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Suggesting modifications to a draft communication with Smith regarding the assessment of their dynamo lighting equipment.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\5\ 05-page065 | |
| Date | 16th May 1919 | |
| To EPC. from Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Bn{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington}13/P16.5.19. RE X.295 - SMITH DYNAMO LIGHTING EQUIPMENT I return your draft herewith, it is exactly the kind of attitude I had in my mind, and the draft will do very well. I would like however to modify the last paragraph, as I think we should draw their attention to the fact that our technical remarks which are given quite freely and with a view to mutual benefit, should be considered as confidential inter-communication between us, and should not therefore be used either for publicity purposes or in any way which may prevent a continuance of this policy. I suggest therefore your last paragraph should read as follows. :- "We have indicated to you that your equipment satisfies our electric requirements, but unfortunately we have not had an opportunity of judging the general manufacturing excellence of your production articles. We appreciate that the first machines submitted to us were hand made, and therefore not representative and we would like to arrange for the writer to visit your works for the purpose of inspecting some of your standard production, as soon as you have reached a normal production stage, perhaps you will write to us regarding convenient days. For your guidance we would inform you that we require a considerable advance as regards the quality of finish of the whole machine, but apart from this point the type 'A' dynamo is very close to our requirements. Considerations of chassis delivery dates have compelled us to fix our policy regarding the first series to the exclusion of your outfit. We have written you at some length on this matter, as it is our desire to provide all the technical assistance possible, in the belief that only by the closest technical co-operation can this class of equipment be perfected. We shall be glad therefore, if you will consider these and any other reports which may be made of a similar nature, as being of a confidential nature, in order that there may be no obstacle to the continuance of this inter-communication, which it is hoped will be to our mutual benefit." Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} | ||