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 an electrical engineering firm offering to sell a patent for an improved electric starter system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 147\2\ scan0305 | |
| Date | 6th May 1940 | |
| Telephone 22026 Telegrams: "WITCOMB, BLACKWELL," LEICESTER 22026 REGISTERED OFFICE: 4 NEW WALK, LEICESTER WITCOMB & BLACKWELL LTD. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ENGINEERS ELECTRICAL WORKS, 12 GLADSTONE STREET, LEICESTER W & B SAFETY FIRST C.M.A. C.M.A. CABLES ARE USED EXCLUSIVELY IN ALL OUR INSTALLATIONS EXPERTO CREDE DIRECTORS: F.{Mr Friese} L. WITCOMB A.{Mr Adams} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} WITCOMB Our Ref...EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/RG.{Mr Rowledge} Your Ref.......... 6th May 1940. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14-15, Conduit Street, LONDON W.1. Dear Sirs, I have been instructed by my Principal, Mr. F.{Mr Friese} L. Witcomb, who is now on Active Service in France, to submit to you the enclosed Patent, dealing with an improved electric starter system. I do not think it necessary to explain the subject, as the Specification clearly sets out the objects and claims of the Patent. My Principal is desirous of selling the complete Patent rights outright, or alternatively considering a Royalty Agreement. I appreciate it may take you a little time to give a decision as to whether you are interested or not, but would be glad if you would kindly acknowledge receipt of same. Thanking you for your kind consideration. Yours faithfully, p.p. WITCOMB & BLACKWELL LTD. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Hick Manager. CONTRACTORS TO HIS MAJESTY'S HOME OFFICE OF WORKS Handwritten notes: Top center: Patents Left side: CJS Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/TAS{T. Allan Swinden} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC{R. Childs} Left side, circled: Any interest Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Right side: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Right side, circled: E Bottom right stamp: POS MAY | ||