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).
Order for piston rings from Wellworthy Ltd. and the subsequent supply, seeking confirmation on revised instructions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\3\ scan0418 | |
| Date | 24th October 1938 | |
| 1256. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mr.Swindell. Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/AW.4/IB. 24. 10. 38. We recently ordered from:- Messrs. Wellworthy Ltd., 72 - Piston Rings - E.60821. against Experimental Order No. 52439. Messrs. Wellworthy have now supplied the following:- 36. Heat Formed. 36. Hammered. 36. Cell Faced Heat Formed. 36. Cell Faced Hammered. Presumable, you have issued revised instructions to these people; if so, will you please let us have confirmation. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||