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).
Detachable wheels, competitor activity, and guidance for salesmen.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\2\ scan0025 | |
| Date | 18th April 1912 | |
| R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.1.12) E.P. 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEADRolls-Royce telegram address," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. Mr Wallis DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. FC18/C18412. Lord Herbert Scott. 18.4.12. Mr. Johnson has asked me to send on the enclosed correspondence regarding Detachable wheels. Derby should see it, also Mr. Bered in order that he may instruct the French salesmen for their guidance. F.{Mr Friese} C. [STAMP] Dossier Dossier Reçu le 24 AVR. 1912 Répondu le [Handwritten Notes Section 1] Mr Johnson 19.4.12 Enc: Seen. I understand however, that neither the Daimler nor the Deasy Compy both of whom I believe, make R.W. wheels standard and together account for a large output have had any complaints about these wheels - It would be interesting to confirm this rumour by enquiry of Mr Eustone and Mr Siddeley - H.S. [Handwritten Notes Section 2] Mr Johnson 19. 4.12 Perhaps you could send this to Bered & ask him, after noting, to send it to Derby & Caswell J Caswell [Handwritten Notes in Left Margin] X1478 We have noted this Ro{C. C. Rose - Export Manager} of B. 24/4/12 Seen CJS For Mr Berend Then to Derby [Footer] This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. | ||