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 supplier regarding modifications and supply of radiator blocks and a matrix.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 149a\2\ scan0095 | |
| Date | 5th December 1932 | |
| NEW TELEPHONE Nos. 21481 (4 LINES) X4576 IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. ESTABLISHED 1790. TELEPHONE: 1481 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SUNBEAM, WOLVERHAMPTON. CODES: A.B.C. 5TH & 6TH EDITIONS: BENTLEY'S. Reply to be addressed to John Marston Limited for the attention of TED/AG FROM JOHN MARSTON LIMITED, PAUL STREET WORKS, WOLVERHAMPTON. MOTOR RADIATOR AND SHEET METAL DEPARTMENT. 5th December, 1932. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the Attention of Mr. Lidsey. Dear Sirs, We are obliged by your letter of the 2nd inst., reference Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LID.{A. J. Lidsey}18/MA. With regard to the two Mark III Radiator Blocks size 24" x 19.7" x 84 m/m, we note that you require starting handle tunnels to be fitted. The blocks had already been prepared and were awaiting despatch on Saturday but have now been held back for the alteration to be embodied. We will also arrange to fit the starting handle tunnel to the Harrison Vee Cores 58 m/m thick, which we hope will be available during the next week. We also note your instructions to supply and fit a Mark III Matrix to your radiator parts and complete in accordance with your Phantom II drawing. We are putting this work in hand and anticipate being in a position to deliver in 14 to 16 days. The first block mentioned above will be completed and despatched to you on Wednesday next. Yours faithfully, pro JOHN MARSTON LIMITED. T. Dalrymple DELEGATE DIRECTOR. | ||