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 Speedwell Gear Case Co. regarding samples of a Blundell Air Silencer and a new one for a Double '6' Engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 122\4\ scan0082 | |
| Date | 13th September 1935 | |
| TELEPHONE COVENTRY 4280 TELEGRAMS SPEEDWELL, COVENTRY Speedwell Gear Case Co. Ltd. HAC/GR{George Ratcliffe} BIRMINGHAM and COVENTRY REGISTERED OFFICE AND WORKS 276 BROAD STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 1 TELEPHONE: MIDLAND 3786-7 TELEGRAMS: SPEEDWELL, BIRMINGHAM LONDON: 95, PIMLICO ROAD, S.W.1 TELEPHONE: SLOANE 6884 LITTLE PARK STREET COVENTRY Handwritten: x1036 September 13th, 1935 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Handwritten Initials: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Robotham. On September 9th we sent a further sample of the Blundell Air Silencer, and we shall be glad to know if you have been able to have either of these tested, and also to have your opinion. We would also inform you that we are making an Air Silencer suitable for a Double "6" Engine - if this would be of interest to you we should be pleased to forward one. Yours faithfully, For SPEEDWELL GEAR CASE COMPANY LTD. Handwritten Signature: H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} A.{Mr Adams} Coulthe Handwritten Note: A.{Mr Adams} Blundell Esq. "Burgos" Walsgrave Rd Coventry Wyman - Have you tested either of these yet? Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||