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 a discussion with the Michelin firm for the supply of 5 rims and 5 tyres with a more silent tread.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\5\ scan0045 | |
| Date | 3rd November 1938 | |
| 1245? FJH{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} ORY AH To: "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}", DERBY. PARIS Sr21/Dn3.11.38 Dear "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}", Referring to your Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer}4/MH.{M. Huckerby}29.10.38 I have just seen Mr Aubel of the MICHELIN firm, and explained the position to him. He hopes to supply me shortly with 5 rims as specified by you in your above memo, and 5 tyres with a more silent tread. As soon as I come into possession of these rims and tyres, they will be forwarded on to you. Sr h | ||