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).
Confirmation of a telephone order for a speedometer and watch for Chassis 58NA to be sourced from Smith & Sons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 51\3\ Scan001 | |
| Date | 20th May 1914 | |
| X4367 Wor {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} /Mcr9/L20514. Re Speedometer for Chassis 58NA {Mr Nadin} W/S {Derby Works / Sales} 20-5-14. C. This is to confirm our telephone message of this morning requesting you to obtain immediately from Smith & Sons :- 1. Flush Speedometer No.2, with speed to 60 miles, total distance and trip recorder....................£6 - 6 - 0 1. Flush Watch No.4, reliable 8 day movement £4 - 4 - 0 Failing these we shall be glad if you will get the nearest possible. The "Perfect Tourist" time and trip watch, type No.6A - price £15 - 15 - 0d- is a good one but we should prefer a flush type if possible. These should be sent to us the moment you can obtain them by passenger train. p. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} X1302 | ||