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).
Confirming an order for an oil valve thermostat from S. Smith & Sons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\4\ Scan280 | |
| Date | 14th September 1932 | |
| Y3499. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} R to By Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Dn6/BH14.9.32. OIL VALVE THERMOSTAT. As requested in Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}5/MA12.9.32, we have placed an order with S. Smith & Sons, for one of the above having bellows of 1.032" dia, to which we understand the D.O. have allocated Piece No. E.58872. As requested, we return herewith Mr. Eckford's letter, and also attach a copy of same for By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} [Signature] | ||