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).
Letter confirming a telegram sent about an experimental car and arrangements for Paris staff.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\3\ scan0396 | |
| Date | 23th June 1940 | |
| 1204 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}11/JMS. 23.6.40. W. Sleator, Esq., Park Lane Hotel, LONDON. Dear Sleator, I have today sent you the following telegram: "FIND EXPERIMENTAL CAR HAS LEFT LONDON STOP. ARE SENDING A CAR DOWN ARRIVING PARK LANE HOTEL MIDDAY TOMORROW TO PICK UP PARIS STAFF UNLESS WE HEAR TO THE CONTRARY" We can certainly give Allen a job and find something for Danby to do. We will also see that they get money and accommodation. We are looking forward to having you at Duffield as soon as you can get up. Yours sincerely, | ||