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 advising a shipment has been prevented by a strike.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\1\ scan0138 | |
| Date | 18th May 1937 | |
| R.R. 144A-2M/40 30/7/36 WHK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 9.20 Date: 18 5 37 To: Robotham. Royce By: NQ from: Detroit NLT 17th.16 Message: Thermoid strike prevented shipment believe can ship end this week. FROM: hony THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. Stamp: RECEIVED MAY 18 1937 | ||