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 The Armstrong's Patents Co. Ltd. regarding an order for shock absorber parts and seeking clarification on the levers required.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 152\2\ scan0050 | |
| Date | 13th October 1937 | |
| 1293 PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS OF THE 'ARMSTRONG' SHOCK ABSORBER, ETC. ETC. THE ARMSTRONG'S PATENTS Co.Ltd. EASTGATE BEVERLEY YORKS. DIRECTORS MAJOR MACINDOE. M.C. CHAIRMAN GEO. R.{Sir Henry Royce} JOHNSTONE, MANAGING DIRECTOR GORDON ARMSTRONG. A.M.I.A.E., F.INST.PAT. R.{Sir Henry Royce} R.{Sir Henry Royce} LEGGOTT ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. OUR REF. FB/VS{J. Vickers}/2 YOUR REF. RmLes.7/MH{M. Huckerby} DATE 13th.October 1937 TELE { PHONES: BEVERLEY 410 AND 411, GRAMS: ARMSTRONG PATENTS Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. DERBY. For the attention of I.S. Leslie, Esq. Dear Mr. Leslie, We have to-day received from you the following: 1 ea. FB. 3095/6 Shock Damper Casings. 15 FB. Coupling Flanges 1 ea. EX. S. 23/33 Levers Regarding the levers EX.S. 23/33, we understand that you are requiring one pair of dampers to SCD.132 and we are enclosing herewith a sketch and would be obliged if you would point out whether the set at the elbow of the arm is upwards or downwards. We hope to be able to despatch this pair of shock absorbers and the first set to your Order No. 49489 within 7 days as promised. Assuring you of our careful attention at all times. Yours faithfully, p.p. ARMSTRONG'S PATENTS CO. LTD. H Bogg Encl. | ||