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).
Telegram received by telephone confirming metallic facings were shipped via Meadows on the Franconia.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\1\ scan0259 | |
| Date | 31th August 1937 | |
| R.R. 144A—21240 30/7/36 WHK 1110 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. N.R.C L.C. note TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Commercial Cable Time Received: 5.20 Date: 31.8.37 To: Royces Derby By: MD from: Cleveland Ohio 10.28 am. Y8 Metallic facings shipped via Meadows Wye on Franconia August 20th we will verify sailing FROM: Clegraphi. STAMP: RECEIVED M.D. 31 1937 THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. | ||