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Letter chasing up test results for a failed calorstat returned to S. Smith & Sons Ltd.15th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0193
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a query concerning a calorstat.18th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0194
Letter to Messrs. Henry Wiggin & Co. Ltd. requesting a Data Book and information on Wilco-Wiggin Thermometal.21th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0195
Internal request to place an official order for a special thermostat with a custom temperature setting.22th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0196
Request to The British Thermostat Co. for a custom thermostat and a modified thermostatic relief valve for an experimental car.22th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0197
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the repair and free of charge replacement of a Smithermet from chassis GGR-63.22th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0198
Requesting the despatch of a special Hexane filled calorstat to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. for modification.23th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0199
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a defective calorstat returned from a Bentley.23th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0200
Requesting the despatch of two Wraith calorstats to the Cricklewood Depot.24th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0201
Letter concerning a delay, the supply of an experimental thermostat, and a forthcoming drawing for a thermostatic relief valve.28th Feb 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0202
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding a thermostatic header tank relief valve for Bentley pressure-cooled systems.6th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0203
Arrangement of a pressure and vacuum valve assembly (P.L.V.).21th Sep 1938Box 156 \ 2  scan0204
General arrangement drawing of a pressure loading valve.22th Sep 1938Box 156 \ 2  scan0205
Follow-up memo chasing a reply regarding charges for Bentley Chassis B.55.LE.7th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0206
Query to a supplier regarding the filling substance and operating temperature of Wraith type calorstats.8th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0207
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the performance specifications of calorstats, including travel, load, and the Hexane fluid used.13th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0208
Letter from S. Smith & Sons detailing their testing method of submerging units in water for uniformity.13th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0209
Letter of complaint to a supplier regarding an unauthorized change in the filling of Calorstats to Hexane.14th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0210
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of correspondence and passing it on for investigation.15th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0211
Letter from S. Smith & Sons about complaints over the incorrect filling of Calorstats and the resulting specification changes.15th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0212
Letter from S. Smith & Sons detailing the performance specifications of a hexane-filled unit.15th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0213
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the performance of shutter 'calorstats' and sending a modified unit for testing.12th Oct 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0214
Letter to a supplier regarding incorrectly set calorstats and clarification on temperature specifications.6th Oct 1938Box 156 \ 2  scan0215
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham regarding the return of Smithermets.16th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0216
Updated operating temperature specifications for the Wraith Calorstat following a complaint.21th Mar 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0217
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding a thermostatically operated relief valve for an experimental Bentley car.19th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0218
Letter from a supplier correcting a mistake in a drawing for a Thermostatic Relief Valve for an experimental Bentley car.20th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0219
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. questioning their valve design and comparing it to a Rolls-Royce scheme.21th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0220
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. explaining the operation of a valve and referencing drawing No.11295/A.25th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0221
Page 2 of a letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. explaining the function of their valve design.25th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0222
Cross-section drawing of a radiator relief valve with annotations.21th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0223
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding a thermostatically operated header tank relief valve.26th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0224
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. regarding a meeting to discuss a thermostatic header tank relief valve for a pressure-cooled Bentley system.29th Apr 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0225
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. arranging a visit to check a Thermostat rig.1st May 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0226
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd to Rolls Royce Ltd confirming a meeting.2nd May 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0227
Letter chasing progress on a thermostatic relief valve for pressure cooling.15th May 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0228
Letter from a supplier apologising for a delay in submitting a drawing.16th May 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0229
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding the functioning of a Radiator Relief Valve.25th May 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0230
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. detailing the operation of a thermostatically operated car header tank relief valve.31th May 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0231
Drawing showing a cross-section of a radiator relief valve with handwritten annotations.25th May 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0232
Letter to the British Thermostat Co. Ltd. discussing a thermostat design and ordering experimental samples.2nd Jun 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0233
Requesting an official order for two radiator relief valves from the British Thermostat Co.2nd Jun 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0234
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding the production and quotation for Radiator Relief Valves.6th Jun 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0235
Follow-up letter regarding the status of a Special Hexane Filled Calorstat sent for modification.6th Jun 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0236
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding a future visit to Derby.15th Jun 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0237
The discontinuation of tests on a Hexane Filled Calorstat and a privately ordered handbook.15th Jun 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0238
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. chasing an outstanding order for two relief valves for testing.4th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0239
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of two relief valves.5th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0240
Internal request to place an order for a high-temperature thermostat from S.Smith & Sons Ltd.10th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0241
Letter to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a failure of a Bentley V thermostat bellows and requesting a design modification.10th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0242
Letter from the Experimental Department to British Filters Ltd. enclosing prints for thermostats.11th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0243
Letter from British Filters Ltd acknowledging receipt of drawings.13th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0244
Letter from supplier S. Smith & Sons responding to a complaint about thermostats supplied for the Bentley Car.14th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0245
Letter to British Filters Ltd. regarding the return of a bellows-type thermostat for examination.17th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0246
Letter from British Filters Ltd regarding the return of a thermostat.19th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0247
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. concerning a failed Bentley V thermostat sent for inspection.20th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0248
The return of a B.V. Thermostat to S. Smith & Sons Ltd for inspection.20th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0249
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing a faulty thermostat returned for examination.24th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0250
Letter from S. Smith & Sons about a returned thermostat, suspecting it was subjected to overheating.24th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0251
Quotation letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. for a 'little Bentley' combined relief and vent valve.26th Jul 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0252
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. agreeing to share the cost of sending tyres to France on a fifty-fifty basis.3rd Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0253
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co. regarding tyre tread separation on a streamline car in France and requesting a meeting.3rd Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0254
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding unsatisfactory test results on two valves and arranging a meeting.8th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0255
Letter from the Experimental Department to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. arranging a meeting.8th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0256
Dispatch of a second-hand tyre to Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd.9th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0257
Letter to Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a second-hand tyre cover.9th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0258
Letter to The Avon India Rubber Co. about tyre specifications and testing for the 'Corniche' model.10th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0259
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. regarding an alternative scheme for Bentley Combined Relief and Vent Valves.10th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0260
Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a previous letter and confirming an appointment.11th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0261
Authorising payment for Avon tyres and tubes forwarded to Mr. Waller in Chateauroux.11th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0262
Short memo regarding a thermostat, a location, and an expected arrival time.15th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0263
Telegram received by telephone to arrange a convenient time for a meeting with Edwards on Wednesday.15th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0264
Telegram from Sunbury on Thames to Derby requesting a convenient time to meet about a thermostat.15th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0265
Memo containing two separate messages regarding scheduling changes.15th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0266
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. about a meeting and the specifications for a pressure cooling system valve.15th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0267
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. confirming a rescheduled meeting based on a telegram received.15th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0268
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an appointment with Mr. Edwards.15th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0269
Letter from S. Smith & Sons to Mr. A. F. Martindale of the Experimental Department regarding a scheme and requesting a diagram.17th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0270
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. outlining a scheme for a new thermostat design.19th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0271
Letter from supplier S. Smith & Sons regarding a new design and production timeline.23th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0272
Correspondence to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the making up of sample valves.25th Aug 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0273
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. detailing the costs involved for two Bentley Relief valves and asking whether to proceed with modifications.19th Sep 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0274
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding the cost of two experimentally made Bentley Relief Valves.26th Sep 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0275
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding the cost of an experimental instrument.29th Sep 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0276
Letter to Mr. Martin-Hurst regarding payment towards the cost of two Bentley Relief Valves.3rd Oct 1939Box 156 \ 2  scan0277
Retrofitting an engine thermostat to a 1937 Bentley, chassis number 96KT.31th Jan 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0278
Letter discussing the feasibility of fitting an engine thermostat to a Bentley car, chassis number 96.K.T.14th Feb 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0279
Page two of a letter stating that job completion cannot be guaranteed within the previously mentioned timeframe.14th Feb 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0280
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a thermostat to a Bentley car.19th Feb 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0281
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. concerning the fitting of a thermostat to a Bentley.29th Feb 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0282
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. concerning the fitting of a thermostat, water pump and potential parts interchangeability issues.12th Mar 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0283
The concluding page of a letter regarding a modification to be carried out by Mr. Bellringer.12th Mar 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0284
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. to John L. Edwards regarding a matter now left with Mr. Bellringer.15th Mar 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0285
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing a thermostatic relief valve and a potential joint patent.19th Mar 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0286
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. about producing a cheaper and efficient thermostat for a Bentley.2nd Apr 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0287
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting an up-to-date drawing for the Bentley Thermostat.3rd Apr 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0288
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding a print of a thermostat.10th Apr 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0289
Requesting a specific type of thermostat for the Clan Foundry Rigs and referencing issues with the current one.1st Oct 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0290
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a thermostat to a car.19th Aug 1940Box 156 \ 2  scan0291
Letter regarding a trial of tyres from The Avon India Rubber Company.17th Jun 1921Box 156 \ 3  scan0001


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