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 S. Smith & Sons regarding the fitting of shortened 'Jackalls' to chassis 21-G-IV.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\2\ scan0310 | |
| Date | 5th August 1935 | |
| x1166 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Bwg.{J. C. Bowring}10/KW. 5th August, 1935. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. C.W. Nichols. Dear Sirs, Jackalls - 21-G-IV. We thank you for your letter of July 19th and regret the delay in answering same, but our Works have been closed for the Summer vacation. The pair of shortened Jacks received will be fitted to the above chassis at the earliest possible moment, and the present ones returned to you. With regard to the set of Jacks for which you agree to allow us credit, this set was sent together with the above chassis to Great Portland St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} on July 9th, when you installed the new type system on the car. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||