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 Light Production Co. Ltd. clarifying details for an order of pistons and providing drawings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\1\ scan0013 | |
| Date | 29th November 1938 | |
| x 1256. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTC.7/JH. 29th. November, 1938. The Light Production Co.Ltd., 60/66 Rochester Row, LONDON. S.W.1. Dear Sirs, We recently ordered from you 14 pistons Piece No.PD.304. You will no doubt have noticed that these are 'Landed' pistons, but in order to be quite clear on this matter, we now forward our details drawings EB.4473-4 7 off each being required. Confirming our telephone conversation, it is agreed that you will urge the Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}322 pistons in the following order - First we would like those having a raised crown .300 and to follow those altered to .440. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||