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).
Recommending a supplementary petrol claim for an essential employee, R. Smith, due to extensive travel for inspections.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\1\ scan0132 | |
| Date | 10th July 1940 | |
| 1282 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AA. {D. Abbot Anderson} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AA. {D. Abbot Anderson} 1/ML.10.7.40. re R.Smith. With reference to the claim for supplementary petrol for the above, if he adopts the route from Bridgford, Nottingham, to Belper via Ilkeston, he will cover a mileage of 1,200, for which he will require 40 gallons. He has attempted to find accomodation locally; in the meantime, I would be glad if you could see your way to putting in a recommendation for this extra petrol, when his claim form reaches you. He is an essential part of the organisation as all units and engines have to be inspected by him during contruction. He is working 7 days per week. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /AA. {D. Abbot Anderson} | ||