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 S. Smith & Sons regarding sample clocks and a mechanical wiper.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 164\1\ img196 | |
| Date | 30th June 1938 | |
| 105 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith & Sons Motor Accessories Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. Please quote our reference: S.1. 6026. 30th June 1938. R.{Sir Henry Royce} CHILDS W.A. Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, I attach hereto impression of letter sent to Mr.Davies concerning the sample Stem Wind Clock left yesterday. You will also note reference to the fact that we have six of the new Electric Clocks available which have been prepared in cases which are interchangeable with your present standard design. As you have a bunch of demonstrators, doubtless you would like to arrange to fit these thereto. The Works are preparing a further dozen just in case they are required. I have asked Mr. Manwaring to collect the necessary data enabling us to take care of a sample clock for your own 10/12 Rover; one will also be made up for Mr. Grylls' 12 HP which I understand will be at the Rover Works for fourteen days as from the 22nd July. Confirming our conversation around the Mechanical Wiper, I have made the necessary arrangements with Mr. Dorer in anticipation of Mr. Chandler's visit tomorrow and we shall be delighted to collaborate with you in your efforts to test out this accessory. Sincerely yours, C.W. Nichols SALES DIRECTOR. | ||