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 Ransome & Marles Bearing Co. Ltd. confirming delivery of modified bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 84\4\ scan0398 | |
| Date | 22th August 1938 | |
| BALL & ROLLER R&M BEARINGS 202. London Office 17, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, S.W.I. Telephone: ABBEY 3875 (2 LINES) Telegrams: OFFISLUNDA, SOWEST, LONDON Contractors to H.M. Admiralty, War Office, Air Ministry, Colonial Offices &c. RANSOME & MARLES BEARING CO., LTD., MANUFACTURERS OF BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS NEWARK ON TRENT. Telegraphic Address: 'BEARINGS, NEWARK' Telegraphic Code: BENTLEY'S Telephone Nos: NEWARK 456-457-458-459 Branch Offices: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM AND- Branch Offices: SHEFFIELD, BRISTOL, GLASGOW, NEWCASTLE, DUBLIN, BELFAST. Our Ref. Tech.Dept.JK/AR: Your Ref. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. HARDY. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. 22nd August 1938. Dear Sirs, ORDER NO. 67732. With reference to the twelve bearings 6/MDJT.30 modified to have a preload of .002" to .003" and cages elongated in the ball holes to the extent of .025", we would confirm having delivered two of these bearings to you on Saturday last, specially addressed for the attention of Mr.Hardy, Experimental Dept., and trust these are now in your possession. Assuring you always of our best attention, We remain, Yours faithfully, RANSOME & MARLES BEARING CO. LTD., C. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Richardson DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER. | ||