Arrangements for a trip to Paris, including car preparations, financial instructions and a rendezvous.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 11\3\ 03-page498 | |
| Date | 1st August 1931 | |
| Y7941 To A.B. Roberts, from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Hotel de France, Chateauroux(French test region), France. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GWHl/AM1.8.31. It has been arranged for you to go along with PN. {Mr Northey} The car must be got ready and have new tyres fitted - I should fit Buttress tread. If you get up to the Paris Depot on Saturday morning early they will be able to obtain the tyres and fit them for you. The undershield and any other items left off must be fitted. I shall, in all probability, meet you in Paris. With regard to money, make arrangements with Capt. Hallam for an I.O.U. You will be away for a week therefore get sufficient for petrol and your own expenses, keep these separate from Chateauroux(French test region) expenses. PN. {Mr Northey} has sent a note asking you to pick him up at the Hotel Lutetia, Bld. Raspail, at 9-30 a.m. When you leave Chateauroux(French test region) M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Wyre can return to Derby. I am bringing Patterson out with me with the 20 HP. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /GWH. {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||
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