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Request to order a sensitive spring balance for the Experimental Department to measure spring pressures on dynamos and motors.	31th Mar 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0076
Specifying the required spring balance from Messrs. Salter's list.	9th Apr 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0077
Internal order request for pieces of ebonite for high tension electrical experiments.	25th Nov 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0078
Internal memorandum requesting an order for a piece of ebonite for the Experimental Department.	17th Jan 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0079
Request to order two centigrade thermometers for the Electrical Experimental Department.	18th Mar 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0080
EFC to Roy requesting the purchase of high-purity paraffin wax for ignition coil experiments.	26th Jan 1928	Box 63 \ 1 scan0081
Requesting an increase in an order for paraffin wax from 3 lbs to 6 lbs.	26th Jan 1928	Box 63 \ 1 scan0082
Internal instruction note querying the ownership of three cakes of white wax received from British Drug Houses Ltd.	7th Feb 1928	Box 63 \ 1 scan0083
Request to order a special unmounted Centigrade thermometer for H.T. cable tests in the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.	14th Mar 1928	Box 63 \ 1 scan0084
Request to order an unmounted thermometer for the Electrical Experimental Laboratory.	19th Mar 1929	Box 63 \ 1 scan0085
Request for a protective rubber apron for an assistant dealing with batteries.	22th Mar 1929	Box 63 \ 1 scan0086
Request for a book titled 'The Strength Of Shafts In Vibration'.	25th Oct 1929	Box 63 \ 1 scan0087
Internal order for a spring balance and a dial thermometer for the Experimental Test Department.	4th Nov 1929	Box 63 \ 1 scan0088
Request to order two large type Jaegar Revolution Counters with 2 ft flexible drives for use in No.5 Test House.	11th Nov 1929	Box 63 \ 1 scan0089
Order for servo linings for the 20 HP and 40/50 models.	2nd Nov 1929	Box 63 \ 1 scan0090
Order for tins of 'Rad' as specified in an attached pamphlet.	18th Nov 1929	Box 63 \ 1 scan0091
Cover sheet for a section regarding ordered electrical apparatus.	24th Jan 1918	Box 63 \ 1 scan0092
Request to order one pound of No. 18 S.W.G. bare German silver wire for an adjustable resistance for the Experimental Department.	24th Jan 1918	Box 63 \ 1 scan0093
Internal request to order 1lb of Eureka resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	21th Mar 1918	Box 63 \ 1 scan0094
The purchase of spare copper bits and screws for an electric soldering iron.	5th Feb 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0095
Internal request to order two types of Eureka resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	12th Feb 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0096
Requesting the repair of a broken electric soldering iron and ordering a replacement.	12th Feb 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0097
Order for two dozen terminals from the supplier Messrs. Gallenkamp.	13th Feb 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0098
Order for a carboy of battery acid and the collection of two empty carboys.	18th Feb 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0099
Copy of a letter from Tudor Accumulator Co., Ltd. regarding the price and supply of sulphuric acid.	20th Feb 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0100
Order for motor brushes from Messrs. Newton Bros.	9th Apr 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0101
Request to order resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	9th Apr 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0102
Internal request to order a carboy of battery acid for the Experimental Department and arrange collection of an empty one.	10th Apr 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0103
The purchase of resistance wire and connectors.	9th May 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0104
Request to order a non-magnetic stop watch for the Experimental Department's Electrical Section.	21th May 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0105
Order for different gauges of bare copper wire for the Experimental Department.	1st Aug 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0106
Inquiry to Messrs. Gallenkamp for the supply of Nichrome resistance wire for radiators.	9th Sep 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0107
Order of 1 lb of Eureka resistance wire for the Electrical Experimental Department.	11th Nov 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0108
Letter from A. Gallenkamp & Co. regarding samples of Nos. 14 & 16 Nickel Chrome Wire.	20th Sep 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0109
Internal instruction to Mr Clark to order half a dozen 4-volt bayonet type lamps for the department.	26th Sep 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0110
Request to order brass terminals for the Experimental Electrical Department from a G.E.C. catalogue.	3rd Oct 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0111
Order of 1 lb. of No.16 B & S Nickel Chrome Wire for the Experimental Department.	10th Oct 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0112
Receipt of a sample of michrome resistance wire for inspection.	24th Oct 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0113
Order for one coil of No.18 S.W.G. ordinary electric bell wire.	24th Oct 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0114
Instruction note to Mr. Clark confirming receipt of 3 lbs of No. 18 S.W.G. bell wire from G.S.C.	4th Nov 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0115
The order of 1lb of No.16 S.W.G. bare copper wire for the Electrical Experimental Department.	12th Nov 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0116
Request to order one carboy of battery acid and a quantity of copper washers for the Electrical Section of the Experimental Department.	20th Nov 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0117
Order of Eureka resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	4th Dec 1919	Box 63 \ 1 scan0118
Mr. Royce's dissatisfaction with the quality of miniature lamp holders for the West Wittering lighting installation.	16th Jan 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0119
Request to order six carbon filament lamps for use as charging resistances in the Experimental Electrical Department.	19th Jan 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0120
Order for a carboy of battery acid for the Electrical Experimental Department.	20th Jan 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0121
Order of battery acid for the Electrical Experimental Department.	4th Feb 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0122
Letter from The Tudor Accumulator Co. Ltd concerning delivery difficulties for an order of Sulphuric Acid.	5th Feb 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0123
Internal instruction memo requesting an order for twin flex and bare copper wire.	5th Feb 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0124
Internal order request for Twin Flex and copper wire for the Electrical Experimental Department.	6th Feb 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0125
Of goods received for one coil from H.T. Glover & Co Ltd.	17th Feb 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0126
Internal request to order 1 lb. of electrician's staples for the Experimental Electrical Department.	18th Feb 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0127
Internal order request for three carboys of battery acid for the Electrical Experimental Department.	12th Mar 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0128
Personal order request for a carboy of best battery acid of 1300 density.	24th Mar 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0129
The management of battery acid stock and a personal request for a carboy.	29th Mar 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0130
Order for 100 yards of twin flexible wire for the Electrical Experimental Dept.	26th Apr 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0131
Order for 4 lbs of bare copper wire.	9th Sep 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0132
Request to order two carboys of battery acid for the Experimental Electrical Department.	13th Oct 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0133
Request to order two carboys of battery acid for the Electrical Experimental Department, with a handwritten note amending the density.	11th Nov 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0134
Requesting an order for twin flex and bare copper wire for the Experimental Electrical Department.	15th Nov 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0135
Instruction sheet confirming the receipt of flexible wire from the stores.	1st Dec 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0136
Instruction sheet recording the receipt of 4 1/4 lbs of bare copper wire.	14th Dec 1920	Box 63 \ 1 scan0137
Sending an electrical soldering iron for repair and its subsequent return.	24th Jan 1921	Box 63 \ 1 scan0138
Internal request to order 1 lb. of Eureka resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	25th Sep 1922	Box 63 \ 1 scan0139
Requesting the procurement of No.47 S.W.G. bare pure nickel wire.	11th Dec 1922	Box 63 \ 1 scan0140
Various types of wire for the Experimental Department.	18th Oct 1923	Box 63 \ 1 scan0141
Internal request to Mr. Peskett to obtain six 100-volt carbon filament lamps.	15th Nov 1923	Box 63 \ 1 scan0142
Request to supply an order to Messrs. Taylor & Briggs for the repair of a broken battery lug from an experimental Hispano Suiza car.	23th Nov 1923	Box 63 \ 1 scan0143
Follow-up request to provide a volt-meter for Mr. Brock's Test Bench.	7th Dec 1923	Box 63 \ 1 scan0144
Requirements for a surface-type voltmeter for Mr. Brock.	8th Dec 1923	Box 63 \ 1 scan0145
Order for nine Osram lamp bulbs for personal and experimental use.	1st Jan 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0146
Inquiry for a recommendation on suitable wire for re-winding soldering iron heating elements.	2nd Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0147
Letter from an electrical contractor advising on the best wire (Nichrome) for heating elements in electric soldering irons.	3rd Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0148
Letter to Messrs. Batterby & Hefford clarifying an enquiry for a specification of nichrome wire.	4th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0149
Information and prices for 'Gloray' nichrome wire to re-wind a soldering iron unit.	6th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0150
Inquiry to The Purit Specialities Co Ltd for particulars and prices of 'Gloray' wire for re-winding a soldering iron.	11th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0151
Quote for 'Glowray' wire and other resistance wires from Purit Specialties Ltd.	12th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0152
Re-wiring of a soldering iron.	13th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0153
Request to order resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	14th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0154
The purchase of 'Glowray' resistance wire for a soldering iron.	16th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0155
Requesting a stopwatch be sent to the makers, Messrs. J.W. Benson, for repair.	25th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0156
Supply of 48 ft. of 7/20's cable for the Experimental Department.	30th Jun 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0157
Request to obtain 1 lb. of No. 22 S.W.G. D.C.C. Eureka resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	7th Jul 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0158
Internal request to order different gauges of tinned H.C. copper wire.	10th Jul 1924	Box 63 \ 1 scan0159
Order for 3 lbs of bare copper wire for the Electrical Experimental Department.	3rd Jan 1925	Box 63 \ 1 scan0160
The return of a Weston Millivolt-Ammeter for repair.	19th Jan 1925	Box 63 \ 1 scan0161
Order of copper wire for the Experimental Department.	4th Feb 1925	Box 63 \ 1 scan0162
Request to order two 4-volt, 4-watt double contact S.B.C. lamp bulbs for ignition tests.	3rd Nov 1925	Box 63 \ 1 scan0163
Internal request to order two gauges of bare copper wire for the Experimental Department.	19th Jan 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0164
Order request for 6 lbs. of copper wire for the field coil winding on an experimental Royce motor.	16th Jun 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0165
Order for two lamp bulbs to be used for ignition tests.	6th Aug 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0166
Request to obtain 1lb of NO.22 SWG D.C.C. Eureka resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	5th Oct 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0167
Order for resistance wire for the Experimental Department.	20th Oct 1926	Box 63 \ 1 scan0168
Internal request to order three small Exide cells for a portable valve rectifier.	12th Jan 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0169
Internal request to purchase a Peto & Radford battery for a Morris-Cowley car.	12th Jan 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0170
Letter from a battery manufacturer concerning a suitable battery for a Morris Cowley car and a special discount.	15th Jan 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0171
Responding to a request for a battery, attaching a supplier's reply and catalogue.	17th Jan 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0172
Request from D.A. to E.F.C. for a type MR.9 assembly B battery for a 1923 Morris-Cowley car.	22th Jan 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0173
Internal request to order a Peto & Radford battery for a 1923 Morris-Cowley car, to be sent to Mr. Day.	24th Jan 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0174
Confirming the arrival and good condition of a P. & R. battery for a Morris Cowley.	15th Feb 1927	Box 63 \ 1 scan0175