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).
Seeking authorization to pay an invoice for 144 piston rings, double the quantity of 72 that was originally ordered.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\1\ scan0043 | |
| Date | 23th January 1939 | |
| 1256 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} G/WFH/CA.24/WP.23.1.39. We confirm our memo of the 23rd. November, reference G/WFH/CA.17/BB, asking if it will be in order for us to accept Wellworthy's invoice for 144 Piston Rings, against order 72461, which instructed the supply of 72 only. Please let us know if we may pay for 144, as it is necessary that the relative invoice be cleared quickly. G/WFH. | ||