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 from The JR Engineering Company regarding a delay in manufacturing lightened bumpers due to difficulty in sourcing steel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\2\ scan0314 | |
| Date | 25th November 1936 | |
| The JR{Mr James Royce} ENGINEERING COMPANY JR{Mr James Royce}/AK. Handwritten notes: 1023 W. Hare. Mr Hives written to JR{Mr James Royce} today to say look against order 28/11 GENERAL ENGINEERS AUTO ACCESSORIES EXPERT REPAIRERS J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} RIDLINGTON - M.I. Mech. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} M.I. Auto. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} TELEPHONE - PARK 4009 OLAF STREET LATIMER ROAD (Next Barker's Coachworks) LONDON W.11 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. 25th November 1936. Dear Sirs, Your ref. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GRY{Shadwell Grylls}4/R.{Sir Henry Royce} ================ In reply to yours dated the 24th inst. The set of lightened bumpers are being made and we hope to despatch them early next week. The long delay is due to our difficulty in obtaining suitable steel of the light section in small quantities. This is now advised so we should soon get delivery. X Your official order will oblige. Yours faithfully, J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} R.{Sir Henry Royce} Ridlington THE J.R. ENGINEERING COMPANY TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE BUT DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO PROPERTY ENTRUSTED TO THEM FOR ANY PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' RISK ONLY. | ||