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).
Confidential letter requesting information from a timber specialist about walnut faced laminations and other veneered specialities.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\4\ scan0252 | |
| Date | 1st February 1944 | |
| c.c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c.c. Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} c.c. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c.c. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} for Rolls-Royce Limited. 1021 Clan Foundry, Belper. CONFIDENTIAL Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/RG.{Mr Rowledge}7.JMA. Messrs.Neales' Laminated Timber Specialists, New Buildings, Coventry. February 1st, 1944 For the attention of J.E.Neale Esq. Dear Sir, We should be grateful if you could supply us with any information relating to Walnut faced laminations of varying thicknesses up to 3/4". Also any veneered specialities which you would normally handle. We should also appreciate your expert advice on the possibility of these lines being available both now and for early post war products. Awaiting your reply with much interest. We are, Yours faithfully, | ||