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).
To Mr. Matthews confirming work can proceed on an experiment to build two types of worm axles.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 2\6\ B002_X 140 141 157-page224 | |
| Date | 1st August 1913 | |
| COMPLETED. Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/EMG/C1813. Re Worm Axle. X.141. Mr.Matthews. 1-8-13. In reply to your sheet dated 29-7-13, the Order Office inform us that thereis nothing in the way of the work, on this experiment proceeding. They inform us that there are two axles to be made, one fitted with standard brakes can be completed, and the one fitted with double rear brakes can be proceeded with, although they are aware that several parts are awaiting the Order Office. p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} | ||