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 from SS Cars Ltd to Mr. Robotham regarding the postponement of a works visit.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\5\ scan0017 | |
| Date | 21th October 1937 | |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS{S. Smith} WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 21st October, 1937 (FROM EARLS COURT) W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Mr. Robotham, Many thanks for your letter dated the 19th inst., I note you suggest Thursday, October 28th as being a suitable date for your visit to our works. I feel, however, that as we shall not be in production by that date, it would be preferable for you to defer your visit until a later date, say the third week in November. Perhaps you will confirm that this is agreeable to you. In regard to my visit, to Derby, perhaps we can arrange this when you come to our works. Kindest regards, Yours sincerely, W. Lyons [Handwritten Notes]: [Top left]: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} By [Top center]: 1104 [Above recipient]: HAVE PROVISIONALLY ARRANGED Nov. 18TH [On body of letter]: noted By RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [Right margin, vertically]: will keep until date open | ||