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).
Copy of a letter from Donald Macpherson & Co. Ltd. regarding a sample of Grey Anti-Benzol Enamel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 74\4\ scan0023 | |
| Date | 3rd March 1921 | |
| R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 180865 X3067 C O P Y Messrs. Donald Macpherson & Co. Ltd., Knott Mill, MANCHESTER. 3rd. March 1921. Dear Sirs, With reference to our Mr. Sugden's interview with you re our Anti Benzole Enamel for Gear Boxes, Crank Cases, differentials etc. Under separate cover we are sending you a sample of our Grey Anti-Benzol Enamel, but if you prefer we can make it in Aluminium colour. We beg to say that this enamel is absolutely unaffected by Benzol, Petrol, Mineral Oils, and is a Synthetic product manufactured from Phenol and Formaldehyde and we should therefore be glad if you will have this tested and we anticipate receiving your esteemed orders after the result of your test. We remain, Yours faithfully, DONALD MACPHERSON & CO. LTD. (signed) S.W. Tamplin, Managing Director. Messrs. Rolls Royce Co. Ltd., DERBY. | ||