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 confirming the Wednesday arrival of tyres in Derby.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\3\ scan0115 | |
| Date | 24th April 1939 | |
| POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay s. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} RECEIVED PM 12.03 From RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1 68 Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. 168 11:40 MELKSHAM BS{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager} 9 GRYLLS ROYCAR DERBY = TYRES SHOULD ARRIVE DERBY WEDNESDAY = RUBBER + Handwritten top center: 1331 No. OFFICE STAMP: DERBY B.O. 24 APR 39 12-10P Handwritten above stamp: 127 Dy{F R Danby} To 12.7 m DY{F R Danby}2424 Hall Handwritten diagonal: Mr. Grylls For free repetition of doubtful words telephone "TELEGRAMS ENQUIRY" or call, with this form at office of delivery. Other enquiries should be accompanied by this form and, if possible, the envelope. | ||