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).
Very urgent purchase order for chemically engraved brass name plates sent to Messrs. E. Rudd & Co.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\3\ img190 | |
| Date | 21th September 1940 | |
| COPY. o/52072 3 TWO. 21st Sept. 1940. Messrs. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} RUDD & Co., Island Works, Holyhead Rd., Handsworth, BIRMINGHAM 21. A.27955. Contract No. S.53324. Plate. 12 by post on Monday next the 23rd inst., as arranged. Balance as quickly as possible. Very urgent. In addition to being subject to the General Conditions stated on the back thereof, this order is subject to the General Conditions of Aeronautical Contracts (A.M. 705) so far as these conditions are applicable. All materials and parts supplied are subject to Inspection and Release by your inspecting organisation, approved by A.I.D. In chemically engraved Brass. Name Plate S.104 50 Please advise. As previously supplied to our order No. A.17198 of the 4.11.29. Confirmation of instructions given by telephone this morning. Please give special attention to delivery. Terms: 2½% M/A.{Mr Adams} For and on behalf of ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. Buyer. | ||