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 accepting an invitation from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to witness the manufacture and testing of Balloon Cord Tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\2\ Scan135 | |
| Date | 9th October 1924 | |
| Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}15/MJ91024. 9th October, 1924. Messrs.The Dunlop Rubber Co.Ltd., Fort Dunlop, Erdington, Birmingham. Chassis Makers' Division. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Col.Matthew. We tender to you our most cordial thanks for the invitation you have extended to members of our staff to visit your Works to witness the manufacture of Balloon Cord Tyres and to be present at practical tests of the behaviour of such tyres in service. We propose to take advantage of this invitation on Wednesday next, 15th inst. The party will consist of:- Mr.Wormald........ Works Manager Mr.Hives......... Experimental Dept. Mr.Clough........ Asst.Technical Production Engineer Mr.Platford...... Test Dept. Mr.Chandler...... Repair Dept. Mr.Mills......... Supply Dept. They will leave here about 10 a.m. by road to your Works. We must also thank you for your very kind invitation to these gentlemen to take lunch at your Works. We are sure the visit will be of deep interest to all concerned. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. (Sgd) J.P.Whitehead. | ||