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 Experimental Department concerning an order for Dunlop Magnum Tyres and potential substitutions.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 81\1\ scan0063 | |
Date | 31th March 1919 | |
R.R. 235 E(200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2244 X.3044 Mr Hives. (Experimental Dept) Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}/Dn3/HP31319. 31st March.1919. We attach herewith copy of a letter which has just come to hand from the Dunlop Rubber Co., respecting the 6 Dunlop Magnum Tyres 895 x 150 m/m (complete with tubes) ordered by you for order 735. We are also attaching copy of a letter from the Dunlop Rubber Co., dated the 18th inst. which explains the position of Magnum Tyres already on order for experiment No.3482. Please let us know if you wish the order (for the 6 tyres) to remain as it is, until delivery can be effected of the Magnum type, or whether you wish us to substitute either grooved, or studded tyres in lieu of the Magnum type asked for. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} | ||