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).
Urgent request to despatch a Phantom III rear engine rubber for replacement with a softer grade.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\1\ scan0181 | |
| Date | 27th September 1935 | |
| D/BP. c. to Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/MS. c. to G/Mt. X 322 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.10/KW.27.9.35. Will you please despatch by passenger train to The British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd., Leyland, Lancs, one Phantom III rear engine rubber, G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 82625. This is built up with the steel inserts G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 82623/4. The rubber is going to be replaced by a softer grade. Will you please label this "VERY URGENT - FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. SHERWIN". Order No. 54117. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} | ||