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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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Request to Peto & Radford Ltd. for a complete specification and dimensioned drawing of a 6BGD-11SC battery.16th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan158
Exide battery equivalent for a Dagenite battery, including capacity and plate thickness.16th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan159
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company acknowledging a previous letter and confirming a drawing and specification will be sent.17th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan160
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding the dispatch of general assembly drawing No. A.2239 for a 6.BGD11/SC battery.17th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan161
Order request for batteries for the Experimental 40/50 & Vulture Chassis.18th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan162
The procurement of batteries for starting tests and a proposal for standardization on the 40/50 HP Chassis.18th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan163
Letter from Chloride Electrical Storage Company sending two copies of drawing No. GD59039 for an Exide battery.19th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan164
Layout blueprint for the 6-XHR11-1ML battery.3rd Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan165
Blueprint for an Exide 6-XHR11-1ML battery proposed for the 40/50 standard with voltage control.20th Jan 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan166
Letter to Packard Motor Car Co. requesting information and a sample of a low-maintenance battery.28th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan167
Request to order a Peto and Radford type 6BGD9-SG battery for Experimental Chassis 21G4.5th Feb 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan168
Letter to Peto & Radford Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss a new 40/50 HP battery.8th Feb 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan169
Letter to Peto & Radford requesting a meeting to discuss future 40/50 chassis battery requirements.12th Feb 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan170
Letter from Peto & Radford arranging a visit to discuss battery requirements for the 40/50 HP Chassis.13th Feb 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan171
Letter to Mr. H.E. West confirming travel arrangements for a lunch meeting in Derby.17th Feb 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan172
Internal request to order Blankol Oil for a Pritchett & Gould battery.23th Feb 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan173
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding a mistaken identity of a G.E.C. battery container.6th Mar 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan174
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding a catalogue for civil aircraft accumulators.21th Mar 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan175
Request to order two ebonite cell lids with stoppers for an Exide battery.22th Mar 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan176
Letter from a battery supplier regarding an order and providing advice on filling procedures to prevent cracking.23th Mar 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan177
Letter to supplier Peto & Radford regarding the specification and testing of new batteries with moulded ebonite containers.24th Mar 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan178
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding a battery name change and container supply.26th Mar 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan179
Letter from accumulator manufacturers PETO & RADFORD concerning the provision of sample batteries.28th Mar 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan180
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding a delay in supplying new battery samples for the 40/50 HP Chassis.22th May 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan181
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding P.& R. batteries and their containers.23th May 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan182
Requesting an order for two new 40/50 batteries from different suppliers.30th May 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan183
Proposed battery change for the 40/50 HP chassis, noting an assurance and payment made to the supplier.23th Jul 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan184
Parts for a new battery box and suspension for a 40/50 HP Chassis under N.Scheme 4114.25th Jul 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan185
Internal request to order a standard Bentley Peto & Radford 12 volt battery for Experimental Chassis 5.B. IV.11th Sep 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan186
Standardisation of Exide and Peto & Radford 'Dagenite' batteries to facilitate service and reduce cost.27th Jun 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan187
Instruction for the 'G.2' series aimed at avoiding scrap, noting that the cost of tools in the works is not affected.26th Sep 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan188
The standardization of the battery box and suspension for the 20/25 HP chassis.26th Sep 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan189
Internal request to order battery bolts, nuts, and washers for a standard Bentley 'Dagenite' battery.5th Oct 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan190
Order for two standard Bentley chassis batteries from the Chloride Electrical Storage Co. Ltd.8th Oct 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan191
Technical bulletin regarding a new regulator for Bentley chassis to address issues with discharged batteries.6th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan192
Difficulty with batteries running down on Bentley chassis and the introduction of a new regulator/controller.7th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan193
Issue with Bentley batteries running down and ordering replacement controllers.12th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan194
Causes of battery discharge on Bentley chassis, differentiating between high-speed and city driving conditions.10th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan195
Agreeing to prepare modified dynamos to address battery discharge complaints on Bentley chassis.14th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan196
Modifying dynamos to address battery discharge issues on Bentley chassis.18th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan197
Proposal to standardise the Bentley Type Battery for the 20/25-HP Chassis.27th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan198
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing battery standardisation for the 20/25-HP chassis.21th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan199
Battery capacity and suggesting a larger battery for Bentley, 20/25, and Wraith chassis.28th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan200
Notice about a new voltage regulator (type B2CJ1) available for Bentley chassis to address discharged battery issues.28th Dec 1934Box 58 \ 4  Scan201
Discharged batteries on Bentley chassis, investigating issues with the dynamo and regulator.1st Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan202
Performance comparison of a new dynamo against a standard one, including bench test figures for heating, speed, and sparking.1st Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan203
Undercharging issues with batteries on Bentley cars and the testing of a new armature.4th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan204
Discharge of batteries on Bentley cars and the preparation of new dynamos.9th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan205
Letter to Peto & Radford regarding the standardisation of a Bentley Type Battery for 20/25-HP cars.10th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan206
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding a discussion about using a Bentley battery on the 20/25 model.10th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan207
Letter to Mr. Minchin of Messrs. Peto & Radford confirming arrangements for a meeting.14th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan208
Standardisation of Bentley Type batteries for 20/25-HP cars and future ordering schedules.16th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan209
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd regarding battery covers, cable slots, and capacity for Bentley and 20/25-HP cars.8th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan210
Follow-up request for a reply concerning the discharge of batteries on Bentley cars.16th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan211
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding battery capacity discrepancies and suggestions for a replacement.17th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan212
Letter from Peto & Radford comparing car battery capacities across different makes and suggesting a meeting.17th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan213
Production and delivery schedule for modified dynamos to fix battery discharge issues on Bentley cars.17th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan214
Letter from Peto & Radford to H.E. West arranging a lunch meeting in Derby.17th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan215
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company Ltd. detailing battery capacities for Bentley and 20/25-HP models.18th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan216
Cover note attaching a letter from Messrs. Chloride Electrical Storage Co. regarding a previous correspondence.19th Jan 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan217
Letter from an accumulator manufacturer proposing a change to the cell lid design for the Bentley battery to prevent acid leakage.18th Feb 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan218
Letter to Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding a proposal for 20/25, Bentley, and 40/50HP batteries.20th Feb 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan219
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford proposing battery testing methods.21th Feb 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan220
Letter from a battery manufacturer regarding a design alteration for Bentley and 20/25 HP models and an update to instruction booklets.25th Feb 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan221
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford regarding an alteration to a battery type number and updating their address.27th Feb 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan222
Letter requesting a Dagenite battery for Mr. E.R. Hall's Bentley for the Ulster T.T. race.15th Aug 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan223
Letter from Peto & Radford concerning the supply of a Dagenite accumulator battery for Mr. Hall's racing Bentley.17th Aug 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan224
Letter from Peto & Radford providing feedback on the ideal charging rates of present dynamos and the positive impact on battery longevity.27th Aug 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan225
Letter regarding the dispatch of a battery for Mr. Hall's Bentley car.26th Aug 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan226
Letter from Peto & Radford confirming the despatch of a battery for Mr. Hall's Bentley Car.27th Aug 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan227
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford about a visit to discuss a sample car battery with an aircraft filling device.6th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan228
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford discussing options for a lighter battery for a Bentley chassis.18th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan229
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing battery life, cost, weight savings, and cover options for Bentley cars.18th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan230
Letter from a supplier discussing alternative car battery specifications, options, and supply.18th Dec 1935Box 58 \ 4  Scan231
Comparison of specifications for three different lighter batteries available for Bentley vehicles.10th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan232
Requesting the return of an experimental Phantom III battery to its manufacturer for modification.10th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan233
Letter from Everett's Holdings acknowledging an order for replating an experimental Dagenite Battery.10th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan234
Request to order two type 6 HZD9-S batteries for an experimental Bentley of reduced weight.10th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan235
Letter from The Chloride Electrical Storage Company confirming a meeting to discuss batteries for Phantom III cars.21th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan236
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford concerning special batteries for the 'Phantom III' and Bentley cars.22th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan237
Letter from Peto & Radford advising against fitting a specific battery to a 'Phantom III' due to its reduced capacity and shortened life.22th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan238
Comparison table of specifications for three different types of batteries.22th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan239
Order for low internal resistance batteries for Phantom III and 25/30 chassis.23th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan240
Letter to a supplier discussing battery specifications and modifications for various car chassis.24th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan241
Statement about not wishing to fit a Bentley with a battery that has more overall resistance than the existing one.29th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan242
Letter from accumulator manufacturers Peto & Radford regarding batteries for the Phantom III and Bentley.29th Jan 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan243
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford discussing sample battery plates for Bentley and Rolls Royce types.7th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan244
Letter from Peto & Radford regarding a delay in delivering accumulators (order No.98876) due to re-design work.11th Feb 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan245
Proposal to adopt thin-plate batteries for RR and Bentley chassis, requesting samples from suppliers for testing.10th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan246
Letter discussing the performance of American 'Prestolite' and Reading Aero batteries.25th Mar 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan247
Arranging the return of a faulty Bentley Type Dagenite battery to Peto & Radford Co. for maker's inspection.3rd Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan248
Letter from accumulator manufacturer Peto & Radford regarding a quote for a 6.HZD.13-S battery for the Phantom III.6th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan249
Letter to Messrs. Peto & Radford Ltd. regarding the production timeline for a new battery.7th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan250
Cracked battery container caused by fitters over-tightening the nuts.17th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan251
The allocation of experimental thin plate batteries from various suppliers for testing.17th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan252
The order of a Peto & Radford 'Dagenite' accumulator for experimental thin plate batteries.17th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan253
Proposal and testing of thin plate batteries before standardisation.18th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan254
Arguing against reverting to thick plate batteries for the Phantom III, citing benefits of thin plate batteries for cold starting.21th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan255
Concerns about the suitability of thin plate batteries for the Phantom III and the battery policy for Bentley/25/30 models.22th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan256
Proposal to use thin plate batteries, their performance benefits, and associated considerations.22th Apr 1936Box 58 \ 4  Scan257


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