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).
Confirming the retention of a Lucas 'festoon' lamp and the return of a Bonnella lamp.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61a\1\ scan0285 | |
| Date | 17th May 1927 | |
| X1357 To ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/GEA. from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/LG17.5.27. With reference to ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/GEA3/EB16.5.27. We wish to retain the Lucas 'festoon' lamp which was ordered on approval some 3 weeks ago, and should be obliged if you will pass an official order for it. The Bonnella lamp we do not wish to retain. This was sent into the Stores for return to the makers about 3 weeks ago. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||