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).
From supplier Gabriel & Co., Ltd. confirming they are proceeding with patterns and sample castings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\1\ scan0375 | |
| Date | 24th July 1937 | |
| Telegraphic Address: "GABRIEL, BIRMINGHAM" MEMORANDUM Telephone No. ASTON CROSS 0756, 0757 & 0758. FROM GABRIEL & CO., Ltd., Railway, Tramway, Cabinet & General Brassfounders. STAINLESS STEEL FITTINGS A SPECIALITY. "Firth-Staybrite" Sole Manufacturers of "CLARUS" Regd. Aluminium Alloy. 4 & 5, A B ROW, BIRMINGHAM, 4. 1305/ July 24th 193 7 To Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. (Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN) (Logo: ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION 1896) London Agents—SIDNEY STONE & Co., Ltd., 53, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1. Telephone No. London Vic. 4618. Contractors to the Admiralty, War Office, Air Board, India Office, Crown Agents for the Colonies and the leading English, Colonial & Foreign Railways & Corporations. Dear Sirs, Ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}13/R.{Sir Henry Royce} We are obliged by your letter of the 23rd instant to hand to-day and as requested are putting in hand the patterns at prices quoted, and will get the sample Castings through with the least possible delay. Your official order to cover same would be appreciated. Yours faithfully, FOR GABRIEL & CO., LTD. H.G. [signature] HC/EF. | ||