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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 to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd. confirming the wish to keep a jack and requesting to be charged for it.24th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0102
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co Ltd regarding the despatch of tubing connections and flexible hose.26th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0103
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. requesting a drawing for a modified three-stage Bentley Jack.30th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0104
Letter to Messrs. Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. requesting one set of Ph.III Rams.30th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0105
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding the supply of connections and requesting a sketch for clarification.30th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0106
Parts list detailing the weight of individual components and the total combined weight.31th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0107
Letter to a supplier clarifying requirements for junctions and a flex pipe for a hand pump outlay.31th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0108
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints and specifications for D.W.S. Hand Operated Hydraulic Jacks for the Phantom III car.31th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0109
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company regarding a further set of Phantom III Jack Rams.31th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0110
Necessary modifications to a lifting ring for a jack trap door.1st Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0111
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. to Rolls Royce concerning the head size of a new type of triple lift jack.4th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0112
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. concerning the drawing for a New Type Triple Lift Jack.31th Mar 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0113
Invoice from S. Smith & Sons for parts ordered without an official purchase order.7th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0114
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting figures and specifications for two types of jacks.7th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0115
Requesting an official order be placed with S. Smith & Sons Ltd. for a Jack, Sleeves, and Pipe Nuts after they were tested.8th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0116
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing a new type of jack design and seeking an opinion on an enclosed blueprint.22th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0117
Cross-section drawing of a Top Bevel T.L. Jack with lift measurements.21th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0118
Issues and proposed improvements for the Ph.III hydraulic jack system.22th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0119
Letter to a customer in France requesting feedback on the Easy Jacking System for chassis B-56-BN.23th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0120
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the unsuitability of a supplied jack.24th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0121
Letter regarding a discrepancy in the design of hand hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III chassis.24th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0122
The substitution of hydraulic fluid for Ph.III Sessions Hydraulic Jacks.24th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0123
Issues and potential modifications for the Phantom III hydraulic jacks.25th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0124
Issues and solutions for the Phantom III hydraulic jacking system.25th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0125
Anticipated problems with the Phantom III hydraulic jacking system, proposing a mechanical alternative.28th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0126
Outlining a procedure to find oil leaks in the Phantom III hydraulic jacks.30th Apr 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0127
Confirming instructions to investigate the manufacture of jack couplings at Donald Sessions' Works, Smiths, and Dunlops.5th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0128
Request to improve the clarity of directional arrows on the hydraulic jack controls for the Phantom III.5th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0129
Telegram concerning the delivery promise for Bentley high lift jacks.6th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0130
Querying an invoice for hydraulic jacking systems supplied for experimental cars prior to standardization.6th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0131
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding leaking rams on a jacking system, a proposed new rubber gland design, and tests on the Phantom III chassis.6th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0132
Letter (sheet 2) requesting a visit to Shelleys to observe the manufacturing process of rams.6th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0133
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. detailing production delays for new type jacks due to manufacturing difficulties.6th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0134
Improving the visibility of directional arrows on the hand pump unit for Phantom III Hydraulic Jacks.7th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0135
Letter to a supplier requesting design changes for indicating discs on a hand-operated pump.7th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0136
Order be placed for D.W.S. Hand Hydraulic Jacking Systems.8th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0137
Letter from Borg & Beck Company regarding a conversation about a dummy chassis fitted with hydraulic jacks.8th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0138
Letter from Automotive Products Company regarding a delay in completing work on Lockheed Jacks and arranging a meeting about Lockheed Brakes.11th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0139
Responding to an instruction about hydraulic jacks, specifically to cover arrow tails with black enamel.12th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0140
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding faults with the hand hydraulic jacks on the Phantom III chassis.12th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0141
Letter discussing modifications to pump control knobs and the operating instruction pamphlet.12th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0142
Letter to a supplier regarding defective hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III chassis.18th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0143
Letter to Messrs. Donald Sessions & Co.Ld. inquiring about the cause of leaks in rubber on metal tubes.18th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0144
Fitting of new Sessions Hydraulic Jacks to chassis 36-EX.19th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0145
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding the design of hand hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III.19th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0146
Letter from R. T. Shelley Limited confirming the dispatch of experimental rubber rams and an engine driven annular pump.20th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0147
Production difficulties and high scrap rates for D.W.S. jacks for the Phantom III chassis.23th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0148
Letter from a supplier regarding delays and technical issues with hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III car.25th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0149
Letter from a supplier discussing production issues and solutions for moulded rubber components.25th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0150
Letter from solicitors Wragge & Co regarding 'Sessions Jacks'.25th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0151
Letter from Lake & Elliot Ltd. regarding the rescheduling of a meeting to discuss special jacks.28th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0152
Failures of Phantom III hydraulic jacks during overload tests and a request for modification to allow further pressure testing.30th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0153
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the availability of new types of jacks for submission.30th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0154
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding oil leaks and pressure specifications for Hand Hydraulic Jacks on the Phantom III.30th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0155
Letter instructing the production department on car testing procedures to avoid pressure leaks in rams.30th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0156
Oil leaks in the D.W.S. jacking system on the Phantom III and the proposed solution.30th May 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0157
Letter to Messrs. Lake & Elliot Ltd. regarding a meeting to discuss mechanical jacks.3rd Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0158
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the testing and cost of a JACKALL system fitted to a Phantom III chassis.5th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0159
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of new sample jacks for testing.6th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0160
Correspondence from Lake & Elliot Ltd regarding a postponed meeting to deliver a sample jack.10th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0161
Letter concerning test results and pressure issues with hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III chassis.12th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0162
Continued letter regarding tests on port type pumps, relief valves, and pressure capabilities.12th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0163
Continuation of a letter to Messrs. Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. suggesting a change from malleable iron to a steel forging for a cap.12th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0164
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding the failure of two jacks and the return of a hand pump.15th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0165
Phantom III hydraulic jack pump leakage, comparing pump types and recommending modifications.15th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0166
Delays in the Bentley jacking system and considering alternative systems from other car manufacturers.15th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0167
Letter from R. T. Shelley Ltd. regarding the dispatch of two experimental pumps for a D.W.S. Hydraulic Jacking system.16th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0168
Continuation sheet of a letter discussing a plunger that develops 3000 lbs and its delivery to Derby.16th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0169
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. confirming a previous conversation and letter.16th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0170
Issues with the Bentley jacking system and proposed improvements.17th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0171
Page discussing the evaluation of a jacking system on an S.S. Jaguar.17th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0172
Timeline of key events and dates for the Bentley easy jacking system.17th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0173
Letter from R.T. Shelley Ltd. regarding the despatch of two experimental pumps for a D.W.S. Hydraulic Jacking System.18th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0174
Letter from S. Smith & Sons expressing disappointment about the choice of hydraulic jacking system for the Phantom III chassis.19th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0175
Letter from S. Smith & Sons' Sales Director expressing disappointment about losing a contract despite their system's superior design.23th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0176
Modification to a sample Dunlop jack for the Bentley Jacking System.20th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0177
Modifications to the Bentley Jacking System pads.23th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0178
Tests of various hand pumps for Phantom III hydraulic jacks.24th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0179
Cover letter to Messrs. R.T. Shelley Ltd. enclosing a copy of another letter addressed to Messrs. Donald Sessions and Co. Ltd.24th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0180
Letter to a supplier providing feedback and criticism on experimental hand pumps, specifically regarding machining accuracy and piston clearance.24th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0181
Short typed telegram message arranging a visit to discuss problems.25th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0182
Returning experimental Ph.III Sessions Hydraulic Jack Pumps for modification.25th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0183
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the decision not to standardise their Jackall Jacks on the Phantom III.26th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0184
Letter from Dunlop confirming delivery and manufacturing details for a new type of Double Lift Jack.26th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0185
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the Jackall system and competitor products for the Phantom III chassis.29th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0186
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the merits of the Jackall jacking system.29th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0187
Modifying the Phantom III front jack for use on the Wraith II to address clearance issues.30th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0188
Notice regarding the identification marking for modified pumps on D.W.S. permanent hydraulic jacks for the Phantom III chassis.30th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0189
Correspondence to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. about a drawing for the Phantom III chassis and the testing of jacks.30th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0190
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding drawings and components for hydraulic jacks.30th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0191
Letter from Automotive Products Company Limited listing the weights of various parts.30th Jun 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0192
Letter from R. T. Shelley Limited regarding samples of sleeve nuts with a modified chamfer.1st Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0193
Letter to R.T. Shelley Ltd. asking for clarification on the purpose of recently delivered sleeve nuts.2nd Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0194
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd regarding Jack Pump fixings, tank fixings, and the despatch of jacks.2nd Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0195
Letter from R. T. Shelley Limited confirming a meeting with Mr. Grylls.3rd Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0196
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. concerning the filter and piping for Lockheed Jacks.6th Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0197
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the differing ram diameters on Phantom III jacks and requesting drawings for the jack brackets.7th Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0198
Letter from Automotive Products Company Ltd. regarding the fitting of Lockheed Jacks to an experimental car.9th Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0199
Telegram to Autoducts, Leamington Spa, enquiring about the delivery of a further set of jacks and brackets.10th Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0200
Letter from Automotive Products Company detailing the weights of various parts for a jacking system.10th Jul 1936Box 139 \ 1  scan0201


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