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 A.J. Ashdown, Ltd. regarding a special offer on the Ashdown Rotoscope.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 53\1\ Scan061 | |
| Date | 10th February 1928 | |
| SOLE DISTRIBUTORS OF THE ASHDOWN ROTOSCOPE. A. {Mr Adams} J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} ASHDOWN, LTD. ENGINEERS. DIRECTORS A. {Mr Adams} J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} ASHDOWN, DAVID WILSON. TELEPHONE: 0779 VICTORIA. 119, VICTORIA STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, S.W.1. AJA/IT 10th February, 1928 RECEIVED FEB 13 1928 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Messrs. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, Derby. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Gentlemen: Our letter of 13th January. The Ashdown Rotoscope is being shown at the British Industries fair both in London and Birmingham, in addition to which we are anticipating a large number of enquiries from Abroad. In view of this we wish to speed up - if possible - decision in connection with a heavy batch of outstanding tenders, in which regard we hand you a new specification; with a picture of the machine offered. Acceptance of this quotation is limited to February 20th, however, after which the price will definitely revert to £35; and may even be increased. This gives you an opportunity of acquiring The Ashdown Rotoscope under very favourable terms, and we trust the matter may receive early consideration. Yours very truly FOR AND ON BEHALF OF A. {Mr Adams} J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} ASHDOWN, LTD. | ||