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).
Quotation from The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for 500 Light Type Ball Journal Bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\3\ img237 | |
| Date | 31th August 1940 | |
| HOFFMANN Registered Trade Mark BALL-AND-ROLLER-BEARINGS STEEL-BALLS-AND-ROLLERS BRANCHES: LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, GLASGOW. AGENTS IN PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. TELEPHONE: 3151 (Five Lines) TELEGRAMS: HOFFMANN, CHELMSFORD CODES USED: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, BENTLEY PHRASE, BENTLEY 2ND PHRASE MARCONI AND WESTERN UNION 5 LETTER. THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND INDIA OFFICE. MESSRS. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD., DERBY. CHELMSFORD. 31st August 1940. YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}6/ET IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE OUR REF. WAH/FMC Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter of August 16th, we now have pleasure in submitting the following quotation:- 500 - LS.13 1/2" "Hoffmann" Light Type Ball Journal Bearings, @..............4/4 each nett. TERMS:- Carriage paid only if sent by goods train. Small packages are despatched by post or passenger train (at consignee's expense) unless instructed otherwise. Packing cases (where required) are charged extra but are credited in full when returned carriage paid in good condition. A cash discount of 2 1/2% is allowed for payment during the month following despatch of the goods. In view of the present conditions it is not practicable to guarantee that current prices quoted will hold good when your order is executed. Orders can only be accepted on the understanding that the goods will be invoiced at the price ruling on the date of delivery, whether this delivery should be the whole or part only of an order. DELIVERY:- 24/26 weeks. We would advise that we have nothing to offer in a near size with a better delivery promise and trust you will be able to accommodate the above mentioned period. Our price does not allow for any tests beyond the usual visual inspection and measurement. Should any further tests be required, an extra charge may be necessary. In the event of an order we shall be obliged if you will state the Government Contract number. Awaiting the favour of your further valued commands, we remain, Yours faithfully, THE HOFFMANN MANUFACTURING CO.LTD., ORDERS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF SALE OVERLEAF. | ||