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 Gaston E. Marbaix Ltd. concerning a gear unit from Michigan Tool Company.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\1\ scan0150 | |
| Date | 2nd March 1935 | |
| GASTON E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MARBAIX, LTD. DIRECTORS G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} MARBAIX (BRITISH, BELGIAN BORN) W. L. SIBLEY D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} F.{Mr Friese} OULD GEM VINCENT HOUSE VINCENT SQUARE LONDON, S.W.1 CABLE ADDRESS 'AIXAMARBA', LONDON TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS 'AIXAMARBA, SOWEST,' LONDON TELEPHONE No. VICTORIA 9789 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Our Ref. 2038. 2nd March, 1935. Attention:- Mr. F.D. Smith. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of a copy of a letter addressed to you by our principals, the Michigan Tool Company, dated February 16th, together with which they sent you a blue print No. P1-2511-B. We understand that this refers to a gear unit with a ratio of approximately 10 - 1 capable of transmitting from 60 - 100 H.P., and results from a discussion which took place recently when one of your engineers visited the factory. Should you require any further information, we should be pleased to discuss the matter with you. We are at your entire disposal at all times, and we look forward to hearing from you with regard to this matter in the near future. Yours faithfully, MICHIGAN TOOL COMPANY. Gaston E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Marbaix, Ltd. FGT/OW. Direct Factory Representatives. ALL AGREEMENTS ARE CONTINGENT UPON STRIKES, ACCIDENTS, OR OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL ALL GOODS SHIPPED AT BUYER'S RISK CLAIMS FOR ERRORS MUST BE MADE ON RECEIPT OF GOODS CONTRACTS OR QUOTATIONS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY FACTORIES HEAD OFFICE CLERICAL ERRORS SUBJECT TO CORRECTION | ||