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).
The sale of rights for the R.P. Adjustable Thermostat from Houdaille to S. Smith & Sons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\1\ scan0023 | |
| Date | 14th May 1931 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from F.{Mr Friese} Copy to WOT. X4508 F9/JL.14.5.31. R.{Sir Henry Royce} P. ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT. ------------------ Please note that the Houdaille Hydraulic Suspension Co., Ltd., have sold all their rights to S. Smith & Sons. Mr. F.{Mr Friese} J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Grose, who was responsible for the development of the R.{Sir Henry Royce} P. Adjustable Thermostat, has joined Smiths' staff. F.{Mr Friese} [Signature] RECEIVED 1931 MAY 15 HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||