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 from Firestone Tyre & Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding experiments to be conducted on their 'R.O.' pattern tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\1\ scan0092 | |
| Date | 9th January 1936 | |
| Firestone Tyre & Rubber Company Ltd. DIRECTORS WILLIAM E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DUCK, (Chairman & Managing Director) HARVEY S. FIRESTONE, (U.S.A.) THOS. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} MELLORS, F.C.A. SIR PERCIVAL L. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} PERRY, K.B.E. MARSHALL STEVENS GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT CABLES & TELEGRAMS: "FIRESTONE, BRENTFORD." TELEPHONE: EALING 3456. Handwritten note top left: H/Dodd expt prep CNG/BNS......5676. 9th Jan., 1936. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ld., DERBY. Attention of Mr. Day. Dear Sirs: Regarding the talk the writer had with you this morning, following your return from America and your chat with Mr. Hale of the Firestone American Organisation, we feel certain that our "R.O." pattern Tyre will eliminate many of the criticisms discussed. We note that as soon as you are in a position to arrange the necessary test, you will order from us a set of Firestone "R.O." series Tyres, in order that experiments may be conducted at Derby. In conclusion, the writer would be very willing to co-operate with you in every possible way, and to visit you at any time you may care to suggest. Assuring you of our best service and attention at all times, we remain, Yours faithfully: FIRESTONE TYRE & RUBBER CO. LD. [Signature] Cecil N. Green Manufacturer's Representative. 11, Queen's Rd., COVENTRY. Handwritten note bottom: I have acknowledged this & told Mr Green we will be ordering a set. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} [Logo: National Scheme for Disabled Men] FACTORIES IN ENGLAND CANADA U.S.A. & ARGENTINA NO CONTRACT VALID UNLESS SIGNED BY AN EXECUTIVE OF THE COMPANY. | ||