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).
Telegram advising that a chassis has arrived at Newhaven and is awaiting customs clearance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\5\ scan0079 | |
| Date | 16th August 1938 | |
| POST OFFICE TELEGRAM 4509 Charges to pay RECEIVED 6.20 am From: Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Prefix. Time handed in. 5.30. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Newhaven. Sussex. A.{Mr Adams} Rail. Words. 17. To: Experimental Dept. Rolls Royce Derby. No. 5. OFFICE STAMP: DERBY 16 AU 38 Chassis arrived at Newhaven will phone when cleared customs and loaded lorry. Rose For free repetition of doubtful words telephone "TELEGRAMS ENQUIRY" or call, with this form at office of delivery. Other enquiries should be accompanied by this form and, if possible, the envelope. | ||