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 to The Chloride Elec: Storage Co. requesting a 6-volt battery with specific dimensions for Mr. Royce.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\3\ scan0054 | |
| Date | 24th July 1919 | |
| X.3314 1320. 6 lines. EFC4/T. 24th July, 1919. The Chloride Elec: Storage Co., Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester. Dear Sirs, Re 6-volt Battery. We require at once, if possible, a 6-volt battery in a fully charged condition, of overall dimensions (including terminals) not exceeding 8.75" high x 7.25" wide x 9.25" long, and capacity accordingly. If the above length dimension given, however, is not suitable, this may be increased up to 11" (it not being possible in this case to make use of the holding down bolts in the battery box). If you have a battery answering this description, could you kindly despatch one direct to Mr. Royce, ElmsteadHenry Royce's home in West Wittering, West WitteringHenry Royce's home town, Nr. Chichester, as soon as possible, and oblige. Kindly send the account to Derby. Yours faithfully, Please send also suitable packing pieces, if possible, with which to pack battery in box. We should be much obliged if you could treat this matter as urgent. | ||