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The consolidation and organisation of chassis patterns at Shardlow.14th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0046
Quotation from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. for a First Class mahogany Pattern & Coreboxes for an Induction Pipe.19th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0047
Request to issue an official order for a pattern and corebox for a relief valve casing.21th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0048
Request to issue an order to Messrs Pattern and Model Manufacturing Co. for a pattern of corebox.23th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0049
Quotation from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. for patterns and coreboxes for an 'Exhaust Manifold Pipe'.27th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0050
Poor storage conditions for patterns at Shardlow and recommending their relocation.27th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0051
Letter to The Pattern & Model Co. regarding a delay in sending a crankcase pattern.28th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0052
Letter from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. acknowledging a letter and enclosing drawings RE. 112.29th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0053
Letter apologising for a missed meeting and seeking to rearrange it to discuss patterns for castings.8th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0054
Despatch of a pattern, proof casting, and coreboxes, and the forwarding of related drawings.12th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0055
History and unknown location of patterns for an 8-cylinder aluminium experimental car engine.13th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0056
Letter expressing frustration over delays and the unknown location of manufacturing patterns for chassis development.13th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0057
Confirming the despatch of a pattern and corebox for the arrangement of iron castings.13th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0058
Dispatch of core-boxes and questioning the billing responsibility with the Glasgow Factory.14th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0059
Advice note from a pattern maker detailing the despatch of patterns and coreboxes for an RE Engine.18th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0060
Advice note detailing the dispatch of engine patterns, coreboxes, and moulding parts.18th Mar 1943Box 146 \ 4  scan0061
Advice note detailing the despatch of patterns, coreboxes, and gauges for engine components.18th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0062
Advice note detailing the dispatch of patterns, coreboxes, and gauges for an engine crankcase and cylinder block.18th Mar 1946Box 146 \ 4  scan0063
Advice note from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. listing despatched engine patterns and moulding parts.18th Mar 1943Box 146 \ 4  scan0064
Advice note for the despatch of various crankcase and cylinder block/head patterns and coreboxes.18th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0065
Payment for the transport of 7 half core boxes.19th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0066
Delivery of pattern equipment for experimental straight-8 and 4-bore car engines.20th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0067
For the Pattern Department regarding received patterns and core boxes and advising of outstanding drawings.20th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0068
Query regarding a charge for a mahogany pattern and corebox for a relief valve, and its incorrect delivery to Glasgow instead of Derby.21th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0069
The B.40. Engine (75m/m), referencing file 1064.27th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0070
Confirming the receipt of pattern RE.137 at Derby, which was supplied via Glasgow.28th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0071
New pattern required for the rationalised six-cylinder engine crank-case.28th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0072
Letter to The Pattern & Model Co. Ltd. authorising them to proceed with an order for an induction pipe.29th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0073
Request to issue a covering order for pattern and coreboxes for an induction pipe to a Coventry-based company.5th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0074
Reports on B.40 proof castings, noting the cylinder head requires alteration.16th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0075
Requesting the rectification of faults found during the proof inspection of B.40 patterns.18th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0076
List of 18 observed defects or measurement discrepancies on a cylinder head.10th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0077
Casting defects and dimensional inconsistencies for a lower half crankcase.3rd Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0078
Faults and required corrections for an exhaust manifold, crankcase, and cylinders.19th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0079
Modifications to engine patterns for the E.83 Alum Unit.19th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0080
Quotation from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. for engine patterns and coreboxes.20th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0081
Quotation from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. for engine cylinder head and crankcase patterns.20th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0082
Quotation from The Pattern & Model Manufacturing Co. for aluminium moulding box parts.20th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0083
Clarifying the order of priority for chassis and engine pattern work.23th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0084
Request for a set of prints for the 'Aluminium 's'' unit, as the pattern shop has no drawings to proceed.25th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0085
Official order request for patterns and coreboxes for R.E. engines to be delivered to Derby.26th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0086
Priced list of Honduras Mahogany patterns and Aluminium moulding box parts for R.E. engines.26th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0087
Request to issue an official order for the transport of patterns from Coventry to Derby.26th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0088
Request to issue an order for pattern and corebox manufacturing for an exhaust manifold pipe.2nd May 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0089
Status report on the casting and material composition of four experimental cylinder blocks.3rd May 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0090
Request for performance and wear data on engine blocks after testing to be recorded.16th May 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0091
Request to issue an official order for exhaust pipe patterns and coreboxes to a supplier.16th May 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0092
Questioning the price discrepancy for a 4-cylinder engine pattern quotation.21th May 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0093
Brief internal memo requesting a reply to a previous letter regarding 4-cylinder engine patterns.8th Jun 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0094
Chasing a reply to previous correspondence regarding 4-cylinder engine patterns.29th Jun 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0095
Explaining delays and increased costs for 4-cylinder engine patterns, and proposing a meeting to discuss the details.1st Jul 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0096
To arrange a meeting in Derby to discuss 4-cylinder engine patterns and wooden car models.10th Jul 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0097
Acknowledging a previous memo and arranging a meeting in Derby regarding 4 cylinder engine patterns.15th Jul 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0098
Request for an estimate for alterations made to a 4-cylinder crankcase and cylinder pattern, RE.107.8th Aug 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0099
List of modifications for patterns of an exhaust manifold and crankcase/cylinders.8th Aug 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0100
From the Pattern Department regarding the approximate time for alterations to patterns RE.107 and RE.132.16th Aug 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0101
Instruction to issue an order to the Pattern and Model Manufacturing Co. with a deduction for alterations.18th Aug 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0102
Responding to a request, stating that a covering order cannot be sent due to missing piece, pattern, or order numbers.22th Aug 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0103
Requesting an order to be issued for pattern alterations and transport costs.27th Aug 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0104
List of patterns and coreboxes for RE engines, delivered to the Derby works, with associated costs.26th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0105
Costed list of patterns and moulding parts for an engine crankcase and cylinder block.26th Apr 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0106
To the Pattern Shop requesting the status of various car engine patterns for crankcases.9th Oct 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0107
Confirming the production of a pattern and 6 aluminium castings for Chassis Cam Wheel RE.1624.22th Oct 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0108
To the Pattern Shop regarding new and modified patterns for a water pump.3rd Jan 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0109
To the Pattern Shop regarding modifications for casting the B.40 Inlet Pipe.21th Jan 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0110
Request sent to the Pattern Shop for patterns to be made for a B.M.40 Distributor Housing, for the purpose of creating aluminium castings.22th Jan 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0111
Letter confirming a visit to Clan Foundry Belper regarding the production of a Supercharger Pattern and small vanes.25th Mar 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0112
Completing a universal pattern for various 6-cylinder engines and ensuring it is up-to-date.9th May 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0113
Universal pattern for the production of various 6-cylinder engines.9th May 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0114
Alteration of universal patterns for six-cylinder engine production.14th May 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0115
To the Pattern Shop requesting the production of patterns for experimental brake components.4th Jul 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0116
Request to obtain and deliver casting patterns for brake shoes and drums.15th Jul 1941Box 146 \ 4  scan0117
Message to W. Sleator at the British Embassy in Madrid regarding a meeting in Derby.21th Feb 1944Box 146 \ 4  scan0118
Letter from the British Embassy in Madrid arranging travel to London for a meeting.14th Feb 1944Box 146 \ 4  scan0119
Telegram received by telephone from Madrid concerning a reply to a letter.26th Jan 1944Box 146 \ 4  scan0120
Confirmation of a telegram sent to W. Sleator at the British Embassy in Madrid regarding a meeting.26th Jan 1944Box 146 \ 4  scan0121
Telegram promising a favourable reply within ten days regarding a letter from the twelfth of January.26th Jan 1944Box 146 \ 4  scan0122
Telegram received by telephone from Madrid regarding a reply to a letter.26th Jan 1944Box 146 \ 4  scan0123
Dictated cable from Madrid regarding a forthcoming reply to a letter.26th Jan 1944Box 146 \ 4  scan0124
Vanvooren body shell destroyed by a bomb and clarifying the status of other experimental bodies.23th Nov 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0125
Typed transcript of a cabled message to Sleator concerning news from Francois Lang.18th Nov 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0126
Typed copy of a cable message regarding an anxious request for news.18th Nov 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0127
Requesting the issue of a pink, Fourth Issue, permanent pass for Mr. Walter Sleator (Sr.).25th Oct 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0128
Typed letter to 'Sr' arranging a visit to the Derby works.23th Sep 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0129
Telex message regarding arrangements to send a qualified man to Francobrit Levallois Perret.6th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0130
Brief typed message detailing arrival arrangements in Paris.6th Mar 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0131
Urgent parts and information requests following a telephone call from Paris.27th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0132
Confirming the dispatch of seven fibre washers for Amiot and Dewoitine header tanks.9th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0133
Telegram confirming a telephone request for the despatch of two D.H. Constant Speed Units.7th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0134
Requesting an attached document be forwarded by King's Messenger.7th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0135
The dispatch of a parcel of samples to Mr. Sleator.6th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0136
Notification regarding parts dispatched to Sleator Francobrit in Paris.6th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0137
Telegram from Sleator confirming a telephone conversation to despatch two DH constant speed limit quill drives.6th Feb 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0138
To the cashier requesting a refund for an expense payment to be debited to F.B.A. Ltd.19th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0139
Telegram advising travel plans for an arrival in Derby.2nd Jan 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0140
Typed message regarding an arrival at Bourget, Paris.17th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0141
Telex-style message to Sleator in Paris enquiring about their arrival in Derby.9th Jan 1940Box 146 \ 4  scan0142
Short internal communication regarding an order for Danby Francobrit in Paris.13th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 4  scan0143
Typed message confirming arrival details at Le Bourget, Paris.13th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 4  scan0144
Authorising a £10 cash advance to Mr. Sleator to be debited to the account of F.B.A. Ltd.12th Dec 1939Box 146 \ 4  scan0145


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