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).
Departmental memo regarding Mr. Royce's recommendation to cancel rear shock absorbers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\1\ 01-page190 | |
| Date | 11th April 1913 | |
| B.K. 4700-500 Bks-8-12. K.P. Co ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 470 FOUR LINES. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. AT/3/5/L11413 This column is for Name of Person addressed Date Re Shock Absorbers on Rear ~~Springs~~ - X.189 ~~Mr Johnson~~ ~~Mr Hormald~~ ~~Mr Platford~~ ~~Mr Hadin~~ 11-4-13 Mr Royce writes in his memo RB{R. Bowen}/B7413 as follows :- 'My recommendation is to cancel shock absorbers, at any rate at back of car until we find they are really beneficial. For a long time I have not seen the logic of greasing springs and fitting shock absorbers.' Will you kindly signify whether you are in agreement with Mr Royce's recommendation. p. A.{Mr Adams} Hormald. [Handwritten response in blue ink:] W Hormald yes [Handwritten signature in red ink:] ISWJ [Stamp:] 12 IV 13 This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. | ||