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 Cannes reporting a slipping clutch and requesting additional funds for expenses.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 73\3\ scan0383 | |
| Date | 9th February 1924 | |
| COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED FROM - K9946 S.H. Lauro. Cannes. 9-2-24. Dear Sir, No further remarks since my last report - clutch began slipping when in the traffic out here. Mr. P.N. generally starts on 3rd. Will change springs at first opportunity. I enclose time and expenses sheets for week-ending above date, which please pass for payment as soon as possible, otherwise I should run short of money as I took only £40. with me and I am to meet car expenses. I am doing my best for the car under trying conditions. I will report later in the week as I have not a minute to myself just now. Please excuse haste. Yours faithfully, (Sgd) S.H. Lauro. N.B. On second thought being given the high charges out here for washing car, garaging it, etc. I think my provision of £40. quite insufficient to meet all expenses pending receipt of my wages and expenses, and as circumstances will make it impossible for me to receive monies regularly every week, I would esteem it a favour of you would kindly send me a further advance of say £20 or £30 - C/o Mr. P.N. Hotel Metropole, Cannes. Thanking you in anticipation, Yours faithfully, (Sgd) S.H. Lauro. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} We have sent £30 today. Retaining letter for authority AJS 14/2/24 | ||