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 a vehicle fittings manufacturer confirming a telephone conversation and proposing a new appointment.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\3\ scan0028 | |
| Date | 25th January 1939 | |
| TELEPHONE: ASTON CROSS 0914 (3 LINES) (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) TELEGRAMS: SUPERFINE BIRMINGHAM HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, BRITISH AND FOREIGN RAILWAYS MANUFACTURERS OF PRIVATE CAR AND PASSENGER VEHICLE FITTINGS WIDNEY WORKS BAGOT STREET BIRMINGHAM 4 YOUR REF OUR REF HAB/MB. ESTBD (HSC) 1898 ASSOCIATED WITH WIDNEY MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. MAIDENHEAD MICROVERNIER LTD. BIRMINGHAM ON AIR MINISTRY APPROVED LISTS 25th. January, 1939. Messrs. Rolls Royce, D E R B Y. Attention - Mr. J.L. Edwards. Dear Sirs, With reference to our telephone conversation this morning we have pleasure in confirming that it was unfortunately not possible for our Mr. Brinkworth to call and see you this afternoon. He will telephone you for an appointment either on Friday or next Tuesday. Trusting this will be convenient to you and thanking you again for your interest. Yours faithfully, HALLAM, SLEIGH & CHESTON. H.A. Brinkworth. HEATER DEPARTMENT. [Side Panel Text] Manufacturers of Widney Sliding Seat Assemblies, Occasional Seats, Head Fittings, Car Door Locks, Dovetails, Door Buffers, Blind Rollers in Wood or Metal, Medium & Light Steel Pressings, Forgings. Widney Sliding Glass Run Channels Velvet Covered Rubber or Metal and Felt, Sections in Brass or Steel, Ventilation Windows. Widney Road or Rail Vehicle Windows, Sliding Cab Windows, Metal Pans, Simplastic Glazing for Fixed Windows. Widney Unbroken Line Bonnet Hinge, Bonnet Fasteners, Unbroken Line Concealed Door Hinges. Widney Aircraft Components. | ||