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 Joseph Lucas Ltd. inquiring about a missing MP type shock absorber that was supposed to have been returned.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 152\1\ scan0023 | |
| Date | 21th June 1932 | |
| HEAD OFFICES & WORKS: GREAT KING ST. {Capt. P. R. Strong} , BIRMINGHAM. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, AIR MINISTRY, INDIAIndia OFFICE, B.P.O. AND LEADING RAILWAYS. JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED WARPLE WAY, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEPHONE:- SHEPHERD'S BUSH 3111. (PTE. BR. {T. E. Bellringer - Repair Manager} EX.) TELEGRAMS:- "LUVAXITUDE, ACT. LONDON." X832 'KING OF THE ROAD' LAMPS, HORNS. 'CYCLEALITIES' 'MOTOR-CYCLEALITIES'. 'MOTORALITIES' MAGNETOS, BATTERIES, ELECTRIC LIGHTING & STARTING SYSTEMS. CODES: A.B.C. 5th & 6th EDITn. & BENTLEYS 1st & 2nd. SERVICE DEPÔTS BELFAST 3/9, CALVIN STREET, MOUNT POTTINGER. BIRMINGHAM GREAT HAMPTON STREET. BRIGHTON OLD SHOREHAM RD, HOVE. BRISTOL 345, BATH ROAD. CARDIFF 54A, PENARTH ROAD. COVENTRY PRIORY STREET. DUBLIN NORTH-LANE, STREET NORTH, NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD. EDINBURGH 32, STEVENSON RD, GORGIE. GLASGOW 227/229, ST.GEORGE'S ROAD. LEEDS 64, ROSEVILLE ROAD. LIVERPOOL 45Q/456, EDGE LANE. LONDON DORDRECHT ROAD, ACTON VALE, W.3. LONDON 759, HIGH ROAD, LEYTON, E.10. LONDON 319, REGENT ST. {Capt. P. R. Strong} , W.1. SHOWROOMS & OFFICES. LONDON 155, MERTON ROAD, WANDSWORTH, S.W.18. MANCHESTER 291/293, DEANSGATE. MANCHESTER TALBOT RD, STRETFORD. NEWCASTLE-on-TYNE 84/86, ST MARY'S PLACE. WHEN REPLYING PLEASE REFER TO JSG/EM. 21st June 1932. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 3/AD. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. RECEIVED 1932 JUN 22 Dear Sirs, We would respectfully refer you to your communication of May 12th in which you informed us that you were returning one MP. type Shock Absorber. Although our Receiving Department have made a thorough search, they are unable to trace this component, and in the circumstances, should be glad if you would kindly let us know when this actually left your Works and also the route. Awaiting your reply. Yours faithfully, L.C. JOSEPH LUCAS LTD. SALES ORDER DEPT. | ||