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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 to Mr. Royce listing samples, literature, and catalogues sent for review.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 180\M6\  img098
Date  31th October 1927
  
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F.H.Royce Esq.,
West WitteringHenry Royce's home town,
Nr.Chichester.

31st October 1927.

Dear Mr.Royce,

In accordance with the request made to me on Saturday October 22nd, I have pleasure in sending you under separate cover, the following samples, literature, etc.

(1). Henry Wiggin & Co.,Ltd. Booklet No.7. of Resistance Wires and Tapes.

(2). British Driver-Harris & Co.,Ltd. Catalogue dated 1926, of Resistance Alloys.

(3). Morgan Crucible Co.Ltd. List of Brushes.
In connection with this list the bottom brush Link E.G.6560 is the one which is now giving such excellent results on our Air Compressor Motor and is proving superior to our Old Single "O". Quality.
Brushes Link C.M.3H are in general use on Slipring Motors by English Electric, B.T.H.,and Metropolitan-Vickers.
Grade Link C.M.5H are used by Crompton-Parkinson.

(4). Morgan Crucible Co.Ltd. List of Morganite Heaters.
I am sending you this as a matter of interest, as you will see the heaters are made in panel form with resistance units embedded and may possibly be valuable on special occasions.

(5). Lorival Manufacturing Co., (1921) Ltd. Copy of their letter of 25th October, together with:-
(a). Sample of Red and Black Sheet.
(b). 3 Samples of Rod, 2 Black and 1 Red.
(c). 2 Samples of Mouldings.

(6). Thomas De-La{L. A. Archer}-Rue & Co.,Ltd. Copy of their letter of 26-10-27, and Catalogue. 2 sample mouldings.

(7). Ebonestos Insulators Ltd. Excelsior Works, Rollins St, Canterbury Road, London. S.E.
2 Samples of moulded Arc Shields as used by us on Controllers.
1 Sample, 4 way Terminal Block with pinching screws which can be bought at 9/- per dozen.

(8). George Ellison Esq., copy of "Tufnol" Leaflet and Plastol Leaflet.
Samples:- 1 Tin Plastol Paste.
4 Samples Sheet.
11 Samples Tubes.

(9). Turner Brothers Ltd. Trafford Park. Copy of "Sindanyo"
  
  


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