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).
Analysis of oil samples from Paris and advice regarding caution with new suppliers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\1\ scan0081 | |
| Date | 22th August 1922 | |
| Ps. Paris. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} (Sales.) With reference to the samples of oils brought by Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} from Paris. We have had the samples analysied and they follow closely the Price's oils. If the oils supplied in bulk could be relied upon to be up to the same quality as the sample, there should be no trouble. With oils, we have to rely on the reputation of the Firms who supply us. We have no knowledge of the suppliers of the samples you have sent and we would recommend that you do not fix up any large contracts but work on small quantities until you have had considerable experience using the oil on the cars and also in dealing with the suppliers. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||