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).
Confirming the manufacturing details of chassis front springs from Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 42\3\ Scan113 | |
| Date | 18th August 1920 | |
| R.R. 235 B 5 (T) (S.G. 501, 8-1-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2585. X3854 By from Wr. ['from' is struck through] c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} [struck through] c. to Ms. [struck through] Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}3/KJ18.8.20. Chassis Front Springs. In reply to yours By12/H13.8.20, Messrs.Jonas Woodhead & Sons Ltd. have written that our front springs are still being made with nibs and slots as heretofore. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} RECEIVED | ||