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 Bennett & Wood Ltd. inquiring about an induction pipe to potentially reclaim customs duty.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\2\ scan0219 | |
| Date | 6th April 1921 | |
| FORM No. 2-1 x2758 INCORPORATED IN AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, PITT STREET. CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z. BENNETT & WOOD LTD MERCHANTS. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES, "BENTWOOD," COVENTRY. "SPEEDWELL," SYDNEY. TELEPHONE Nọ 308. CODES USED, A.{Mr Adams} B. C. 5TH PRIVATE. LIEBER'S. REF. 2/6197u Friars Road. Coventry 6th: April 1921. -. Hives Esq., C/o Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd: D E R B Y. Dear Sir:- With regard to the Induction Pipe recently sent to you by Mr:B.A.Peat. Will you please be good enough to inform us whether this is capable of being used on a motor car, or is it only a model, which could not be used ? The reason we require this information is to enable us to, if possible, get a refund of the duty paid on same. With thanks in anticipation. We remain, Yours faithfully, FOR BENNETT & WOOD, LTD. E.W.Mosedale CHIEF CLERK. | ||