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).
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation to reschedule a visit and inquire about an injury.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 150\1\ scan0263 | |
| Date | 9th January 1937 | |
| 1282. CABLEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT.LONDON. TELEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT, SOWEST. ETHYL EXPORT CORPORATION Incorporated in the State of Delaware. U.S.A. with limited liability. THAMES HOUSE, MILLBANK LONDON, S.W.1 Telephone: VICTORIA 1441 Head Office: 135 EAST 42ND STREET NEW YORK, U.S.A 9th January, 1937. W. A. {Mr Adams} Robotham Esq., Experimental Department, Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} , With reference to my letter of yesterday, I am very sorry indeed but I find I have an engagement on Tuesday next so I must ask you whether I can make another date for my visit to Derby. Could you see me on Thursday next, the 14th January? I heard from Wood yesterday that you had had a bad accident playing squash, and I sincerely hope that your eye is not seriously injured. With kind regards, Yours sincerely, F.R. Banks FRB/BB | ||