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 English Steel Corporation Ltd. confirming satisfactory tests on springs FB.3826 and the upcoming treatment for springs FB.3947.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\2\ scan0133 | |
| Date | 27th August 1938 | |
| TELEGRAMS: STEELCORPO, SHEFFIELD. TELEPHONE: 41071. EXTENSION LONDON OFFICE:- VICKERS HOUSE, BROADWAY, WESTMINSTER, S. W. 1. TELE: VICTORIA 6900. ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LTD INCORPORATING THE STEEL & ALLIED BUSINESSES FORMERLY CARRIED ON BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONGS LIMITED AT SHEFFIELD & OPENSHAW. CAMMELL LAIRD & CO. LIMITED AT SHEFFIELD & PENISTONE. (Registered Office.) VICKERS WORKS, SHEFFIELD. P.O.BOX. NO. 57. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY AND QUOTE REFERENCE. OUR REF. BG/M.C.SPRING. YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}6/JH. 1305 Enclosures Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. 27th August. 1938. Dear Sirs, ATTENTION OF : A.{Mr Adams} F.{Mr Friese} MARTINDALE. ESQ. We thank you for your letter of the 24th inst., and are pleased to hear that two Springs FB.3826 have given satisfaction under your test, and we note the treatment given same by you. Immediately the two Springs FB.3947 come to hand, we will complete the final treatment and forward same to you at the earliest possible moment. Assuring you of our closest co-operation at all times, we are, Yours faithfully, for ENGLISH STEEL CORPORATION LIMITED. Grimesthorpe Works Superintendent. | ||