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 Briggs Motor Bodies Limited following up on a quotation for Bentley Frame requirements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\1\ scan0295 | |
| Date | 9th January 1939 | |
| 1021 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, ON A.I.D. APPROVED LIST. BRIGGS MOTOR BODIES LIMITED DIRECTORS: THE RT. HON. THE EARL OF GRANARD, K.P., G.C.V.O., P.C., CHAIRMAN. N. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} MANNING, (U.S.A., BRITISH ORIGIN), MANAGING DIRECTOR. W. O.{Mr Oldham} BRIGGS, (U.S.A.) LT.-COL. J.T.C. MOORE-BRABAZON, M.C., M.P. W. P. BROWN, (U.S.A.) W. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} ROBINSON, (U.S.A.) THE MOST HON. THE MARQUIS OF WILLINGDON, G.C.M.G., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., G.B.E., P.C. TELEPHONE RAINHAM 680 (18 LINES) TELEGRAMS & CABLES BRIGGSBODY, DAGENHAM DAGENHAM, ESSEX. OUR REF: NHM:G YOUR REF: TELE. EXT. NO. 3 W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, Back in August of last year we had the pleasure of quoting you on your new Bentley Frame requirements, but not having heard from you further we are wondering whether this work is held up or whether our proposition was not attractive to you. During 1938 we added three new customers to our Frame accounts and are naturally anxious to include yours among them. I had a long talk with Olley yesterday during which we discussed various engineering matters including Frames, which brought to mind the fact that we went over this Frame proposition with you but have heard nothing about it since. I suppose with the pressure of aircraft work that your body programme is of secondary consideration. If this be true I am rather pleased as we are going to have a very full programme on new models this coming year, but are still looking forward to the time when we can work with you on a real set-up. With kindest personal regards, I am, Yours sincerely, HH Manning Handwritten notes: Top right: LFG. Please let me have necessary figures to reply. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 9th January 1939. Bottom: 1/2 Tool cost | ||