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 New-Hudson Ltd. concerning an order for relining brake shoes, including price and a damaged lining.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\3\ scan0127 | |
| Date | 23th April 1941 | |
| REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd 1029 TELEGRAMS: WONDER. BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: VIC. 2951 (8 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT WAR OFFICE . G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} P. O.{Mr Oldham} COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS GARRISON LANE BIRMINGHAM, 9 OUR REF. AF/AL YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MHR.{M. H. Rigby}3/ET. DATE 23rd April, 1941. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 19th inst., and this also acknowledges receipt of your order No. 45699 of the 22nd inst., for relining four brake shoes, your GB.3748 with D.7732 material, shoes and linings supplied by your goodselves. These have immediately been put in hand and the price for same will be 2/6d each shoe. Terms are Nett Monthly Settlement. Whilst writing we would confirm our telephonic communication when we stated that unfortunately one lining arrived damaged, but as instructed we are despatching the three shoes and will send the other one forward when we get another lining. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LIMITED., Alex Fraser GENERAL MANAGER. Enclos. Ack. slip. | ||