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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).
Proposing the delivery of car EAC-1 for inspection, detailing its current state and planned modifications.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\P\2July1926-September1926\  Scan018
Date  13th July 1926
  
To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}
c. to RG.{Mr Rowledge} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
c. to DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}

ORIGINAL

Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG13.7.26.

EAC-1 CAR.

X8920
X235

Although we have not yet fitted the hydraulic dampers to the rear of this car, we propose bringing this car to WW. on Tuesday next the 20th. inst., if it is convenient to you.

The car is fitted with the correct body, and the latest arrangement of sequence starter.

We will also arrange to bring on the car one of the modified lightened axles forgings.

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  


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