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 a tyre manufacturer acknowledging a positive report on tyre condition and improved ride quality.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\1\ Scan056 | |
Date | 28th December 1923 | |
CUSTOMERS' CARS ONLY DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CLIENTS' OWN RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY. TYRE & JACK MANUFACTURERS BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING DIRECTORS: COL. R.{Sir Henry Royce} HALSEY. CHAIRMAN. F.{Mr Friese} LIONEL RAPSON MANAGING DIRECTOR. VICE-ADMIRAL SIR LIONEL HALSEY, G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G., C.B. CAPT. F.{Mr Friese} EGERTON HAY, O.C.M. JOHN LOMAX (SECRETARY). Your Ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG22.12.23 Our Ref. FLR/DLM. Please Quote. RAPSON TYRE & JACK COY. LTD. Tyre Factory: NEW MALDEN SURREY Sales Dept: 477, OXFORD STREET, LONDON. TYRE & JACK MANUFACTURERS BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Telegraphic Address: RAPSONO, NEW MALDEN, SURREY. Code: BENTLEY'S Telephone: MALDEN 190, 191, 192. 28th December 1923. E.W. Hives, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Nightingale Road, D E R B Y. Dear Mr. Hives, Many thanks for your report of the 22nd instant. I am very happy to read that the reduced pressures have led to the riding of the car being improved; also that the condition of the tyres after 3,000 miles is very good. Wishing you the Compliments of the Season, I beg to remain, Yours faithfully, RAPSON TYRE AND JACK COMPANY. LTD., F.{Mr Friese} Lionel Rapson Managing Director. This letter was dictated by Mr. Rapson, but signed in his absence. All communications to be addressed to the Company, not to individuals. | ||