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 from Offord to Robotham in Derby, confirming that Duramin Works is closed and plates will be sent on Wednesday.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90a\2\ Scan259 | |
| Date | 7th August 1934 | |
| POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. If there is doubt about the accuracy of any part of this telegram ring "Telegrams delivery for Enquiry" or call at the Office of free repetition. This form, and if possible the envelope, should accompany any enquiry other than by telephone. B or C Charges to pay s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} TIME OF RECEIPT: 2.16 M Prefix: 86 Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. No. Office Stamp: DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 7 AU 34 DERBY Time: 2.24 M To: AY1320 186 2.0 BROMPTON ROAD 11 THE INFORMATION OVERLEAF WILL INTEREST YOU. ROBOTHAM 1320 DERBY = DURAMIN WORKS CLOSED TODAY SENDING PLATES WEDNESDAY = OFFORD + CONFIRMATION CT 1320 + Handwritten text: Top: 17962 Top Right: 113 Initials: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||