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 the repair and free of charge replacement of a Smithermet from chassis GGR-63.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\2\ scan0198 | |
| Date | 22th February 1939 | |
| 105 13287 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS NATIONAL FEDERATION 1926 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (40 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.1. 26-33, COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 145, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 Please quote our reference: R3/29517. 22nd February. 1939. Messrs. Rolls-Royce. Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. For the attention of Mr. F.J. Hardy - C/O Mr. Rowbotham. Dear Sirs, Re: Hendon Order No. 8464. We duly received for repair against the above order the Smithermet ex Chassis GGR-63. Careful examination of this particular accessory revealed that the cause of the trouble was due to a slight leak in the bellows and, to give service, we have arranged to despatch to your Hendon Works a free of charge replacement under cover of packing slip S 60368. With assurances of our very best and prompt attention on all occasions. We remain, Yours faithfully, For S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LTD., G.E. HESTER, SERVICE MANAGER. NB/Q. TO AVOID DELAY ALL ENVELOPES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. | ||