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 Borg & Beck Company confirming the details for an order of two sample 10.A3 clutches.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 129\2\ scan0044 | |
| Date | 13th May 1935 | |
| Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. X2200 BORG & BECK COMPANY LTD MANUFACTURERS OF CLUTCHES. Registered Office BROCK HOUSE, LANGHAM STREET, LONDON, W. I. Works: Tachbrook Road, LEAMINGTON SPA, Warwickshire. Directors E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. BOUGHTON. W. EMMOTT. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} T. BROCK. Your Ref Our Ref TS/AMS/EA 13th May, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Attention: Mr. Grylls. Dear Sirs, re Order 82959 - 10.A3 Clutches We would confirm telephone conversation of this morning when you advised, with reference to our letter of the 10th inst., that the two sample clutches covered by the above order are required exactly as shown on Installation Drawing SK.30604 as stated thereon. Under the circumstances instructions have been issued to the Works to fabricate two samples to the above mentioned Drawing, clutch to incorporate special driven plate hub and to have special oil slinger arranged. Assuring you of our best attention at all times, Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED A.{Mr Adams} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Shinkins. | ||