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 to supplier Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd. ordering a pair of front 25 HP special low rating springs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\1\ scan0395 | |
| Date | 21th April 1936 | |
| X 576 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.15/KW. April 21st, 1936. Messrs. Thos. Firth & John Brown Ltd., Spring Dept., Tinsley, SHEFFIELD. For the attention of Mr. Porter. Dear Sirs, Will you please produce for us another pair of front 25 HP. special low rating springs to your drawing 172, having :- Lubrication to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 72. Rolled eyes for top plates. Poundage 875 lbs. and 900 lbs. We do not require the rear springs. A covering order will be issued for these springs. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||