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 regarding a sample electric petrol gauge, an enclosed sketch (No.460) for fitting, and a request for a tank for calibration.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\4\ img131 | |
| Date | 17th August 1936 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. REGISTERED OFFICES & WORKS. 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS, ASSEMBLAGE, PHONE, LONDON. TELEPHONE, SHEPHERDS BUSH 3321 (4 LINES) WORKS. ACCURACY WORKS, WOLVERHAMPTON. TELEGRAMS, ACCURACY, WOLVERHAMPTON. TELEPHONE, WOLVERHAMPTON 20786. DIRECTORS: T. P. SEARIGHT (CHAIRMAN.) H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} HOBSON. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BURROUGHES. B. W. HUGHES. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} MONTGOMERIE E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DODSON Manufacturers of: CLAUDEL-HOBSON CARBURETTERS HOBSON KS TELEGAGES HOBSON-PERFECT WINDOW REGULATORS HOBSON SPARKING PLUGS AND THE HOBSON SYSTEM OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE MASTER CONTROLS 86112. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. H.M. HOBSON (AIRCRAFT AND MOTOR) COMPONENTS, LTD. INCORPORATING: H.M. HOBSON LTD. (Founded 1903) ACCURACY WORKS LTD. (Founded 1911) FLOATS LTD. (Founded 1920) PLEASE REPLY TO → 47-55, The Vale, Acton, LONDON, W.3. ENCLO. 1. OUR REF. JH/MW YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.1/MA STEADMAN 17th August 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, With further reference to the sample electric petrol gauge which we are sending you, we have pleasure in enclosing a sketch (No.460) showing our suggested method for fitting the tank unit in the tank. You have not furnished us with particulars as to tank calibration. Perhaps you could make arrangements to have a tank altered to conform with our sketch, and send it along to us for calibration and fitting the tank unit. Awaiting your further communications on the matter, and assuring you at all times of our best attention, We remain, dear Sirs, Yours faithfully, H.M. HOBSON (Aircraft & Motor) COMPONENTS, LTD. T. P. Searight Managing Director. | ||