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 regarding the death of Mr. Butler, confirming his coffin's arrival in Derby and requesting a financial statement.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 181\M10\ img034 | |
| Date | 28th March 1928 | |
| To HK.{Col. T. Harker - Sales} Paris. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} x4#99 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG28.3.28. Will you please let us have an exact statement of how much money Butler had belonging to the Company when he left Paris. The coffin arrived in Derby this morning. I have seen Butler's father and he is exceedingly grateful for your kindness and says that without your help he could never have possibly have got through. I personally also wish to thank you for all you have done in connection with this sad affair. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||