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 H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding an analysis of faults on latest type fused glass gauges for 25 HP and 40-50 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61\3\ scan0221 | |
| Date | 23th July 1931 | |
| X.4038. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS TELEPHONE: SHEPHERDS BUSH 3321. (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "ASSEMBLAGE, LONDON" H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} HOBSON, LTD. (ESTABLISHED 1903) MANUFACTURERS OF Hobson Motor Accessories. 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W. 3. Claudel-Hobson Carburetters. Hobson-Perfect Window Regulators. Hobson K-S Petrol Telegages. Hobson Sparking Plugs. ENCLO. OUR REF. TPS/AML YOUR REF. 23rd July, 1931. WORKS:- LONDON AND WOLVERHAMPTON. For the attention of Mr. Robotham. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Experimental Dept., Derby. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your telegram of to-day's date as follows:- "Can you let me have analysis of faults on latest type fused glass gauges 25 H.P. and 40-50 H.P. urgently required." We therefore beg to give you the following information, which we trust is what you require, under two headings viz., our Service Shop here, and our Gauge Repair Shop in respect of gauges returned under definite order numbers from your Depots. SERVICE SHOP. Since January 1st this year, we have serviced 17 Rolls-Royce cars. Of these, seven were already fitted with the latest fused glass seal, particulars of service | ||