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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 Cantilever Constructions offering their toggle jack designs for cars.24th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan159
Letter from Cantilever Constructions regarding special designs and a collapsible toggle-type jack.24th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan160
Promotional leaflet for 'The Universal Jack', detailing its features, benefits, and user testimonials.24th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan161
Promotional leaflet for 'The Universal Jack', an all-British car accessory.26th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan162
Comparing the D.W.S. and Smith's hydraulic jacking systems.26th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan163
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in supplying D.W.S. Permanent Jacks due to difficulty procuring a special ball race.27th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan164
Rejecting the 'Jack in the Box' car jack from Cantilever Constructions.31th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan165
The unavailability of improved D.W.S. jacks for chassis No. 156-MS and the decision to fit a standard jack.31th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan166
Reasons for rejecting the Jackall jacking system after testing, concluding that the D.W.S. system is superior.31th Oct 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan167
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co, Ltd concerning the urgent need to supply modified jacks for chassis.3rd Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan168
Post office telegraph confirming readiness for a Jack Test.5th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan169
Chasing the progress on sample jacks for approval and introduction to production.14th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan170
Production status of modified D.W.S. jacks and their brackets.14th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan171
Follow-up letter from Lake & Elliot Ltd. regarding a demonstration of their patented car jacking system.16th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan172
Letter from Lake & Elliot, Limited listing features of a jacking system.16th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan173
Drawing for modifications to brackets for securing D.W.S. jacks on the Phantom II chassis.17th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan174
Arranging the fitting of D.W.S. Permanent Jacks to the Phantom II chassis, including modifications to the brackets.17th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan175
Sending a D.W.S. Jack Handle to Lillie Hall for chassis No. 19-EX.18th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan176
The fitting and dispatch of D.W.S. Jacks for car 19-EX.18th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan177
Clarifying why an opinion was given on the jacks for car 19-EX.19th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan178
Requesting recommendations for D.W.S. jacks, highlighting a ground clearance issue when fitted to the 20/25 HP front axle.21th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan179
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding the postponement of a visit.22th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan180
Inquiry from sales about fitting D.W.S. Jacks to the 20/25 model.22th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan181
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding a ground clearance issue caused by D.W.S. Jacks on the 20/25HP car.22th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan182
Testing and standardisation of D.W.S. Jacks on Phantom II and 20/25HP models.22th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan183
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. discussing modifications to jack brackets and handles, and arranging a meeting.26th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan184
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company regarding a postponed visit to discuss brackets and the fitting of jacks to a 20/25 HP car.26th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan185
Letter discussing the standardisation and redesign of jacks for Phantom II and 20/25 HP chassis.28th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan186
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of jacks to cars and lift issues.29th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan187
Decision to standardise D.W.S. permanent mechanical jacks for the Phantom II chassis.30th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan188
Instruction to produce a set of aluminium brackets and delete the Dunlop screw type jack from the parts list.30th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan189
Fitting of D.W.S. Jacks to the 20/25HP car.1st Dec 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan190
Summary of conclusions regarding the supply and fitting of D.W.S. Jacks on Phantom II cars.1st Dec 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan191
Using jacks from the Phantom II model to increase ground clearance on the 20/25HP car.1st Dec 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan192
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints for a 20/25HP car's rear axle spring mounting.3rd Dec 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan193
Instructions for the production and supply of brackets, clips, and associated parts for the D.W.S. jacks on the Phantom II chassis.6th Dec 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan194
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss the jacks they supply.7th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan195
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co, Ltd. confirming availability for a meeting.8th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan196
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding the stiffness of an early batch of 'D.W.S. Permanent Jacks' and arranging their return.11th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan197
Letter addressing a complaint about the stiffness of a batch of jacks and the decision not to take action.13th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan198
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. responding to a complaint about a stiff batch of D.W.S. Permanent Jacks.16th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan199
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. requesting a set of suitable car jacks.17th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan200
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. acknowledging correspondence and promising a reply regarding D.W.S. Jacks.18th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan201
Letter from Lake & Elliot Ltd. concerning the supply of jacking levers following an interview.20th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan202
Product sheet for Millennium Jacking Levers for cars with closed rear panelling.1st Jan 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan203
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. concerning the provision of permanent jacks for testing purposes on two cars.21th Feb 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan204
Report from a car tester regarding the excessive time and effort required to use the D.W.S. jacking system on the Phantom II chassis.6th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan205
Operating time of the D.W.S. jacking system for the Phantom II chassis.7th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan206
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. suggesting improvements to the D.W.S. jack.7th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan207
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding modifications to D.W.S. Jacks for the 40/50 HP Chassis.8th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan208
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting to discuss a previous letter.20th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan209
The failure, recall, and modification of D.W.S. Jacks.23th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan210
Page discussing the use of larger figures to reduce the possibility of misfitting parts.23th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan211
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. proposing a visit to demonstrate their permanent jacks.18th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan212
The stamping of D.W.S. Jacks with the letter 'P' to identify correct sets from faulty ones.24th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan213
Standardisation document for D.W.S. permanent chassis jacks.16th Nov 1932Box 26 \ 3  Scan214
Form for tracking the implementation and costs of standardising chassis parts.24th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan215
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. concerning the fitting and proposed alterations of permanent jacks for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models.24th Mar 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan216
Letter from a supplier concerning issues with jacks for the 40/50 chassis, including a product recall and experimental models.25th May 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan217
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. regarding a set of medium weight D.W.S. Jacks for testing.25th May 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan218
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. providing feedback on the suitability of car jacks for 20/25 HP and 40/50 HP models.26th May 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan219
Letter from a supplier regarding an issue with jacks supplied for testing on a 40/50 HP chassis.29th May 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan220
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd arranging a viewing for a set of special 40/50 Jacks and discussing a potential fault.30th May 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan221
Complaints and defects related to D.W.S. Jacks on the 40/50 HP Chassis.1st Jun 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan222
D.W.S. Jacks for a 40/50 HP chassis and a request to forward brackets.2nd Jun 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan223
Letter from Donald Sessions & Company Ltd. proposing a visit to discuss a test set of D.W.S. Jacks.15th Jun 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan224
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. arranging a convenient time for a visit.16th Jun 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan225
Letter from a jack supplier concerning the fitting of jacks to 20/25 HP, Bentley, and 40/50 HP chassis.21th Jun 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan226
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co Ltd regarding modifications and improvements to jacks.21th Jun 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan227
Letter responding to a proposal about the suitability and weight of jacks for 20/25 HP and Bentley cars.23th Jun 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan228
Page 2 of a letter to Donald Sessions & Co. concerning modifications to the 40/50 HP Chassis.10th Jul 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan229
Requesting alterations to U bolts for special jacking levers on Bentley cars.10th Jul 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan230
Fitting of D.W.S. jacks to 20/25 HP cars, their cost and potential standardisation.21th Jul 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan231
D.W.S. jacks, wheel sizes, and clearance for wheel changing on cambered roads.28th Jul 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan232
Issue with using D.W.S. jacks on a Phantom II car.28th Jul 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan233
Sample set of lightened D.W.S. jacks for 20/25 HP cars.28th Jul 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan234
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding a delay in supplying a two-speed handle for the 40/50 chassis and a query about the 25 HP chassis.3rd Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan235
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. confirming the dispatch of Phantom II car blueprints following a visit concerning Jackall Hydraulic Jacks.4th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan236
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming an engineer's visit to investigate possibilities of 'Jackall' equipment for a Bentley chassis.4th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan237
Request to obtain prices for a lightened D.W.S. jack for 20/25 HP cars.4th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan238
Letter inquiring about a design for a permanent combined turntable and four-wheel jack.4th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan239
Note about two provisional patents, one for a four-wheel jack and another expiring in October.9th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan240
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding drawings for the fitting of a Jackall hydraulic jack system.9th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan241
Letter from the Experimental Department responding to a patented design for a combined turntable and four-wheel jacking system.10th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan242
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. concerning blueprints for a hydraulic jack system and mislaid drawings.10th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan243
Letter enclosing plans for a jacking apparatus that can be worked from the driver's seat.12th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan244
Letter from C.R. Acton discussing a meeting arrangement in Derby and explaining his inability to attend due to convalescence.28th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan245
Letter from the Experimental Department rejecting a proposal for a patent automatic jacking system.28th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan246
Letter discussing weaknesses in a system and considering the substitution of hydraulic for electric motive power.29th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan247
Letter from an inventor proposing a new jacking and balance system for vehicles.29th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan248
Supply, pricing, and potential standardization of jacks for the 20/25 HP chassis.29th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan249
Rejection letter to an inventor for a proposed four-wheel jacking system.30th Aug 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan250
Pricing and testing of new lightened jacks from Donald Sessions for the 20/25 HP cars.7th Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan251
Relaying a customer's complaint about a DWS jack failing and suggesting a safety clip modification.1st Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan252
Testing of D.W.S. Jacks in response to an issue raised by Sir Norman Watson.15th Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan253
Letter to a supplier regarding a customer's complaint about a failing jack.15th Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan254
Letter from Donald Sessions & Co. Ltd. regarding a broken D.W.S. Jack on a Rolls-Royce car, suggesting causes and future safety measures.16th Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan255
Letter to Donald Sessions & Co, Ltd. concerning a damaged front jack and a proposal to add a special safety catch.18th Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan256
To Sir Norman Watson acknowledging a matter to be investigated concerning a car.18th Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan257
Investigation into a D.W.S. Jack failure and subsequent design modifications and improvements.20th Sep 1933Box 26 \ 3  Scan258


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