Bradford - Print Room - from Hs. X1775 Hs/Rm1/LG31.3.25. PHOTOSTATS. We should be pleased if in future you will endeavour to reproduce all photostats for the Experimental Dept. to one standard…

Scan238 Quoting a quarterly note to prevent the company's cars from being towed through the streets.
View original record K1775 BP (crossed out) c. to Hs. D/AWS11/D1.4.25. We give below copy of BJ's Quarterly Note. "Everything possible should be done to "prevent Rolls-Royce cars being towed "through the streets. Are we…

Scan239 From 'Wd' announcing a leave of absence and arrangements for cover during that period.
View original record X1775 p. from Wd. c. to Wcr. c. to By. c. to Hs. c. to Hn. c. to My. c. to Roy. c. to Mc. Wd3/NJ/19.5.25. I have been accorded leave of absence on holidays for the 3 weeks 25th May-14th June…

Scan240 Confidential memo discussing the policy of mechanic-testers flying during aero engine tests.
View original record CONFIDENTIAL. X1775 BJ8/H30.6.25. To Hg. from Bl. Copies to wor- Hs. Testing Aero Engines. (Mechanics Flying). I understand that sometimes it may be necessary for our mechanic-testers to fly when…

Scan241 Requesting employees to contact the Managing Director two days prior to any holiday departure.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs. D/DL1.7.25. Write Monday The Managing Director requests that, always before you leave for a holiday, you should, two days prior to your departure, see or telephone or write to the…

Scan242 From Hs. to C.J. regarding upcoming holiday dates and availability.
View original record To C.J. from Hs. X1775 Hs4/LG20.7.25. RE. HOLIDAYS. I propose starting my holidays when the Works close on 24th. July. although I shall be available in Derby until 31st. July. I shall be returning to…

Scan243 From Hs. to WOR. seeking clarification on the procedures for officials using experimental cars.
View original record To WOR. from Hs. X1775 Hs3/LG22.7.25. RE. RUNNING EXPERIMENTAL CARS. Y180 BJ28/H21.7.25. With reference to cars for Rg's use - see CJ8/D24.8.21 of which you had a copy. About the same time I wrote to…

Scan244 Cover note for a notice regarding the issue of requisitions for materials and supplies.
View original record HS. X.1775 Wd3/NJ5.8.25. Materials and Supplies. Herewith I send you copy of a notice ref.- Wd5/NJ5.8.25 agreed to by BJ. with regard to the issue of requisitions and I shall be glad if you will…

Scan245 Notice outlining the approval process for requisitions and orders for materials, substances, and general stores.
View original record Ref.- Wd5/NJ5.8.25. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. NOTICE toall concerned in the issue of requisitions for supplies and issue of orders to suppliers against such requisitions. No requisition or order is to be…

Scan246 Informing recipients that 'P.N.' will be away for at least ten days starting from the 22nd.
View original record To Cx. Mor. - GMD. -SP. - H. Hs. AG X1775 EJS/H18.9.25. Please note that P.N. will be away from Tuesday next, the 22nd inst. for at least ten days. B.J. [Faint Stamp: RECEIVED 18 SEP 1925] [Faint…

Scan247 Quarterly note establishing a strict procedure for introducing changes to the chassis, referencing a past failure with aluminium pistons.
View original record HS X1775 To Wor. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To BY from CJ. Quarterly Note. CJ15/E29/9/25 Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in the…

Scan248 Quarterly note regarding the introduction of changes to the chassis.
View original record X1775 To CJ. from Hs. Hs2/LG30.9.25. Quarterly note. Introduction of changes in the Chassis. The instructions contained in CJ15/E29.9.25 are being adhered to. Hs.

Scan249 To testers and drivers regarding safe driving practices, specifically on Swarkestone Bridge.
View original record T.M.W + HK COPY X1775 Please show all Corp Testers [crossed out] Ex8/T14.10.25. To all Testers and Drivers in the Test & Transport Depts. Although we are not involved in the recent Motor Bus accident…

Scan250 To Mr. Hives regarding compliance with the National Insurance Acts for new employees under 16.
View original record National Insurance Acts 1911-24. X1775 D/ETA to Mr.Hives. 8th.October 1925. Several cases having recently come under notice, where our rule has not been carried out with regard to all new employees…

Scan251 Request from the Royal Air Force for a lecture on the 'Condor' engine for Aircraft Apprentices.
View original record Telephone No. :- AYLESBURY, 162. WENDOVER 72-74. Telegraphic Address:— AERONAUTICS, HALTON CAMP. HEADQUARTERS, X1775 ROYAL AIR FORCE, HALTON CAMP, BUCKS. Date...Oct...16th...1925. RECEIVED STAMP: OCT…

Scan252 Directive to staff about reverting to pre-war business organisation and procedures following the war.
View original record To the Members of the Staff. Now that we are getting back to our pre-war activities I am desirous that we should as far as possible get back to our pre-war organisation modified to such an extent as…

Scan253 Inter-departmental operations, correspondence efficiency, and financial accountability.
View original record -2- In the cases of self-contained departments, such as the repair departments at Cricklewood, Lillie Hall and Sales Department, the same operations should take place as if there were at each place a…

Scan254 Standardization of staff name abbreviations on reports.
View original record S.S. 223A (100 T) (S.H. 159 11-8-20) G. 2800 TO HS. FROM R. X1775 R4/M24.10.25. Copy to ~~BS.~~ ABBREVIATION OF STAFF NAMES. I have received Motor Show reports from some of your assistants, via BJ. I…

Scan255 Various thread standards used for name-plate screws, studs, and bolts in automobile construction.
View original record TO C.I. FROM R. Copy to - BL " GY " HS. ORIGINAL X1775 RS/M27.10.25. re. NAME-PLATE SCREWS. X1775 These are not a special RR. pitch, as we have no special sizes of studs and bolts, because we use the…

Scan256 Notice postponing the stocktaking event until the following year.
View original record HS. X1775 ~~Sft. &~~ All Superintendents - from Wor. Wor8/M28/10/25. STOCKTAKING. ----------- Will you please inform all concerned that there will be no stocktaking on the 31st inst. This is now…

Scan257 Letter from the Air Ministry outlining the procedure for obtaining passes to visit Experimental Establishments.
View original record Copy to Wor. } from Rg. " " EP. } " " Hs. } X1725 Air Ministry, London, W.C.2. Ref: 576387/25/R.T.P. 30 October 1925. Gentlemen, Visits to Experimental Establishments. Adverting to this Department's…

Scan258 Preparations for a visit to the works by the Air Minister, Sir Samuel Hoare.
View original record X1775 Wor/7/M18/11/25. To. from Wor. Mr. Coghill " Mr. Smithdale " Mr. [redacted] " Mr. Coverley, c. Hs. We are expecting Sir Samuel Hoare, the Air Minister, to visit these Works at one o'clock on…

Scan259 Outlining a new procedure for communicating with customers about delays in car delivery.
View original record 41775 TO CL. H. DF. Hs. PH. Hs. CB. Hs. H. H. VS. DELIVERY OF COMPLETE CARS TO CUSTOMERS. Troubles are continually arising with agents and customers because, when a customer is expecting to receive…

Scan260 Outlining the procedure for handling damaging customer complaints about new models.
View original record BJ3/H24.11.25 (Cont'd.) -2- We must remember that in the meantime each customer is spreading damaging reports that there is something radically wrong with our new models. In case of any complaints on…

Scan261 Copy of a letter to Connaught Motor & Carriage Co. Ltd. explaining a vehicle delivery delay due to rigorous final testing.
View original record ENCLOSURE TO BJ3/H24.11.25. COPY OF LETTER TO CONNAUGHT MOTOR & CARRIAGE CO. LTD. DATED 17th November 1925. It has been reported to me that the above car is not ready for delivery to-day as we had…

Scan262 Letter addressing customer policy and a specific issue with road springs on Mr. Joll's car.
View original record -2- it is to our mutual benefit, as well as to the customer's benefit, that the customer shall not start in the first place on a car with which he might be disappointed. We must give him the perfect…

Scan263 Copy of a letter to Connaught Motor Company Ltd. clarifying the policy on pre-delivery improvements to cars.
View original record ENCLOSURE TO BJ3/H24.11.25. COPY OF LETTER TO CONNAUGHT MOTOR COMPANY LTD., DATED 18th November 1925. With reference to our letter of the 17th November, we should like it to be understood that,…

Scan264 Updating the wording for letters regarding the Workmen's Compensation Act for service abroad.
View original record WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT. K1775 Service Abroad. Wor: Hs.✓ EF. Hm Cr Sg. D/L10/B23-6-25. With reference to the letter to be given to workmen in accordance with BJ2/H3.3.25, please note the dates…

Scan265 To standardize the official name of the instruction class held at Seleng House, Ewell.
View original record - from Wor. D D/WH. D/SH. Mr. Em. SmT. Hsy. EP. BY. Hy. Hs. Wor6/M27/11/25. V1775 INSTRUCTION CLASS AT SELENG HOUSE, EWELL, SURREY. Please note it has been decided, as far as possible, always to refer…

Scan266 Discontinuing the use of names for aero engines in favour of numerical designations.
View original record Mor. B. Sy. -days- Expt. ENT. MS. Re/EST. X1775 RgT/W8.12.25 AERO ENGINE NAMES. I give below copy of BJS/H4.12.25:- "Kindly arrange, in corresponding with the Ministry, *for all reference to our…

Scan267 Letter from the Air Ministry outlining the procedure for mechanics visiting Experimental Establishments.
View original record COPY. SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTORS LTD. ---------------------------------------- Copy of letter from :- AIR MINISTRY, London W.C. 2. 576387/25/D. of C. 18th. December, 1925. Sir, Visits to…

Scan268 Attaching a copy of a letter from the Air Ministry to the S.B.A.C. concerning visits to R.A.F. Experimental Establishments.
View original record Nor. EP. Hs. Y1775 Rg10/W23.12.25 Visits to R.A.F. Experimental Establishments. For your information I attach copy of a letter from the Air Ministry to the S.B.A.C. regarding the above. This is the…

Scan269 Quarterly note regarding succession planning for managers to ensure continuity during long-term illness.
View original record To D. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To Wor. from CJ. To C from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To BX from CJ. To My. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. Quarterly Note. I have a Diary Note to remind you that:-…

Scan270 From Hs. to CJ. confirming adherence to instructions regarding chassis changes.
View original record To CJ. from Hs. X1775 Hsl/LG31.12.25. Introduction of Chassis Changes. Referring to CJ12/E29.12.25. The instructions contained in this memo. are being adhered to. Hs.

Scan271 Instructing staff to contact the Managing Director before taking holiday leave.
View original record TO: Hs. X1775 D/DL1.1.26 The Managing Director requests that, always before you leave for a holiday, you should, two days prior to your departure, see or telephone or write to the Managing Director,…

Scan272 Division of the Experimental Test Department into sections and assigning responsible personnel.
View original record To. TMW. RHC. ACL. Rm. GWH. AJL. TAG. X1775 Hs/LG5.1.26. 4209 EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. It has been decided to divide the Expl: Test Dept. into the following sections. SECTION. IN CHARGE. Aero Engine Test.…

Scan273 Internal quarterly note from Hs. to CJ. providing replies to two questions.
View original record To CJ. from Hs. X1775 Hs2/LG4.1.26. Quarterly Note. CJ11/E29.12.25. The reply to the first question is - Mr. Warwick. " " " second " " - None at all. Hs.

Scan274 Clarifying the procedure for charging employees for private telephone calls made from the Derby site.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs. D/DL1.1.26. The following is copy of memo. from CJ: "CJ2/E30.12.25. "Is it clearly understood by all at Derby, that anyone wishing to use the Company's telephone for private purpose,…

Scan275 Instructing department heads at Derby to report any absences to avoid confusion and customer inconvenience.
View original record BY - from Wor. EPC. L. Hy. H. Hs. My. EP. Rg. Roy. Wd. Ws. PRIVATE. X1775 Worl/M15/2/26. I give you below copy of memo, reference CJ11/E13/2/26, which I have received from CJ:- " Will you kindly see…

Scan276 Guide to the Greek alphabet and its common usage in technical notations.
View original record Y1775 X.1775. GREEK ALPHABET. α alpha β beta γ gamma δ delta ε epsilon ζ zeta η eta θ theta ι iota κ kappa λ lambda μ mu ν nu ξ xi ο omicron π pi ρ rho σ sigma τ tau υ upsilon φ phi χ chi ψ psi ω…

Scan277 Forwarding a letter from Leicestershire County Council regarding two of the company's cars.
View original record Hs. - from Wor. X1775 Wor7/M1/3/26. I send you herewith memo from Wn. reference Wn5/H1/3/26, together with copy of letter from the Leicestershire County Council, with regard to two of our cars. Will…

Scan278 From Hs. expressing gratitude for being made a member of the National Geographic Society.
View original record To OY. from Hs. X1775 Hs1/LG8.3.26. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. I do not know who I have to thank for making me a member of the National Geographic Society - whoever it is, I am very grateful to…

Scan279 Arranging a visit to progress the aero engine programme.
View original record R.(l) at Le Canadel. (Strikethrough) For Sep W.H. Tate. (Strikethrough) C. Hives (Strikethrough) C. Halls (Strikethrough) C. Sidgreaves c. Hs. Handwritten: 9-30 12/3/26 X1775 Typed: Rg4/Wll.3.26 I…

Scan280 Requesting 50 copies of two experimental reports and asking for an update on other reports.
View original record To Sn. from Hs. X. 1775 Hs4/LG12.3.26. EXPERIMENTAL REPORTS. Herewith two experimental reports which please hand to Mr. Brierley to take off 50 copies. We should like to know when we are likely to…

Scan281 From DA to HS regarding travel arrangements for a visit to Le Canadel.
View original record TO HS. FROM DA. X1775 DA1/M15.3.26. re. VISIT TO Le CANADEL. I have not heard anything either from you or from R. further about the proposed visit to Le Canadel, and I presume the first car will now…

Scan282 Granting permission for four named employees to be absent to visit the Industrial Research Laboratories in Birmingham.
View original record X1775 Hs. - from Wor. Wor2/M16/3/26. Please note Mr.Wormald has given permission for the following, in your department, to be absent on Thursday, the 18th inst., to enable them to visit the Industrial…

Scan283 Quarterly note from 'CJ' establishing the procedure for introducing changes to the chassis and warning against unauthorized alterations.
View original record N1775 Hs To Wor. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. To Wd. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To BY from CJ. Quarterly Note. Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in the Chassis is being…

Scan284 Quarterly note to managers regarding succession planning in case of illness.
View original record To D. from CJ. To EP from CJ. To Sur. from/CJ. To C. from CJ. To Hy. from CJ. To Rd. from CJ. To BY from CJ. To Ry. from CJ. To Hs. from CJ. [Handwritten Initials]: Hs [Handwritten Number]: 4775…

Scan285 Quarterly note from Hs. to CJ. providing answers to two questions.
View original record To CJ. from Hs. X/1775 Hs5/LG26.3.26. Quarterly Note. CJ17/E25.3.26. The reply to the first question is - Mr. Warwick. " " " second " " - None at all. Hs.

Scan286 Quarterly note from Hs. to CJ. confirming adherence to instructions in a previous memo.
View original record To CJ. from Hs. X1775 Hs5/LG26.3.26. Quarterly Note. CJ19/E25.3.26. The instructions contained in the above memo. are being adhered to. Hs.

Scan287 Outlining the procedure for employees making and being charged for private telephone calls.
View original record TO: Hs. X1775 D/DL27.3.26. CJ writes as follows :- "Please report to me whether it is clearly understood by all departments at Derby, that, should any one wish to use the telephone for private…

Scan288 Internal memorandum from Hs. to D. confirming that instructions are being carried out.
View original record To D. from Hs. X1775 Hs7/LG29.3.26. Referring to D/D27.3.26. CJ's instructions are being carried out. Hs.

Scan289 Instruction on the procedure for booking railway tickets for company business.
View original record TO: Hs. X1775 D18/DL29.3.26 CJ instructs that railway tickets from Derby to London and vice versa, and also railway tickets for travel anywhere in this country on the Company's business, should be…

Scan290 To superintendents regarding the collection of old stock-taking lists for correction.
View original record Mr Shires. X1775 To all Superintendents. RWT/1/H31.3.26. Some time ago it was anticipated that the Annual Stock-taking was to be made at the end of October last. We issued to you printed instructions…

Scan291 Procedure for purchasing railway tickets.
View original record Purchase of Railway Tickets. TO: EFC. D8/DL8.4.26 With reference to my D18/DL29.3.26, I am requested by CJ to advise you that when you order tickets from the Direct Transport and Shipping Co. Ltd. you…

Scan292 Clarifying the procedure for purchasing railway tickets, specifying a minimum notice period.
View original record Purchase of Railway tickets. TO: EFC. D17/DL13.4.26 With reference to my previous memos, in order to settle questions which have been raised, the decision of the Administration is that the instruction…

Scan293 Instructing the Stores department to pack and forward two boxes of indicator instruments to two different universities.
View original record To EP. from Hs. c. to Mt. X1775 Hs/TMWL/LG16.4.26. We are sending into the Stores - 2 Boxes of Indicator Instruments. Will you please instruct these to be very carefully packed and forwarded as under…

Scan294 Announcing new management appointments made at a Board Meeting.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs. D1/DL24.4.26. [Handwritten note]: only 13 days after CJ's death on 11th april 1926 At a Board Meeting on the 23rd instant the following appointments were made :- Mr.Basil Johnson,…

Scan295 Announcing the agreement of a two-week annual summer holiday for staff.
View original record BY. from Wor. EEC. [Struck through] Hy. [Struck through] H.H. [Struck through] Hm. [Struck through] He. [Struck through] EP. [Struck through] Rg [Struck through] Roy. [Struck through] Srt [Struck…

Scan296 Potential impact of a strike on designing work and proposing transport to West Wittering.
View original record HS X1775 To Wor. from BJ. Designing Dept. Copy to Hs. Copy to BY. Copy to Rs. We do not want the strike to hang up the progress of our Designing work more than is necessary. Would it be of any…

Scan297 Standardisation sheets, requiring a 10,000-mile road test for parts before customer delivery.
View original record To Bj. from Hs. X1775 Hs1/LG.5. 26. STANDARDISATION SHEETS. X3066 CJ. originated the standardisation sheet and decided which officials should sign them. The view he expressed was that no matter how…

Scan298 Arrangement of staff summer holidays and a proposal for taking them.
View original record from Wor. FPC. " " Ry. " " Hl. " " Hs. " " R. " " Roy. " " Sft. " " BrT " " Wd. " " Ws. " " c. D. " " G. My. " " X1775 Wor2/M15/5/26. SUMMER HOLIDAYS. Further to my Wor3/M4/5/26; one of the chief…

Scan299 Proposed schedule for the annual summer holiday, detailing periods for works and staff.
View original record SUGGESTED DISTRIBUTION OF Annual SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKS' HOLIDAY JULY SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST SUN MON TUE WED…

Scan300 Confirming summer holiday arrangements and requesting staff absence lists for the payroll department.
View original record BY. - from Wor. EFC. Hy. Hl. Hs. He. Roy. Sft. EST. W. Ws. FP. X/775 Wor9/M19-5-26. [Stamp: RECEIVED 20 MAY 1926] SUMMER HOLIDAYS. ---------------- The proposed arrangement for the holidays is now…

Scan301 Instructing staff on measures to reduce the high cost of trunk telephone calls.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs. D31/DL1.6.26. I have received the following letter from the Managing Director and I have no doubt you will communicate it to your staff accordingly, viz :- "Will you please instruct all…

Scan302 From BJ to Hs. about the implementation of a new card system for improvements.
View original record X1775 To Hs. from BJ. BJ4/E8/6/26 You will have seen by my memo. BJ16/E7/6/26 that we are starting a card system here and that the list requested in my memo. BJ10/E26/5/26 will be of great use to us…

Scan303 Advising of the appointment of Mr. Normald as the new General Works Manager.
View original record Wor appointed General manager SH RECEIVED 23 JUN 1926 X1775 TO: HS. D1/DL.23.6.26. I am requested by the Managing Director to advise you that the Board have appointed Mr. Normald to be General Works…

Scan304 Quarterly note regarding succession planning for responsible positions in case of prolonged illness.
View original record To D. from BJ. To Rg. from BJ. To EP from BJ. To Wor. from BJ. To C. from BJ. To Sg. from BJ. To Hy. from BJ. To Wd. from BJ. To Hm. from BJ. To BY from BJ. To My. from BJ. To Hs. from BJ. Handwritten…

Scan305 Requesting staff to write to the Managing Director two days prior to taking a holiday.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs The Managing Director requests that, always before you leave for a holiday, you should, two days prior to your departure, write to the Managing Director, reminding him of your approaching…

Scan306 Economy in stationery supplies.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs. D25/DL26.6.26. The following is copy of letter from the Managing Director in regard to economy in stationery supplies :- "Will you please let me know whether you are arrang-ing to go…

Scan307 Announcing the appointment of Mr. S.G. Wheeler as Export Manager.
View original record Handwritten: Wheeler ex India, now back in England, appointed Export manager (Sg's old job) Vn75 Typed: TO: Hs. Please note that Mr. S.G. Wheeler (Whr) has been appointed Export Manager and will be…

Scan308 Post Office Telegram regarding vehicle logistics, travel arrangements, and fitting new splashers.
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. Office Stamp: 0292 DERBY. SENT At: JUL 26.…

Scan309 Requesting a fortnightly list of trunk calls made by a department.
View original record Hs. Hy. (crossed out) Hn. (crossed out) Mx. (crossed out) Sft. (crossed out) X1775 EWT2/ET1.7.26. Trunk Calls Wor. has requested me to advise you that he would like a fortnightly list, showing the…

Scan310 Quarterly note from Hs. to BJ. confirming that instructions from a previous note are being followed.
View original record To BJ. from Hs. X1775 Hs4/LG6.7.26. Quarterly Note. Answering BJ14/E24.6.26. The instructions given in this note are being adhered to. Hs.

Scan311 Weekly chart outlining service duties and staff rotas for watchmen and the transport department.
View original record Nor. LP. HS.✓ MX. P. D. for Watchmen. My. Sft. Mr. Wozencroft - for Transport Dept. Mr. Shaw. Handwritten: AC/N/C/1 25-5- CHART FOR SERVICE DUTIES. Week ending 25th. Sept. 8.a.m. From 8a.m. to 4p.m.…

Scan312 Circulating a copy of a Sales Bulletin concerning the relationship between the UK and American companies.
View original record From BJ To A., BY., CWB., Bgs., C., Cx., D., Hy., Hm., H., HK., Hs., My., PN., EP., Py., Rg., Sg., Tr., Whr., Wd., Wor. X1775 HS BJ5/E14/9/26 R.R.Ltd. and R.R. of America Inc. I think the attached…

Scan313 Quarterly note regarding succession planning for managers in case of prolonged illness.
View original record To D. from BJ. To Ag. from BJ. To EP from BJ. To Wor. from BJ. To Sg. from BJ. To Hy. from BJ. To Wd. from BJ. To Hm. from BJ. To BY from BJ. To My.from BJ. To Hs. from BJ. [Handwritten]: Hs…

Scan314 Quarterly note regarding the procedures and past failures when introducing changes to the chassis.
View original record X1775 To [crossed out] from BJ. To Hs. from BJ. To Wd. from BJ. To EP from BJ. To BY from BJ. Quarterly Note. BJ18/E29/9/26 Introduction of Changes in the Chassis. Please report whether any change in…

Scan315 The need for a central storehouse for experimental and Air Ministry aero engines and a request concerning No. 8 Test Bed.
View original record To Hy. To WOR. } From Hs/TMW. X1775 Hs/TMW/LG30.9.26. EXPERIMENTAL AND AIR MINISTRY AERO ENGINES. As the number of these increases, the need for a central place to store them becomes greater. There…

Scan316 Quarterly note from 'Hs.' to 'B.J.' responding to two previous questions.
View original record To B.J. from Hs. x1775 Hsl/LGL.10.26. Quarterley Note. Replying to BJ12/E29.9.26. The reply to the first question is - Mr. Robotham. ! " " " " 2nd. " " - None at all. Hs.

Scan317 Quarterly note confirming that instructions from a previous memo are being adhered to.
View original record To BJ. from Hs. X1775 Hs2/LG1.10.26. Quarterley Note. Replying to BJ13/E29.9.26. The instructions contained in the above memo. are being adhered to. Hs.

Scan318 To 'Hs' detailing the procedure for notifying the Managing Director before taking a holiday.
View original record X. 1775 TO: Hs. D/DL4.10.26. Hs OCT 5 1926 RECEIVED The Managing Director requests that, always before you leave for a holiday you should, two days prior to your departure, write to the Managing…

Scan319 Log of trunk calls made by the Experimental Department.
View original record To Wor. from Hs. X1775 Hs/LG8.10.26. TRUNK CALLS. The following trunk calls have been put through by the Expl: Dept: Date. | Initial. | Remarks 2.9.26 | Hs. PN's request. | PN. London. 8-EX car.…

Scan320 Announcing the introduction of log books for all experimental aero engines.
View original record To TMW. from Hs/Rn. c. to RHC. VH. c. to AAR. FCW. c. to TAG. Mr. Smithdale. X1775 Hs/Rn1/LG9.10.26. AERO ENGINE LOG BOOK. It has been decided that every experimental aero engine shall have a Log Book…

Scan321 Private memorandum instructing departments to consider expenditure reductions due to a severe downturn in trade.
View original record BY. from Wor. Rg. " " Hy. " " Wd- " " Roy. " " Hm- " " Hl- " " BP. - " " Hs- " " EFC.- " " X1775 PRIVATE. Wor5/M15/10/26 At the request of the Administration, and on account of grave slackness of…

Scan322 From the Managing Director about reducing expenditure on stationery.
View original record Use of Stationery. X1775 TO: Hs. D5/DL5.10.26. I am requested by the Managing Director to ask that you will try and find ways and means of reducing waste of stationery, such as unnecessarily expensive…

Scan323 Instructions on maintaining and updating Aero Engine Log Books for F.10 engines.
View original record To VH. from Hs/Rm. To FCW. X1775 Hs/Rm/LG12.10.26. AERO ENGINE LOG BOOKS. X3804 Will you please enter up in the log books a brief resume of the tests and alterations carried out on F.10's to date, and…

Scan324 Internal memorandum about arranging a daily 15-minute telephone service between London and Derby to reduce costs.
View original record Ry. Rep. Ds. Rep. Hs. Rep. Wbr. Wcr. Br. X775 re Telephone Service between London & Derby. ---------------------------------- From Monday next, November 1st, arrangements have been made for a…

Scan325 Log of trunk calls made by the Experimental Department.
View original record To Wor. from Hs. X1775 Hs/LG4.11.26. TRUNK CALLS. The following trunk calls have been put through by the Expl: Dept: :- DATE. | INITIAL. | REMARKS. 8.10.26 | Rm. | Dunlops - re. 6.75" tyres. 11.10.26…

Scan326 Requesting a new blue uniform for a driver named Dodd as his current one is shabby.
View original record W/S. To C. from Hs. X775 Hsl/LG16.11.26 We shall be sending our man Dodd out to drive R. at Le Canadel this year. We think he ought to have a new blue uniform. The one he has is over two years old and…

Scan327 Sending Dodd to Le Canadel and acquiring a uniform for him.
View original record S/W Hs X775 C3/C17.11.26. Hs1/LG16.11.26. I note it is proposed to send Dodd out to Le Canadel. Do you want us to get this uniform for him? If so, what about the fit? C.

Scan328 Arrangements for sending Mr Dodd to London for a uniform fitting.
View original record X1775 To C. from Hs. Hs2/LG22.11.26. DODD - FOR LE CANADEL. X269 We shall be sending Dodd to London either on Wednesday or Thursday this week so that he can be measured for his uniform. We will…

Scan329 Instructions for mechanics regarding service procedures at Martlesham Heath.
View original record BP/Tmm Hs X1775 D/BP/N25/B2.12.26 Re : Mechanic's Services at Martlesham Heath. -------------------------- We have received a request from The Air Ministry to notify our mechanics that in future when…

Scan330 Inviting multiple recipients to lunch at the Midland Hotel in Derby.
View original record To BY. from BJ. To D.- from BJ.- To Hy from BJ. To Hl: from BJ: To Hm: from BJ: To Hs: from BJ: To My from BJ.- To EP from BJ: To Rg. from BJ. To ROY from BJ: To Wd. from BJ: To Wn: from BJ: To Wor.…

Scan331 From Hs. to B.J. regarding an inability to attend the Midland Hotel lunch due to a prior arrangement.
View original record To B.J. from Hs. X1775 Hs2/LG3.12.26. Midland Hotel Lunch. Referring to BJ21/E2.12.26. I have made arrangements to visit R. on Wednesday next and shall be leaving Derby midday on Tuesday. I regret I…

Scan332 From BJ to Hs regarding a missed lunch, a visit to R., and points concerning economy.
View original record X1775 To Hs. from BJ. Midland Hotel Lunch. BJ17/E6/12/26 With reference to your Hs2/LG3/12/26, of course, whilst I am sorry that you will be unable to lunch with us on Tuesday, I quite appreciate that…

Scan333 Internal memorandum instructing staff to stop using envelopes for non-private inter-departmental mail.
View original record PI. EFC. D. Sy. Hl. Hs. Hy. EP. Eg. Hoy. Sft. HWT. Wd. We. Mi. X1775 Wor1/WS-12-26. Economy. --------- BJ. complains that when he arrived at the Works last Tuesday, he received Works' letters in 10…

Scan334 Agreeing to the circulation of correspondence marked 'secret' in envelopes.
View original record BY. from Wor. Hs. " " Rg. " " d1775 Wor3/M8-12-26. ECONOMY. ------- With reference to my note Wor1/M6-12-26, BY. points out that in addition to private letters, there is a second class of…

Scan335 Service duty rosters and on-call arrangements for staff over the Christmas holidays.
View original record Mr. ...y. for Watchmen. EP. Hs. Mx. BP. Mr. ...ft. Mr. Wozencroft - for Transport Dept. Mr. Shaw. X1775 Hm6/W22.12.26. Re Service. Kindly note, that Radford will be on duty on Friday next, from 4 p.m.…

Scan336 Quarterly memo regarding succession planning for key personnel.
View original record To D. from BJ. To Wor. from BJ. To Rg. from BJ. To EP from BJ. To Sg. from BJ. To Hy. from BJ. To Wd. from BJ. To Hm. from BJ. To BY from BJ. To My. from BJ. To Hs. from BJ. X1775 Quarterly Note.…

Scan337 Quarterly note from BJ outlining the strict procedure for introducing chassis changes and warning of severe consequences for neglect.
View original record To Wor. from BJ. To Hs. from BJ. To Wd. from BJ. To EP from BJ. To BY. from BJ. [Handwritten in purple ink: X1775 with a triangle drawn around it] [Handwritten in red ink: HS] Quarterly Note.…

Scan338 From the Managing Director regarding holiday departure procedures.
View original record TO: Hs. X1775 D/BL30.12.26. The Managing Director requests that, always before you leave for a holiday, you should, two days prior to your departure, write to the Managing Director, reminding him of…

Scan339 Quarterly note from Hs. to B.J. responding to two questions.
View original record To B.J. from Hs. /1775 Hs/LG30.12.26. QUARTERLY NOTE. Replying to BJ17/29.12.26. The reply to the first question is - Mr. Robotham. " " " " second " " - None at all. Hs.

Scan340 Clarifying the procedure for personal telephone calls and ensuring users are charged.
View original record X1775 TO: Hs. D18/DL31.12.26. BJ writes as follows :- "Please report to me whether it is clearly under-stood by all departments at Derby that, should any-one wish to use the telephone for private…

Scan341 Quarterly note confirming adherence to instructions for the introduction of chassis changes.
View original record To BJ. from Hs. X175 Hsl/LG30.12.26. QUARTERLY NOTE. Introduction of Chassis Changes. Replying to BJ18/E29.12.26. The instructions contained in this memo. are being adhered to. Hs.

Scan342 Personal note from 'R' regarding their health and waiting for reports on work progress.
View original record FG. E. ) FROM R. DA. HS. ) (At Le Canadel.) C. to EG. WOR. C. to BY. F. X1775. R1/M14.4.30. ARRIVED WW. DURING EASTER. re. REPORTS ETC. I am not about my normal self, and have no excuse for shirking…

Scan343 Confirming the procedure for sending copies of all reports to R.
View original record Wor. From Hs/Rn. X1775. Hs/Rn. 6/MJ.25.4.30. In view of R.1/M14.4.30., we presume we are now in order in sending copies of all reports to R. Hs/Rn.

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