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 regarding instrument panel modifications, supply delays, and instrument failure.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 62\2\ scan0321 | |
| Date | 6th September 1934 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2. TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT. PORTLAND ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LONDON W.1. 26-33, COX ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LIVERY ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} BIRMINGHAM 14a, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST Handwritten top right: 86138. Please quote our reference: S.1. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 6th September 1934. Messrs.Rolls Royce Ld, DERBY. Attention of Mr.H.E.West. Dear Sirs, Further in reference to the writer's call at your works yesterday, we understand that you will kindly submit to us drawings of the suggested modifications to the instrument panel scheme as per our sample recently submitted. Immediately upon receipt of this information we will give the matter careful attention. Regarding the new sample panel to which the writer referred during his visit. On pursuing this matter we find it is not safe to promise delivery until approximately a week from date owing to the fact that we are unable to obtain shells from Messrs. Lucas. We have duly notified Mr.Buckland of your complaint regarding trip failure on the new lightened type instrument and he is most carefully pursuing this matter. Assuring you of our best attention. Yours faithfully, For S.SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LD. [Signature] SALES DIRECTOR | ||