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).
Confirming the supply of pressed unwoven asbestos brake material and aluminium rivets.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\2\ scan0270 | |
| Date | 7th May 1920 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} C. to EFC. COPY X3439 BY6/F7.5.20. X3439 CHASSIS - REAR HUB AND BRAKE, ALSO CLUTCH. X3518 Referring to Mr. Frood's visit and our point conference on the subject of Brake Liners and later Clutch Fabrics, Mr. Frood has written as per attached copy of his letter of the 6th inst., to confirm that he will supply us with some number 9M material, which represents a pressed unwoven asbestos for brake shoes, and in addition he will supply us with a number of aluminium rivets. As soon as the material in question comes to hand, I will arrange to have same passed on to the Experimental Department. EFC BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} RECEIVED MAY 10 1920 | ||