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).
Internal request to order two sets of Rollers and Roller Cages for experimental purposes from The Ribbesford Co. Ltd.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\2\ scan0019 | |
| Date | 24th January 1939 | |
| 1153 Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/HB.{C. E. Harcombe}4/N.24.1.39. Will you please order from:- Messrs.The Ribbesford Co.Ltd., Tachbrook Road, Leamington Spa. two sets of Rollers and two Roller Cages to their drawing AX.2143, copy of which is enclosed herewith, but modified as requested in our letter Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/HB.{C. E. Harcombe}3/N.24.1.39. These parts are required for experimental purposes and no doubt you will obtain a quotation. The Ribbesford Co.Ltd., appear to be a subsidiary of Automotive Products Ltd. Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/HB.{C. E. Harcombe} | ||