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 from Briggs Motor Bodies regarding Mr. Manning's travel arrangements and declining an offer of accommodation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\2\ scan0132 | |
| Date | 7th March 1938 | |
| BRIGGS MOTOR BODIES LIMITED DIRECTORS: THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF GRANARD, K.P., G.C.V.O., P.C., CHAIRMAN. N. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} MANNING, (U.S.A., BRITISH ORIGIN), MANAGING DIRECTOR. LT.-COL. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} T. C. MOORE-BRABAZON, M.C., M.P. R.{Sir Henry Royce} PIERCE, (U.S.A., BRITISH ORIGIN). SIR S. HARCOURT BUTLER, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E. W. O.{Mr Oldham} BRIGGS, (U.S.A.). W. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} ROBINSON, (U.S.A.). TELEPHONE: RAINHAM 680 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS & CABLES: BRIGGSBODY, DAGENHAM 7th March 1938. DAGENHAM, ESSEX. 427. 1020 W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sir, Mr. Manning received your letter this morning but had to leave the office early to attend Sir Harcourt Butler's funeral. He has phoned from Town to say he will be travelling up by road on Wednesday, together with Messrs. McIntosh and Roberts, and they hope to arrive about 11 a.m. Mr. Manning desires to thank you for your very kind offer of accommodation overnight, which he is unable to accept this time as he has to be in London tomorrow evening for a telephone call from Detroit. Yours very truly, BRIGGS MOTOR BODIES LTD. Janet Green Secretary to Mr. Manning. | ||