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 H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding the procurement of an up-to-date petrol pump from the Air Ministry for testing purposes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61\3\ scan0298 | |
| Date | 12th November 1931 | |
| XN0386. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. TELEPHONE: SHEPHERDS BUSH 3321. (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "ASSEMBLAGE, LONDON." MANUFACTURERS OF Hobson Motor Accessories. Claudel-Hobson Carburetters. Hobson-Perfect Window Regulators. Hobson K-S Petrol Telegages. Hobson Sparking Plugs. WORKS:- LONDON AND WOLVERHAMPTON. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} HOBSON, LTD. (ESTABLISHED 1903) 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. OUR REF. ED{J. L. Edwards}/AML 12th November, 1931. For the attention of Mr. Hives. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, As discussed with you and your Mr. Allen, we have approached the Air Ministry to see if we can get them to pay us for a completely up to date petrol pump, so that you may have the latest type for any further tests which you have in mind. We think it likely that our request will be acceded to. Meanwhile please accept the writer's thanks for the amount of time you spared him for the various discussions. Yours faithfully, H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} HOBSON, LTD., E Doodson Technical Dept. | ||