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).
Requesting an order for three pairs of axle gears from Gleasons in America.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 114\1\ scan0269 | |
| Date | 19th December 1939 | |
| 1015 LES.{Ivan A. Leslie} c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BP. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GRY.{Shadwell Grylls}2.HR.19.12.39. AXLE GEARS. ---------- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} wants a ratio between 11/41 and 12/41. Will you therefore please order from America 3 pairs of gears to the following particulars which Gleasons will understand: [Handwritten] D 12/43 ratio Pinion RG.{Mr Rowledge}130 crown wheel RG.{Mr Rowledge}131. These should be similar to the gears they have recently made for us to Drawing GB.5354 & 5, and should fit our Axle GL.{G. Linnett}887 of which Gleasons have a blue print. If you will send BP a copy of the order, he will arrange the necessary customs and payment formalities. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GRY.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||