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).
Departmental memo discussing the stability and fatty acid content of Wakefield's Oils.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\3\ Scan013 | |
| Date | 15th October 1912 | |
| R.H. 1/3 (100 H) (X Fyb. 3-5-12) E.P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Re Wakefield's Oils. Mr. Platford, 15.10.12 -2- volatile element had been driven off and that the oil had become more stable. You will also notice that the amount of fatty acid in this oil is about double that present in Messrs. Prices, which is, I think, a considerable disadvantage. Letter dated October 10th. WH GB. [Signature] Hives Note, I think this quite satisfactory report to test - one brand same be tested on road engine. Return report. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 15/10/12 [Signature EHH] Platford 18/10/12 "send back to Mr Hives thanking him" EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. | ||