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 Thermoid Company regarding molded brake lining samples, test results, and future orders.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 140\4\ scan0091 | |
| Date | 26th November 1937 | |
| Export Division Thermoid COMPANY Trenton, New Jersey Cable Address: Thermoid-Trenton BRAKE LINING • FAN BELTS • CLUTCH FACINGS • RADIATOR HOSE • CARPET • INDUSTRIAL RUBBER PRODUCTS Handwritten: 1181 6/029 File November 26, 1937 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby, England Att'n. Mr. A.F.Martindale Dear Mr. Martindale: Thank you for your letter of November 17th, which is in reply to ours of October 8th, concerning the samples of our molded brake lining pieces D.35.I.H. which were sent to you for test purposes. We are pleased to note that the preliminary tests on this material has turned out to your entire satisfaction and that you intend to give the samples a more thorough test in the near future. We shall look forward to receipt of your initial order covering an additional quantity of sample pieces for further tests. We have taken particular note that the sample order will not have to be drilled and upon receipt of this order we shall immediately manufacture the material exactly in accordance with the previous lot. We also want to assure you that we are in a better position at the present time to manufacture these pieces by hand and we should be able to give you prompt delivery. Upon receipt of your order we shall write you further. Assuring you of our cooperation, we are Faithfully yours, [Signature] Export Manager H.A.Davis kc NO AGREEMENT IS BINDING UNLESS CONFIRMED IN WRITING BY AN OFFICER FROM THE HOME OFFICE DETROIT • CHICAGO • SAN FRANCISCO • ATLANTA • LOS ANGELES • DALLAS • TORONTO, CANADA | ||