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 confirming the postponement of a proposed test with Running-in Compound containing Acheson Colloidal Graphite.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 145\3\ scan0154 | |
Date | 18th January 1938 | |
Works: PLYMOUTH, DEVON. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} ACHESON LTD. ESTABLISHED 1910 MANUFACTURERS OF COLLOIDAL PRODUCTS Thames House, Millbank, London, S.W.1. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 5644 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: OILDAG, SOWEST, LONDON. CODES: BENTLEYS (5 LETTER) A.B.C. 6TH. EDITION UNIVERSAL TRADE [Handwritten top left: Files] [Handwritten top right: 1235?] Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. January 18, 1938. FGK/W. 1359. Your ref: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Mth.10/JH. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr.R.Matthews. We thank you for your letter of January 17 from which we regret to learn that you have found it necessary to postpone the proposed test with Running-in Compound containing Acheson Colloidal Graphite. It is noted, however, that you propose getting into touch with us again at some future date, and we need hardly remind you that we shall be very pleased to arrange for one of our engineers to call and give you any further particulars you may require. Yours faithfully, E.G.ACHESON LTD. [Signature] Sales Manager. F.Gordon Kay. | ||