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 Adamant Engineering Company regarding the despatch of a 'Q' type Marles-Weller Steering Gear.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 28\2\ Scan084 | |
| Date | 19th October 1932 | |
| X4094 Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 1818 (2 Lines). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} C. THREADGOLD & SONS, Established 1878). Engineers and Founders. SPECIALISTS in the DESIGN and MANUFACTURE of HIGH PRECISION TOOLS, JIGS, FIXTURES, etc. SPECIAL MACHINES, SPECIAL MACHINE TOOLS and ACCURATE PRODUCTION WORK. SOLE MANUFACTURERS and SALES AGENTS for the MARLES and MARLES-WELLER STEERING GEARS. Directors: S. CARLTON SMITH, A.M.I.MECH.E., M.I.P.E. Eng. LT.-COMMANDER F.{Mr Friese} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} MATRAVERS, R.N., H.A. (CANTAB.), A.M.I.MECH.E., A.M.I.E.E., M.I.A.E., M.I.P.E. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} CARLTON SMITH, M.A. (CANTAB.), F.I.S.A., M.I.P.E., Secretary. ALFRED SLATTER, M.I.E.E. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} W. HAZEL, F.I.S.A. Your Ref. Our Ref. HAN/WY/11592. Head Offices, Works and Design Dept.: DALLOW ROAD, LUTON. 19th October, 1932. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Attention of Mr. W.A. Robotham. Further to our letter of the 13th instant we beg to advise you that the 'Q' type Marles-Weller Steering Gear we have made for you and your Drop Arm stamping machined big end only, has today been forwarded to you per Passenger Train consigned for the attention of Mr. Robotham. We trust that this Unit will arrive safely, and we should appreciate it if you would be good enough kindly to let us know your opinion of it after you have been able to test it on the road. Assuring you of our best service at all times. We are, Yours faithfully, For ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED. (Signature) DESPATCH DEPARTMENT. [STAMP: RECEIVED OCT 23 1932] CUSTOMERS' VEHICLES ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AND STORED FOR REPAIRS AT CUSTOMERS' OWN RISK AGAINST DAMAGE BY FIRE OR OTHER CAUSES. | ||