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 North & Sons, Ltd. regarding magneto test results and delivery.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65\3\ scan0060 | |
| Date | 23th August 1927 | |
| X 7291 THE BRITISH MADE Watford SPEEDOMETERS & MAGNETOS. NORTH & SONS, LTD. WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WATFORD. TELEPHONES: LONDON 1346 GERRARD WORKS: 622 & 623 WATFORD. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES, INDIA OFFICE. TELEGRAMS: AEROMAGS WESTCENT LONDON. AEROMAGS WATFORD. Governing Director: R.{Sir Henry Royce} B. North Director & Works Manager: C K Kirby. Secretary F.{Mr Friese} Stockwell Our Ref. CHK/HC.11. 23rd August. 1927. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Fowler Clark. Following our Mr. North's visit of the 9th inst., when he brought with him the sample magneto without sleeve No. 99171 we are sending herewith a print showing the results of tests of a similar machine No. 99802 on which are indicated in pencil the results of our tests of Magneto No. 99171 for comparison. The second machine is ready for delivery and Mr. North hopes to be able to bring it to your works within a day or two. Yours faithfully, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF NORTH & SONS, LTD., DIRECTOR | ||