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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter requesting a formal letter of agreement be sent to Mr. Punt, with a copy to Mr. Hall.12th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan015
On hotel letterhead regarding a scale drawing for a body proposed for the Le Mans 24-hour race.12th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan016
The placement of the tank and filler cap to conform to the body shape.14th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan017
Request for a letter of authority and vehicle specifications for Mr. E.R. Hall's entry into the A.C.F. Grand Prix.14th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan018
Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding a job, requiring a model at Derby and a meeting with Mr. Sidgreaves.22th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan019
Cover letter to E.R. Hall enclosing a copy of a letter addressed to him at Berkeley Court.25th Jan 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan020
Letter to E.R. Hall requesting information on car tests and mileage clarification.25th Jan 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan021
Mr. E.R. Hall's entry into the Grand Prix A.C.F., with a handwritten note stating he is withdrawing from the race.25th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan022
Letter to E.R. Hall confirming a decision not to enter the French T.T. and attaching a blueprint of his car.27th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan023
Confirming Mr. E.R. Hall's withdrawal from the Grand Prix A.C.F. race.28th Feb 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan024
Brief acknowledgement note regarding Mr. E.R. Hall.2nd Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan025
Le Mans 24-hour race regulations and petrol strategy.5th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan026
Letter to Offord & Sons Ltd. regarding the petrol tank and spare wheel position for Mr. Hall's car.5th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan027
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a sketch sent to Offord for work on a car body, requesting a model be brought for discussion.5th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan028
E.R. Hall's Le Mans and T.T. race entries and the development of a 'Large Bore' engine.7th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan029
Letter to E.R. Hall with a suggestion for writing to the R.A.C. concerning their T.T. Regulations.9th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan030
The 1936 T.T. race regulations, eligibility, and proposed rules for modifications and production volumes.9th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan031
Page discussing competition with Bentley and the flexibility of regulations.10th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan032
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a potential addition to the T.T. Regulations for car specifications.10th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan033
Development of a large bore engine for Mr. E.R. Hall's Le Mans and T.T. racing car.11th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan034
Private memo seeking advice on car modifications for the Le Mans race, focusing on fuel capacity, engine compression regulations, and brakes.12th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan035
Letter discussing a float feed oil modification and clarifying the scope of work on a motor car.12th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan036
Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall concerning the design of a larger petrol tank and spare wheel carrier for a Bentley for the 24 hours race.12th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan037
Request to manufacture a flange from an attached sketch for an oil replenishing scheme experiment on E.R. Hall's car.13th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan038
The despatch of a loaned M.G. Crankcase Lower Half to its owner.14th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan039
Letter confirming the despatch of an M.G. Crankcase Lower Half to E.R. Hall.14th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan040
Letter discussing race strategy for the Le Mans race, covering fuel, weight, and engine compression.16th Jun 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan041
Instructions and regulations regarding brakes, oil/radiator caps, and wheels for a race car, likely for the Le Mans 24-hour race.16th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan042
Common vehicle failures and recommended preparations for long-distance driving or racing.16th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan043
Letter providing advice and observations on preparing for the Le Mans race.16th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan044
Letter in French from Géo Lefèvre concerning the regulations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.16th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan045
Thank you letter regarding the Le Mans regulations.18th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan046
Changing the destination for chassis BLG6-GA from Lillie Hall to the Experimental Department.17th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan047
Oil replenishing scheme for E.R. Hall's car, to be properly drawn up.17th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan048
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding race car specifications, preparations and logistics.18th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan049
Letter from 'Guy' to 'Harry' detailing the outcomes of an R.A.C. Competition Committee meeting regarding vehicle rules.18th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan050
Confusion over a request from Mr. E.R. Hall for a spare wheel bracket.20th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan051
Preparations for Mr. E.R. Hall's car for Le Mans, including work on a new chassis and fittings.30th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan052
Letter to L.R. Hall requesting he obtain a pair of Hartford Shock Absorbers, type 306.M.30th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan053
Request for an engine number required for the Le Mans entry forms.30th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan054
Letter discussing the thirty-two gallon tank capacity required for a three-hour run and arranging accommodation.30th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan055
On headed paper discussing an arrangement with Mr. Offord about the height of a petrol filler on a car body.30th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan056
Letter regarding a trap door for filler access and requesting the engine number.30th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan057
Letter from the Anglo-American Oil Company seeking consent to use Essolube 'Racer' oil in a Bentley.30th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan058
Specification sheet for Essolube 'Racer' lubricant.31th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan059
Letter to the Anglo-American Oil Company Ltd. regarding a query about oils.31th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan060
Requesting the engine number for Mr. Hall's new chassis.31th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan061
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the choice of engine oil for a Bentley set to race at Le Mans.31th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan062
Letter confirming hotel room reservations for the Le Mans race and clarifying the booking dates.31th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan063
Internal request for an engine number for Mr. Hall's new chassis, with the details provided.31th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan064
To Roy requesting an official order for 50 gallons of pure Benzol for the Le Mans race, specifying the required specific gravity.1st Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan065
Letter to the Anglo-American Oil Co. Ltd. detailing the required specifications for Benzol fuel for the 14th Grand Prix D'Endurance at Le Mans.1st Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan066
Page 2 of a letter discussing fuel specifications and procurement from France.1st Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan067
Letter from the Anglo-American Oil Company regarding a potential collaboration on the subject of Essolube.1st Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan068
Letter responding to an enquiry about obtaining a pair of rear Hartfords.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan069
Querying how to account for expenses related to Le Mans race preparations.1st Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan070
Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding fitting Hartford type shock absorbers to a Bentley.2nd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan071
The experimental testing and procurement of 12/41 ratio Hypoid bevel gears for a Bentley chassis rear axle.2nd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan072
Copy of a cablegram to Gleason Works in New York requesting the urgent despatch of Hypoid Gears.6th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan073
Specifications for E.R. Hall's petrol tank.2nd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan074
Letter from the Anglo-American Oil Company regarding the suitability of their Motor Benzole for the Grand Prix D'Endurance.2nd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan075
Letter to the Anglo-American Oil Company requesting 50 gallons of French Benzole for testing ahead of the Le Mans race.3rd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan076
Doubling the quantity of spare oil for the Bentley at Le Mans.3rd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan077
Work on chassis B-106-GA for customer billing.3rd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan078
Letter to Mr Leslie about forwarding a pair of rear and front jacks.3rd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan079
Confirming a delay will not hold up the work.4th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan080
Letter from the Anglo-American Oil Company regarding the shipment of 50 gallons of French Benzole.4th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan081
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. regarding a Dunlop blueprint and rim construction.4th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan082
Letter regarding a drawing for a 4.00 x 19 wheel and associated correspondence from other tyre companies.6th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan083
Letter regarding wheel modifications by Dunlop's and chassis delivery to Derby Works.6th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan084
Plan of work for Mr. E.R. Hall's car post-race.6th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan085
From E.W. Hall detailing a list of required preparations and specifications for the Le Mans race car.6th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan086
Required modifications for brake jaggers and the development of a special oil gauge.6th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan087
Request to The Ethyl Export Corporation to test the knock rating of English and French Benzole fuels for Le Mans.6th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan088
Letter from India Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. to Mrs. E.R. Hall regarding tyre dimensions.7th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan089
Specifications for a spare oil tank for E.R. Hall's car.8th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan090
The completion of a design for aluminium brake drums for the Le Mans race.3rd Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan091
Room booking arrangements for the Le Mans practice sessions.8th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan092
Device to prevent dangerous brake jaggers on the Bentley, with a discussion on using aluminium brake drums at Le Mans.8th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan093
Letter concerning the quality testing of Benzole samples from Le Mans.8th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan094
Telegram received by telephone with instructions to call the S R Hotel Negresco in Nice.9th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan095
Letter from Richard at John Summers & Sons discussing vehicle performance issues like brakes, suspension, and acceleration.14th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan096
Letter providing feedback on a trial of two new Bentley cars, detailing performance, springing, braking, engine noise, and body styling.14th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan097
Letter detailing a list of complaints and requested modifications for a car.14th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan098
Modifications to the instrument board fixing and oil filler for a Le Mans car.15th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan099
Modifications required for a car with a new streamlined body before testing at Monthlery circuit.15th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan100
Internal request to issue an order for Green Cord for the road springs of chassis B-35-AE.16th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan101
Request to S. Smith & Sons for a bespoke large-faced petrol gauge for E.R. Hall's car, which is running at Le Mans.16th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan102
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the return of a Notek headlamp and the fitting of Marchal headlamps for a race.16th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan103
Request to borrow and modify a set of Bentley brake shoes for E.R. Hall's Le Mans car.17th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan104
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a request concerning an Electric Petrol Gauge for Mr. E.R. Hall's car.17th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan105
List of points raised by Mr. E.R. Hall during a works visit regarding car modifications.17th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan106
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the dial size and a warning light for a special petrol gauge for Mr E.R. Hall's car.18th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan107
Four modifications for E.R. Hall's B-21 engine, based on findings from a dismantled B-3 unit.20th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan108
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a proposed Petrol Gauge Meter and tank unit.20th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan109
Outline drawing for a Bircraft Type E.P.G. petrol meter, made by S. Smith & Sons.10th Oct 1931Box 90a \ 4  Scan110
Drawing of an electric petrol gauge and its aircraft tank attachment.22th Feb 1934Box 90a \ 4  Scan111
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the design of a petrol tank for a Le Mans car.21th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan112
Letter to Mrs. E.R. Hall detailing proposed modifications for a 4¼ litre Bentley chassis.23th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan113
Letter detailing vehicle modifications and discussing chassis delivery arrangements.23th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan114


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