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).
Letter rescheduling an appointment due to the failure of an experimental gearbox during testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 140\4\ scan0120 | |
| Date | 1st January 1937 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}5/JH. 1st. January, 1937. Handwritten: 1029/5 (crossed out) 1181 Hubert H.P. Trist & Co., Top Dog Works, Brislington, Bristol. For the attention of Mr.B.E.Draper. Dear Sirs, The writer regrets that owing to the failure of an experimental gear box, when out testing, he was unable to keep the appointment with you for 11.30 a.m. on 31st. Dec.37. and would be much obliged if you would fix another date, as soon as possible, at about 11.0 a.m. Any day will be convenient. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||