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 Ltd acknowledging an order for Long 11 C.F. Clutches and confirming urgent delivery for one specific assembly.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 130\3\ scan0086 | |
| Date | 23th May 1939 | |
| Telegrams BORGANBECK, LEAMINGTON SPA. file 1110 Telephone LEAMINGTON SPA 1550-1. 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... Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}13/MH.{M. Huckerby} Our Ref... TS/AMS/LP.{Mr Lappin} 23rd May 1939. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, Re Long 11.C.F. Clutches. We have to acknowledge receipt of your esteemed letter of the 22nd instant, requesting the supply of eight 11" Long C.F. Clutches, for which please accept our thanks. Particulars of assemblies are appreciated and delivery will be made promptly. We note that one assembly having red thrust springs is urgently required and should there be any delay in delivery of the whole consignment, this assembly will be forwarded prior to the others. Yours faithfully, BORG & BECK COMPANY LIMITED. A.M.Shinkins, Sales Department. | ||