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).
Requesting the despatch of two types of oil to Mr. Royce for experimental purposes.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\4\ Scan211 | |
Date | 1st September 1925 | |
To BP. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Mr. Chatwin. X.1588 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG2.9.25. We are sending into the Stores :- 1 5-gall. drum of Motorine 'C' oil. 1 5-gall. " " Shell super-light xxxxx oil. Will you please despatch these to Mr. Royce, ElmsteadHenry Royce's home in West Wittering, West WitteringHenry Royce's home town for experimental purposes. No charge. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||