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 received by telephone regarding a shipment delay due to a Thermoid strike.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\1\ scan0137 | |
| Date | 18th May 1937 | |
| R.R. 144A-2M-40 30/7/36 WHK W.V. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. a.{Mr Adams} TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Time Received: 9.20 Date: 18.5.37 To: Robotham. Royce By: NQ from: Metex NLT. 17th. 16 Message: Thermoid strike prevented shipment believe can ship end this week FROM: houg. Side note: KHC tel Robotham not at office leave now tomorrow 19/5/37 BP CAg Stamp: RECEIVED MAY THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. | ||