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 (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding a single wire petrol gauge.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\4\ img178 | |
| Date | 27th July 1937 | |
| 105 6112 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W. 2 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.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LONDON, W.1 26-33, COX ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} SEVERN ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} BIRMINGHAM 14A, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST Please quote our reference: S.1. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 27th July 1937. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} West, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. West, SINGLE WIRE PETROL GAUGE. Further in reference to yours of the 15th, I endeavoured to 'phone you this afternoon, when I found you were absent on holiday, to the effect that whilst we shall be happy to supply you with this type of instrument, knowing the degree of accuracy demanded in your case we fear that same would not be satisfactory for your purpose. The approximate saving in price on the single wire design would be 8/-. Perhaps when you are in a position to further consider this matter you will very kindly arrange to discuss same with Mr. Russell or Mr. Manwaring. Awaiting your esteemed news and hoping that you have had an enjoyable holiday. Yours, truly, Charles Whriaud | ||