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).
Inquiry from the Royal Arsenal regarding the manufacturer of a special adjustable driving seat for use in War Department Fast Launches.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0267 | |
| Date | 29th March 1940 | |
| J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} 3221 1021 R 121 Telegraphic Address:- "Transport, Woolwich". Telephone No.:- Woolwich 2080, Extension 815. From:- SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER AND CONSTRUCTOR OF SHIPPING, D.92, ROYAL ARSENAL, WOOLWICH, LONDON, S.E.18. To:- Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby. In replying please quote No. 1/4. 29th March, 1940. For the attention of Mr. E.W. Hives. Gentlemen, With reference to a telephone conversation with the Sales Manager of your London Showrooms, he has suggested that I should communicate with you regarding the special double movement, cranked, adjustable driving seat as fitted in the Rolls-Royce cars. I am interested in this type of seat for use in some War Department Fast Launches and I shall be much obliged therefore if you would kindly give me the name and address of the actual manufacturer, from whom I could obtain any details required. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, [Signature] Superintending Engineer & Constructor of Shipping. [Handwritten signature: Rms] [Handwritten: Please reply] [Handwritten initials: H/S] GGM. D 82457-1 5000 D/d 8064 9/38 R.P.W. | ||