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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).
Two cable messages received from the USA regarding equipment and engine components.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 173\2\  img058
Date  22th February 1934
  
To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
C. to Sar.
C. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
C. to Hy.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer}
C. to F.{Mr Friese}
C. to Lg.
C. to G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp}
C. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
C. to Hdy.{William Hardy}

USA

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}C/27.22.2.34.

The following cables have been received from RMO., and RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, in U.S.A. -

21.2.34. - "DISCOVER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR BEARING PRODUCTION OBTAINABLE FROM ELECTRIC FURNACE CO. LONDON STOP SPECIFICATIONS A.J.A.X. NORTHRUPP OSCILLATING CONVERTER 35 K V A WITH T 30 FURNACE STOP WILL INFERY PLEASE ORDER. COVENTRY."

22.2.34. - "TEN PITCH TEETH PERMITS FIFTEEN FLYWHEEL RATIO SEE BUICK STOP DYNAMOS RUNNING TO EIGHT THOUSAND REVS SATISFACTORILY. ROBOTHAM."

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  


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