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).
Requesting an official order for two Chatwood fireproof containers for drawings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\2\ img285 | |
| Date | 14th November 1940 | |
| 17 Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/AES. from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Clay query Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}11/ML.14.11.40. Will you please issue an official order to Messrs: The Chatwood Safe Co.Ltd., SHREWSBURY, for :- 2 -CHATWOOD FIREPROOF CONTAINERS FOR DRAWINGS, to their drawing 9482-E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} These to be fitted with locks. making reference to our letters Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}9/ML.5.11.40. and Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}10/ML.14.11.40. These goods have not yet been received. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Order No: 718. | ||