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 H.M. Hobson, Ltd. confirming the suitability of a 100% gauge and arranging for K.S.180 and K.S.175 sets to be prepared for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 44\3\ Scan136 | |
| Date | 21th December 1928 | |
| x4039 CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. TELEPHONE: CHISWICK 4231 (4 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ASSEMBLAGE, LONDON" PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. H.M.HOBSON, LTD. 47-55, ACTON VALE, LONDON, W.3. MANUFACTURERS OF: Hobson K-S Petrol Telegage AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES. WORKS: LONDON AND WOLVERHAMPTON. OUR REF. TPS/MW YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/LG. 21st December 1928. For the attention of W.A.Robotham,Esq., Messrs.Rolls-Royce,Ltd., Expl. Dept. Derby. RECEIVED 22 DEC 1928 Dear Sirs, We beg to thank you for your letter of the 19th inst., and concur with all the remarks contained therein. We think that for a 100% gauge, as is suitable for a Rolls-Royce fitting, the addition of the pump is well worth while. Immediately after the Christmas holidays, we will prepare K.S.180 and K.S.175 sets for test. Assuring you at all times of our best attention, We remain, dear Sirs, Yours faithfully, H.M.HOBSON,Ltd., J P Searight Joint Managing Director. | ||