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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 Rapson Tyre & Jack Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of a set of four experimental straight side tyres.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 39\1\  Scan049
Date  20th November 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., G.B.
CAPT. F.{Mr Friese} McKAY HAY, D.C.M.
JOHN LOMAX (SECRETARY).
Your Ref.
Our Ref. TAB/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.
x/1238
20th November 1923.
For attention of E.W. Hines,Esq.,
Messrs Rolls-Royce,Ltd.,
DERBY.
Dear Sirs,
We are despatching tomorrow, a set of 4 - 32 x 4 1/2 straight side tyres to be fitted to your experimental car, as mentioned in your letter of October 8th.
We shall be pleased to receive the fortnightly report with regard to mileage and condition as promised in your letter of that date.
Yours faithfully,
RAPSON TYRE AND JACK COMPANY.LTD.,
T.A. Beazley
Development Superintendent.
All communications to be addressed to the Company, not to individuals.
  
  


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