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 Joseph Lucas Ltd. advising that a 12v starter battery has been sent for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 35\1\ scan 090 | |
| Date | 31th October 1916 | |
| COPY. R.R. 235a (400 T) (S C. 886 15-2-16) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1546. JOSEPH LUCAS LTD., GREAT KING STREET BIRMINGHAM. Ref. CLB/GD. OCTOBER 31st 1916. Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, RE - 12 v.{VIENNA} BATTERY FOR STARTER. We beg to advise you that we have forwarded to you to-day per passenger train the promised 12 v.{VIENNA} starter Battery for you to test. We trust same will give you perfect satisfaction and we shall be interested to hear its condition after a few months hard wear. Yours faithfully, Joseph Lucas Ltd., per C.H. Breedon. Electrical department. [Handwritten vertically on left margin]: 36-76 [Handwritten notes below signature]: M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Allenby / Och R.O / Blue is in the Stores sgd AHV | ||