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).
Request to Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. for the supply and quotation of specific bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\3\ img232 | |
| Date | 16th August 1940 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}6/ET. 16th August, 1940. The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. CHELMSFORD. Dear Sirs, Bearings Will you please supply as soon as possible, the following bearing: One: LS 13 1/2 1- 1/2 x 3/4 x 7/8 Will you also please quote for 500 of these bearings, and confirm that you can supply. Failing this, will you please let us know the nearest size (either side of the above) which you can supply in quantity. If you have to resort to this second alternative, will you also supply a sample of the proposed bearing. Yours faithfully, | ||