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).
Rejection letter for a position in the Experimental Department due to a lack of previous experience.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\2\ img084 | |
| Date | 21th February 1927 | |
| CHAIRMAN'S DEPARTMENT (105) Exptl: Dept. Ha/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/LG. 21st. Feb. 1927. H.E. Russell Polden Esq., The Grange, Worcester Pk., Surrey. Dear Sir, Further to our interview of Feb. 18th. we regret that on consideration we think that the fact that you have had no previous experience in Automobile Engineering, precludes us from offering you an appointment in our Experimental Department. Yours faithfully, | ||