Urgent internal memo to order 3-ply Corrujoint gaskets from The Southwark Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\4\ scan0199 | |
| Date | 18th February 1939 | |
| 1/24 Roy. {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /JWH. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} 4/R.18.2.39. Will you please order immediately from:- The Southwark Manufacturing Co.,Ltd., Green Lane, Small Heath, BIRMINGHAM, 9. 6- 3 ply Corrujoint gaskets (.030 thick) to EB.2619, including the modification Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 115. The same people supplied similar gaskets for the 1936 T.T. race. The above are exceptionally urgent, and we should like a promise for delivery. Order No. for the job 51920. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} | ||
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