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 New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the arrival, inspection, and modification of a new axle, and requesting associated test pieces.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\2\ scan0118 | |
| Date | 19th November 1936 | |
| 1029 Experimental Department 19th November 1936. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}18/AP. AF/AL. Messrs New-Hudson Ltd., Icknield Street, BIRMINGHAM 18. For the attention of Mr.Frazer. Dear Sirs, The new axle arrived on Monday. It is now being inspected and having its pivot pin holes drilled, and will be fitted to a car as soon as possible. With the last axle you sent us te two test pieces, which had been forged on its ends; may we have the test pieces for this axle also. Is the axle Nickel Steel. The prints we asked for have arrived this morning. We should like to thank you for your services and courtesy in both these matters. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||