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 Waltham Watch Company inviting Mr. Royce to tour their American factory.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 36\1\ scan 077 | |
| Date | 24th November 1920 | |
| WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY, LTD. MOTOR ACCESSORY DEPARTMENT 125 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.1. DIRECTORS. A.{Mr Adams} S. HILLYER, AMERICAN. CONOVER FITCH, " H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} L. BROWN, " G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} W. BOX, BRITISH. A.{Mr Adams} L. GOODLET, " SALES AGENTS FOR WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. CABLE ADDRESS: "ROBBINS" LONDON TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "ROBBINS, WESTCENT, LONDON." CODES USED: WALTHAM, LIEBER, WESTERN UNION, A.B.C. 4th & 5th EDITION TELEPHONE: MUSEUM 4847. 24th November 1920 - Hives Esq., c/o Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road. Derby. Dear Sir:- When you visited our Stand at the Motor Show, you inform me that Mr. Royce was taking over the car to which will be fitted the Speedometer which we supplied on your instructions, to America. If it is not asking too much, I shall be glad if you will kindly inform me when Mr. Royce will arrive at your American Factory, as we wish to extend to him an invitation to go through our Factory, which is not far distant from yours. I feel sure that such a highly technical engineer as Mr. Royce, will be delighted with our wonderful plant and equipment which is most unique. Yours truly, WALTHAM WATCH CO.LTD., J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Harwood-Speight European Autocessories Manager. AS/JS{Mr Johnson's Secretary} | ||