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 S. Smith & Sons justifying the extra cost for a special thermometer flexible capillary.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\4\ img239 | |
| Date | 18th November 1936 | |
| 105 6063 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. Please quote our reference: S.l. 18th November, 1936. Noted Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Attention of Mr. C.S. Steadman. Dear Sirs, Further to yours of the 12th November, Ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. 19/AP., in which you criticize the extra cost for the special Thermometer flexible capillary, after referring this matter back to our Works they explain that they are having difficulty with filling this small tubing and in the circumstances their charge is justified. If, however, when they have had more experience of this material they find that they are able to effect a saving, we shall be only too pleased to give you the benefit of same. Meanwhile, we hope that you will appreciate our position. Awaiting your further instructions, Yours faithfully, For S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. [Signature] SALES DIRECTOR. | ||