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 return of an interior-fitting distributor box from chassis 28EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 139\2\ scan0233 | |
| Date | 10th April 1935 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: WELBECK 7916. TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOMET, WESDO, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd 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 14A, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST 179-185, GT PORTLAND STREET LONDON, W.1 Head Office and Factories CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 Handwritten note: +317 Bwg{J. C. Bowring} Please quote our reference: G.3.EHB/KW. Yrs.Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Bwg{J. C. Bowring}/32/KW. April 10th.1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For the attention of Mr.Bowaring. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 8th inst., and also the interior-fitting distributor box removed from chassis 28EX. After examination we found a slight defect on the release valve which we have replaced, we have also exchanged the indicator plate to give it a better appearance, and also fitted a new operating arm. The box has been returned to you to-day per passenger train to our D/N.PS.11521, and we trust will now prove to your entire satisfaction. Assuring you always of our very best service and attention; Yours faithfully, pp. S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd. E H Bailey Manager. Fitting Dept. | ||