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).
Chasing an order for various electrical car units and listing the outstanding items.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 168a\4\ img125 | |
| Date | 9th August 1939 | |
| 6144 To Les/AW. c. to G/JWH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs}4/JH.9.8.39. In connection with the electrical car units that we are trying to get, you recently advised us to apply at the stores for them, this we did, but failed to obtain anything. We would be glad now if you would make an effort to get some of these units in for us. For this purpose we give, below, a list of the more urgent items required, and the dates on which the corresponding orders were placed. 12 Smith Warning lights DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}2391 and DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}2392 Ordered 2.6.39. 3 Smith Oil gauge and thermometer. DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}2143 ordered 18.5.39. and 7.6.39. 3 Smith Petrol gauges and tank units. DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}2138 for 16 gall. tanks. ordered 7.6.39. 2 AT. Rev-counters DB.{Donald Bastow - Suspensions}2128 Ordered 7.6.39. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} | ||