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Sending of cast iron rings and a request to cast eleven brake drums in a special alloy.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 121\3\  scan0157
Date  20th October 1941
  
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To Mr. Edwards. Alum Foundry.
from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /MHR. {M. H. Rigby}
c. to Mr. Wheeler.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /MHR. {M. H. Rigby} 1/KC.20.10.41.
1029
Brake Drums.
We are sending the following cast iron rings, which have been plated, to Mr. Thomas ;-
3 off RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2599. for drum RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2598.
4 off RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2225. for drum and hub RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2745.
4 off RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2260..for drum RG. {Mr Rowledge} 2261.
Will you please arrange to cast these eleven drums in the special alloy which we used last time on Mr. Bradbury's recommendation.
Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /MHR. {M. H. Rigby}
  
  
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