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 John Marston Ltd. regarding Bentley III and Bentley 50 radiators, and requesting a sample of matt paint.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 150\2\ scan0026 | |
| Date | 16th May 1938 | |
| 1280 IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. ESTABLISHED 1790. TELEPHONE: 21481 (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SUNBEAM, WOLVERHAMPTON. CODES: A.B.C. 5TH & 6TH EDITIONS; BENTLEY'S. Reply to be addressed to John Marston Limited for the attention of AWD/BR FROM JOHN MARSTON LIMITED, WOLVERHAMPTON. 16th May, 1938. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. RM {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /STD.3/MH {M. Huckerby} For the attention of Mr. Steadman Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your communication of the 14th inst., regarding the Bentley III and Bentley 50 radiators. We note your remarks in connection with the various points regarding the construction. With regard to your matt painted finish, will you please send approximately 1/2 gallon of your paint so that we shall be sure of meeting your requirements in this respect. We are pushing forward as rapidly as possible with this job, and will contact with you should we require any further information. Yours faithfully, FOR JOHN MARSTON LIMITED. [Handwritten signature] [Handwritten note in left margin: Dull Matt.] | ||