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 to S. Smith & Sons regarding a supply issue with new magnet steel for speedometers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 165\4\ img294 | |
| Date | 6th March 1935 | |
| Ref: HOY9/MC Your Ref: S.1 March 6th.1935 Messrs. S.Smith & Sons (M.A) Ltd Cricklewood Works, LONDON N.W. 2 Dear Sirs, Re: Speedometers for Rolls-Royce and Bentley Chassis with larger trip figures Thank you for your letter of the 5th instant. We are sorry you are experiencing difficulty in obtaining supplies of the new improved magnet steel. Here, at Derby, we are not using such Steel, but if you would communicate with Dr. Watson, of Messrs. Joseph Lucas Ltd, Birmingham, or Mr. Allen, of Messrs. Rotax Limited, Willesden, they might be able to help you if in the meantime you have not found a satisfactory source of supply. Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Buyer | ||