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 New-Hudson Ltd. confirming arrangements to receive a complete front and rear axle assembly for a Bentley car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\3\ scan0117 | |
| Date | 19th December 1934 | |
| TELEGRAMS: "WONDER, BIRMINGHAM." TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 0321 (5 LINES). CODES: A.B.C. 5TH. EDN. BENTLEYS. X4456 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, WAR OFFICE, G.P.O., COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. NEW-HUDSON LTD MOTOR AND GENERAL ENGINEERS, YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/KW. OUR REF. AF/AL. ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S WORKS, ICKNIELD STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 18. Sole Manufacturers of THE GIRLING UNIVERSAL BRAKE. 19th December 1934. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, For Attention of Mr. Robotham We thank you for yours of the 18th inst., and we note you are arranging to despatch to us a complete Front and Rear Axle assembly of your Bentley Car. As you suggest, immediately we receive same, we will go into the question of drawings necessary, and advise you. With many thanks. Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LTD., [Signature] WORKS MANAGER. [Handwritten note]: GRY{Shadwell Grylls} - Please ensure that the parts are sent off Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||