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).
Telegram from Basil Johnson regarding the fitting of 'twelve per cent' springs and the fear of a negative press impression.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\3\ scan0148 | |
| Date | 1st October 1924 | |
| RR 144A (50BKS.) (SK 571 23-5-23) MP 272631 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 12-50 Date 1.10-24 To By E.J from [STAMP] F.D 1 OCT 1924 RECEIVED can nothing be done to fit twelve per cent springs before then stop greatly fear unfortunate impression in press if springs are uncomfortable FROM Basil Johnson THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. | ||