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).
Arranging a works visit and a Wraith test drive for the Managing Director of Allied Motors in India.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\1\ scan0191 | |
Date | 11th August 1938 | |
W/S [struck through] from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LS. Copy to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1204. F.DcDD Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LS.8/T11.8.38. In reply to Tr{Capt. F. W. Turner - Finance}23/LM9.8.38, either the 24th or 25th would be convenient for the visit of Mr. Milnes. He should ask for Mr. H.A. Ward when he arrives at the Works. Will Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} please note that Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} would like Mr. Milnes, who is the Managing Director of Allied Motors in India, to be given a run in a Wraith, and he suggests that Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}'s car would be the most suitable for this purpose. [Signature] Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LS. | ||