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 Birkbys Ltd. regarding tender No. 6812 for Radiator Filler Caps, proposing a meeting to discuss the matter.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 150\3\ scan0385 | |
| Date | 2nd March 1938 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY AIR MINISTRY L.C.C. G.P.O. UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA ETC ELO BIRKBYS LTD LIVERSEDGE YORKSHIRE MOULDINGS POWDERS RESIN AND VARNISH FOR EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL AND 1001 OTHER USES Telephone HECKMONDWIKE 514 Telegrams 'ELO' LIVERSEDGE Directors A T BIRKBY F E BIRKBY Codes A.B.C. 5TH EDITION WESTERN UNION BROOMHALL BENTLEYS OUR REF JNB/JA/SALES YOUR REF Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.9/MH{M. Huckerby} DATE 2nd March 1938 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 1st instant in connection with tender No.6812, for Radiator Filler Caps Drg. No.EW.1665, we think the best way of dealing with the matter will be to come down and have a talk with you as so much can be covered in a few minutes together whereas it would necessitate numerous letters. If Friday of this week would be convenient to you will you please let us know by telegram. Failing this any day next week with the exception of Monday would be suitable and we should propose calling in the afternoon. Yours faithfully, for BIRKBYS LIMITED. Sales Manager. Handwritten notes: Top right: 1280 Next to date: When Recd | ||