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 H.M. Hobson regarding the discontinuation of manufacturing water temperature gauges.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\4\ img185 | |
| Date | 23th October 1940 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. H.M. HOBSON (AIRCRAFT AND MOTOR) COMPONENTS. LTD. INCORPORATING { H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} HOBSON, LTD. (Founded 1903), ACCURACY WORKS, LTD. (Founded 1911), FLOATS, LTD. (Founded 1920) } Manufacturers of HOBSON CARBURETTERS. HOBSON K-S TELEGAGES. HOBSON-PERFECT WINDOW REGULATORS. HOBSON SPARKING PLUGS AND THE HOBSON SYSTEM OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE MASTER CONTROLS. PLEASE REPLY TO:- 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. OUR REF. J.Rob/MW YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs}14/ET. 23rd October 1940. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. Derby. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 17th instant, relative to water temperature gauges. Owing to pressure of other work, we have been compelled to discontinue the manufacture of this type of instrument, and consequently regret that we are unable to be of assistance to you. Assuring you at all times of our best attention, Yours faithfully, H.M. HOBSON (Aircraft & Motor) COMPONENTS, LTD. p p Hobson Consulting Engineer. REGISTERED OFFICES & WORKS: 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS: ASSEMBLAGE, PHONE, LONDON. TELEPHONE: SHEPHERDS BUSH 3321 (5 LINES) WORKS: ACCURACY WORKS, WOLVERHAMPTON. TELEGRAMS: ACCURACY, PHONE, WOLVERHAMPTON TELEPHONE: WOLVERHAMPTON 22371 (3 LINES) WORKS: HOBSON WORKS, HOLBROOK LANE, COVENTRY. TELEGRAMS: HOBCO, PHONE, COVENTRY. TELEPHONE: COVENTRY 88671 (3 LINES) DIRECTORS: T. P. SEARIGHT (CHAIRMAN & JOINT MANAGING) H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BURROUGHES (JOINT MANAGING) W. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} ILIFF. S. W. HUGHES. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} MONTGOMERIE. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DODSON. L. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} POMEROY. | ||