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 Champion Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. regarding an order for spark plugs, discussing model numbers and pricing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 162\3\ img144 | |
| Date | 17th January 1939 | |
| TELEPHONE: HOUNSLOW 4494 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: CHAMPLUG.PHONE.LONDON CABLES: CHAMPLUG.LONDON. CHAMPION SPARKING PLUG Co.LTD., MEMBERS OF S.M.M.&T. M.T.A. B.C.& M.C.M. & T.U. N.U.M. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY & NOT TO INDIVIDUALS FELTHAM, MIDDLESEX. 17th January 1939. CHILDS 6000 IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO SECRETARIAL AWW/EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Attention : H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Royce, Esq. We thank you for your Order No. 81078 of the 13th instant, calling for 4 dozen Champion NA.{Mr Nadin}8 plugs. These plugs have already been despatched to you but we would point out that now that this type has passed the experimental stage and is in regular production at our English factory, the "A" has been dropped from the symbol number and it is called the N.8. With regard to price, these plugs are being invoiced at the quotation made in our letter of the 15th February 1937, namely 1/- each nett covering your supplies for original equipment. We would be glad to have confirmation from you that the 4 dozen N.8 plugs supplied will be used in your production department. Yours truly, CHAMPION SPARKING PLUG COMPANY LIMITED. SECRETARY. Pom / RC{R. Childs} ALL STATEMENTS OR AGREEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS LETTER ARE CONTINGENT ON STRIKES, ACCIDENTS, FIRES OR ANY OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, AND ALL CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SIGNATURE OF A DULY AUTHORIZED EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THIS COMPANY. CLERICAL ERRORS SUBJECT TO CORRECTION. | ||