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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).
Telegram from Springfield regarding a new front axle, potential design changes, and the dispatch of shock absorbers.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 55\3\  Scan170
Date  19th May 1926
  
RR 144A (50BKS.) (DB {Donald Bastow - Suspensions} 214 6-25) MF 317384
X235
FD {Frank Dodd - Bodies}
ROLLS-ROYCE LTD.
STAMP: MAY 18 1926
TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE.
Via commercial cable co 18420
Time Received: 9.36
Date: 19-5-26
To: Royce Derby
STAMP: RECEIVED
By: WBA
from: Springfield Mass
Message Body:
Tires have you tested new front axle having any troubles arisen suggesting change in design have four shock absorbers been dispatched as promised for May 8th
FROM: Olley
THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED.
  
  


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