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 S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of a letter from Mr. H.E. West, advising they are awaiting a report from their representative.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 62\2\ scan0310 | |
| Date | 20th July 1934 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. Handwritten note: 861351 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.1. 26-33, COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 14a, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 19, WEST REGENT ST GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST Please quote our reference: S.1. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 20th July, 1934. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ld., DERBY. Handwritten note: WST Attention of Mr. H.E.West. Dear Sirs, The writer begs to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated the 17th instant, Ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.2/MA., which was formally acknowledged and dealt with in his absence. We are at present awaiting a report from our Works regarding the visit of our Representative, and, with your kind permission, the undersigned will communicate with you again immediately he is in possession of the necessary information. Meantime, thanking you in consideration of your kind indulgence. Yours faithfully, For S.SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD., (Signature) W. Nichols SALES DIRECTOR | ||