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 Leyland Motors inviting W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce to their works to discuss Elektron metal.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 140\3\ scan0046 | |
| Date | 29th June 1936 | |
| X1201 Leyland Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE: OURS AAL/NL. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS CUSTOMERS' VEHICLES DRIVEN AT OWNERS RISK ONLY BY APPOINTMENT LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, GENERAL MANAGER'S OFFICE, TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: LEYMOTORS, LEYLAND. TELEPHONE: LEYLAND 81400 (16 LINES) LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE. 29th June 1936 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sir, Replying to your letter of the 27th instant, we shall be pleased to see you at these Works and to give you information regarding Elektron metal. As the use of this metal is largely wrapped up in the question of policy, the writer will be pleased to meet you and explain the position to you. Yours faithfully, p.p. LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED. [Signature: A.A.Liardet] General Manager. | ||