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 a supplier unable to fulfill an order for 12 volt 12 watt Half-Watt Type Lamps.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 38\3\ Scan194 | |
| Date | 8th September 1919 | |
| X 3362 On the Lists of the Admiralty, War, India and Colonial Offices, and of the Crown-Agents for the Colonies. THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON COMPANY LIMITED. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND MANUFACTURERS. UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL [Logo: ENGINEERING AND THE NATIONAL EMPLOYERS' FEDERATION] HEAD OFFICE, WORKS & STORES: Rugby. REGISTERED OFFICE: 83, Cannon St.{Capt. P. R. Strong}, LONDON, E.C. LONDON WORKS: Neasden Lane, Willesden, N.W. COVENTRY WORKS: Lower Ford Street. BRANCH OFFICES AND STORES: LONDON (83, Cannon Street and "Mazda House" 77, Upper Thames Street.) MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM, SHEFFIELD, LEEDS, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, MIDDLESBROUGH, CARDIFF, SWANSEA, GLASGOW AND DUBLIN. [Logo: BTH REG TRADE MARK] [Logo: INCORPORATED IN THE YEAR 1905 THE BRITISH ELECTRICAL AND ALLIED MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION] Telephone No: 4669 Central. Telegraphic Address: "Asteroidal Sheffield" CODES: LIEBER. A.B.C. LIEBER'S 5 LETTER CODE. 8, East Parade, SHEFFIELD. PLEASE ADDRESS REPLY TO THE COMPANY (NOT TO INDIVIDUALS) AND MENTION 6156 DEPT MLL. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. 8th September. 1919. [Stamp: S.D. 19 SEP 1919] Dear Sirs, X 3362 YOUR REFERENCE. Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}/W5/R4919. X.1114 [Stamp: RECD] We are in receipt of your letter of the 4th instant addressed to our Rugby Works asking if we are in a position to supply a quantity of 12 volt 12 watt Half-Watt Type Lamps. We very much regret at the moment, we are unable to supply this type of Lamp, our nearest being 24 watt 12 volt, and we shall be pleased to hear, therefore, if these would be of any service to you. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, A.{Mr Adams} LUCAS MANAGER - SHEFFIELD OFFICE Per:- [Signature] MLL/NF. | ||