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).
Delays with the 25-30 HP catalogue artwork and requesting an earlier completion date.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\1\ scan0178 | |
| Date | 25th July 1938 | |
| S/W To: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} 1204 Bkl.2/MD25-7-38 Re: 25-30 H.P. Catalogue -------------------- With reference to my memo. 1. of the 27th June, I note on my return from holidays that the Artist, Clark, has not been to Derby to complete his drawing of the bottom half of the engine, and I understand from my assistant that you do not think you will be in a position to let him do this until the middle of August. That means to say that the drawing will not be completed until the end of August, the blocks have then to be made - another 10 days - the catalogues printed, bound and distributed before the third week in September, this is practically impossible. I should, therefore, be so glad if you could arrange for Clark to complete his drawing at a much earlier date. I realise your difficulties and do not wish to bother you unnecessarily; I am also sure you realise my difficulties. If the catalogue is not ready before the announcement of the car I shall get bitten very severely. Bkl. | ||