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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 from S. Smith & Sons concerning the design and specifications of an automatic choke control unit.20th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0139
Despatch request for one automatic jet control to Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd.28th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0140
Internal request to place an order for two automatic jet controls with S. Smith & Sons Ltd.28th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0141
Letter to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the return and retention of automatic jet control units for testing.28th Jan 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0142
Letter from the Experimental Department to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. chasing the delivery of a special automatic jet control.10th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0143
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the delivery of a special Automatic Jet Control.14th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0144
Despatch note for an Automatic jet control to S.Smith & Sons, Ltd.16th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0145
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the dispatch and specifications of a Small Automatic Jet Control.22th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0146
Payment for an Automatic Jet control unit from S. Smith & Sons.30th Mar 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0147
Letter from The Automobile Engineer magazine regarding a combined air cleaner and air temperature control unit.5th Oct 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0148
Letter to The Automobile Engineer regarding an air temperature control unit and tests carried out with Mr. Grose.9th Oct 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0149
Letter to S. Smith & Sons clarifying a misunderstanding about an air temperature control unit.9th Oct 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0150
Letter from 'The Automobile Engineer' magazine regarding inaccurate records from Messrs. S. Smith & Sons.16th Oct 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0151
Letter of apology from S. Smith & Sons regarding a misunderstanding over an Air Temperature Control Unit.18th Oct 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0152
List of required work and measurements for a Citroen Bentley 4-B-IV chassis.7th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 1  scan0153
The reduction of transverse pivot lean on a Citroen Bentley.21th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 1  scan0154
Steering geometry modifications for the Citroen Bentley.4th Dec 1936Box 123 \ 1  scan0155
Short memo regarding a report on Citroen front suspension and the need for more road experience.17th Dec 1936Box 123 \ 1  scan0156
Request to fit a temporary exhaust pipe to a Citroen Bentley to clear a new torsion bar support crossmember.13th Jan 1937Box 123 \ 1  scan0157
Tests to diagnose a transverse shake on a Bentley fitted with a Citroen front suspension.12th Jan 1937Box 123 \ 1  scan0158
The change of rear springs on a Citroen Bentley 4.B.1V car.8th Feb 1937Box 123 \ 1  scan0159
Initial design and production plan for a Bentley S2 straight-8 engine.8th May 1939Box 123 \ 1  scan0160
Specification of modifications and parts fitted to a Bentley 80 No.6 engine unit.29th Mar 1944Box 123 \ 1  scan0161
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding bonnet issues on the Phantom II and a request for a faster car.31th Dec 1936Box 123 \ 2  scan0001
Letter from a retailer proposing a trial of a new French silencer that eliminates back pressure.20th Apr 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0002
Sea trial results for Sulzer-type engine silencers on the Chasseur N°1 vessel.20th Nov 1936Box 123 \ 2  scan0004
Sea trial results for the engine silencers of Submarine Chaser No. 3.1st Apr 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0005
Test report on engine silencers for submarine chaser No. 3, including performance data and audibility trials.1st Apr 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0006
Installation schematic for a Lascroux patented double silencer on a Chasseur III vessel.1st Apr 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0007
Test report on a Hotchkiss car, comparing standard and Lascroux silencers.4th May 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0008
Letter from Jack Barclay regarding poor clutch performance on the 4¼ litre Bentley.4th May 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0009
Letter to J. Barclay regarding the performance of 4 1/4 litre and 3 1/2 litre Bentley clutches and engine idling.15th May 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0010
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding silencers for the 25/30 and Bentley models, and the Phantom III.31th May 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0011
Letter from Jack Barclay to W.A. Rowbotham regarding the manufacturing of a silencer and arranging a meeting.2nd Jun 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0012
Query regarding a blueprint for a special silencer to confirm if it is for a 3½-litre or 4¼-litre Bentley.11th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0013
Letter to Jack Barclay Ltd. confirming the engine specifications for a 4¼-litre Bentley.15th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0014
Complaint letter from Jack Barclay Ltd regarding faulty instruments, specifically electric clocks, on cars.6th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0015
Complaint letter from Jack Barclay Ltd regarding the inferior quality of Smiths clocks in cars.2nd Jun 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0016
Letter from retailer Jack Barclay to W.A. Rowbotham enclosing a letter from a customer regarding a silencer.23th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0017
Letter arranging an interview for Mons. J.L. Lascroux regarding a silencer.22th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0018
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding the sale of a Phantom III to a mutual friend.28th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0019
Letter to Mons. Pierre F. Mimerel regarding a delay in reply and arranging an interview for Mons. J.L. Lascroux.28th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0020
Letter from Jack Barclay Ltd. to W. A. Robotham concerning the sale of a Phantom III chassis.30th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0021
Telex communication regarding an interview on exhaust systems and testing timelines.2nd Aug 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0022
Telegram received by telephone regarding a test of a silencer in Derby.2nd Aug 1937Box 123 \ 2  scan0023
Telegram from Paris to arrange a test for a silencer in Derby.10th Mar 1932Box 123 \ 2  scan0024
Customer request for a Thermoid Clutch Plate for a Trials Car.11th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0025
Dispatch of a Borg & Beck Clutch Driving plate for a Jack Barclay car.22th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0026
Confirming a verbal request to despatch a 10' Thermoid faced clutch plate for car B.37.LE.22th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0027
Telegram from Barclay to Rowbotham regarding a lunch invitation at the Midland.26th Oct 1926Box 123 \ 2  scan0028
Letter discussing the hiring of semi-skilled dismantlers for engine repair and their starting pay.13th Jun 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0029
Feedback on a Bentley-V and a Trials Car, specifically regarding rear body comfort and an oil issue.10th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0030
Recommending taking vehicle B.34.AW off the road due to poor performance and to avoid giving the B.V. type a bad name.14th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0031
Criticisms of a Bentley's body and interior layout.14th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0032
Responding to criticism from Jack Barclay and Sclater Booth regarding the B.V. model's design and performance.16th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0033
Critique and comparison of car models B.V and B.II, addressing feedback on features and performance.16th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0034
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding chassis numbers and negative reports on a trials car.17th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0035
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward regarding bonnet lifting issues on a Bentley-V at speed.19th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0036
Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a note on Jack Barclay's Bentley.26th Jul 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0037
Letter from Jack Barclay to W.A. Rowbotham regarding a stock list and an invitation to lunch.20th Aug 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0038
Enquiry to Mr. Barclay about sourcing a 3.5 litre Bentley and an 8 HP Standard or Austin saloon.22th Aug 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0039
Letter advising a customer on a high-mileage engine overhaul and available cars.22th Aug 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0040
Price list for various used 3½ Litre cars with different coachwork.22th Aug 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0041
Letter from Jack Barclay Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding the availability of used Bentley cars for a potential customer.24th Aug 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0042
Letter from Jack Barclay discussing the £875 retail price for a car, sourcing a smaller car, and arranging a viewing of two Bentleys.27th Aug 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0043
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding the price of a car for a friend.27th Aug 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0044
Letter from Jack Barclay Ltd regarding a 3 1/2 litre Bentley Sedanca Coupe, chassis B.199 BL.4th Sep 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0045
Letter to Lt. Carnoult Jones regarding the sale of a 1934 Sedanca coupe by Barker.9th Sep 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0046
Customer letter declining the purchase of a Bentley due to wartime circumstances, returning a picture.18th Sep 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0047
Letter to J. Barclay regarding a prospective client's decision not to purchase a Bentley.23th Sep 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0048
Letter to J. Barclay discussing the unsuccessful search for a Citroen and the potential sale or part-exchange of a 1938 Buick.15th Oct 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0049
Letter to Jack Barclay Ltd. addressing customer complaints about car springing, pinking, and speed.30th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0050
Letter discussing the performance of a car driven by George Eyston and the superior chassis facilities at Hythe Road compared to Derby.30th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0051
Letter to Jack Barclay addressing complaints about car springing, pinking, and performance.30th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0052
Letter discussing a car driven by George Eyston, its speed record, and the best location for chassis work.30th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0053
Letter addressing customer complaints about car springing, engine pinking, and vehicle performance.30th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0054
Page 2 of a letter discussing George Eyston's car and facilities at Hythe Road versus Derby.30th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0055
Letter from Jack Barclay detailing the service history and issues with his Bentley car, chassis B 34 AW.26th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0056
Letter from Jack Barclay detailing ongoing issues with a car and suggesting a long-term test.26th Nov 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0057
Postscript to a letter concerning a singing noise from the gearbox due to a low oil level.4th Dec 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0058
Letter to Mr. Barclay informing him that a Buick car is no longer for sale as it has been commissioned by the Transport Department.4th Dec 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0059
Letter from retailer Jack Barclay complaining about his Bentley's suspension, pinking, and speed.2nd Dec 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0060
Continuation letter from Jack Barclay regarding car maintenance, data gathering, and a request for a loaner vehicle.7th Dec 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0061
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding car suspension issues, top speed, and wartime service limitations.7th Dec 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0062
Confidential nett trade price list for stock items from Jack Barclay Ltd.10th Dec 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0063
Customer complaint from Jack Barclay regarding a noisy second speed gear and a proposal for its rectification.16th Dec 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0064
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding stronger rear springs for a car.19th Jan 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0065
Letter from Jack Barclay regarding suspension issues and other work required for a Bentley B 34 AW.15th Jan 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0066
Continuation of a letter from Jack Barclay with a handwritten postscript about a potential Bentley sale.22th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0067
Response to a customer complaint about soft rear suspension, with recommendations for modification.22th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 2  scan0068
Customer complaint about soft rear suspension and the proposed modifications to the damping system.22th Jan 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0069
Potential engine repairs for a car belonging to Jack Barclay, including costs and wartime feasibility.23th Jan 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0070
Complaint from Jack Barclay about his B.V.'s rear suspension being too soft, with advice on modifying the damping.22th Jan 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0071
Arranging with Jack Barclay to swap a gearbox between chassis B.34-AW and B.28-AW.31th Jan 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0072
Letter from a retailer regarding the performance of a Bentley B 34 AW, requesting modifications to increase its speed.11th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0073
Continuation page of a letter discussing payment for parts, signed by Jack Barclay.13th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0074
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding the performance of experimental Bentley cars and the Corniche model.13th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0075
Telegram from Jack Barclay enquiring about a forgotten letter concerning a Bentley.26th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0076
Record of a phone call from Jack Barclay London chasing up a letter regarding a Bentley.26th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0077
Telegram received by telephone from Jack Barclay to W.A. Robotham about a letter concerning a Bentley.26th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0078


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