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).
Covering order to Messrs S.Smith & Sons for modified thermometers and gauges.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\4\ img270 | |
| Date | 15th June 1937 | |
| To Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. c. G/JWH. 6003 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.6/AP.15.6.37 Will you please send a covering order to Messrs S.Smith & Sons for:- (1) A std. Ph.III. radiator thermometer and oil pressure gauge to D.75625 but having its scale modified as indicated in copy of our letter attached. (2) A Ph.III. thermometer to D.75953 but with increased length (3' longer) capillary and modified coiling of capillary at bulb - also ordered in copy of letter attached, and in verbal discussion with Mr.Dorer of Smiths. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. | ||