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 Arundel & Co. offering a trial of their new patented 'Autovac' Petrol Feed system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 40\4\ Scan008 | |
| Date | 21th October 1919 | |
| MANCHESTER EXCHANGE TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS No. 14 PILLAR. [Logo: ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION] Partners: J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} HIGGINSON H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} ARUNDEL Telegrams: "Arundel, Stockport." Telephone No. 948 (Two Lines). CODES: A.{Mr Adams} B. C., 5th Edition, and LIEBER'S. ARUNDEL & CO. SOVEREIGN WORKS, STOCKPORT. PATENT "AUTOVAC" PETROL FEED, Higginson, Arundel, & Jay's Patents, Nos. 12835/1911. 20191/14 YOUR REF. OUR REF. S.D. 21 OCT 1919 FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. HIVES Messrs. Rolls Royce Ld., Nightingale Road, DERBY. [Stamp: RECEIVED] [Stamp: Oct. 20th 1919] Dear Sirs, Autovac We understand from our Midland representatives, Messrs. Meredith & Hill, that Mr. Pilley has had an interview with Mr. Hives respecting our patent Autovac Petrol Feed, and, as we have brought out a new design of this apparatus, we should be very pleased to learn that you are willing to make a trial of the system. If so, a special size necessary for your car would be put in hand, and sent along with our representative for demonstration purposes at a time to suit your convenience. We sincerely trust that you will give us the opportunity of doing this for you, and if you can suggest a time and date, we would have the work put in hand at once. Awaiting the favour of your reply, and, assuring you of our best services, We are, Yours faithfully, For ARUNDEL & CO., [Signature] Manager. 3/1 [Handwritten: Archives] | ||