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 Leyland Motors Ltd. thanking W. A. Robotham for a drawing and sample of a servo drive.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 140\3\ scan0100 | |
| Date | 12th December 1936 | |
| Gry{Shadwell Grylls} -> 12 cel BY APPOINTMENT Leyland LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED, Head Office and Works. Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles. YOURS RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}21-AP. IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE: CB/ HK.{Col. T. Harker - Sales} OURS Tel: Ext: 151. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS CUSTOMERS' VEHICLES DRIVEN AT OWNERS RISK ONLY . . . TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: LEYMOTORS, LEYLAND TELEPHONE: LEYLAND 81400 (16 Lines) LEYLAND, LANCASHIRE. 12th December 19 36. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Mr. Robotham, Many thanks for your letter of the 9th, enclosing Drawing No. GB.1108 of servo drive. The sample worm and wheel used in this drive have also been received. This information is most valuable to us in our present investigation in connection with mechanical booster drive design, and we appreciate your attention to this matter. Yours faithfully, p.p. LEYLAND MOTORS LIMITED. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Pilkington Chief Engineer. | ||