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Letter from Vandervell Products Ltd. regarding layout approval and the proceeding of an order for experimental bearings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\3\ scan0283 | |
| Date | 14th September 1938 | |
| 1020. VANDERVELL PRODUCTS Ltd. TELEGRAMS & CABLES: STEELBAK, LONDON. DIRECTORS: C. A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} A.{Mr Adams} VANDERVELL. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} P. FOSTER. TELEPHONE: ACORN 2251/2. MANUFACTURERS OF PRESSED BUSHINGS, STEEL BACKED BABBITT & LEAD BRONZE BEARINGS. Patented. WESTERN AVENUE, PARK ROYAL, W.3. STEEL BACK BABBITT LINED BEARINGS HARD ROLLED BRONZE BUSHINGS FL/BJT 14th September 1938. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, Your Reference:- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Swdl.{Len H. Swindell}7/MH.{M. Huckerby} We thank you for your letter of the 13th September, and are pleased to note that our layout Number L.1095 meets with your approval, and are, therefore, proceeding with the three sets of experimental bearings called for on your Order Number 69948, for delivery at the earliest possible moment. In accordance with your request, we have pleasure in enclosing a further blue print of this layout, which we trust you will find of use. Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, VANDERVELL PRODUCTS LIMITED. ENCLOSURE: L.1095. [STAMP: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD MMT] | ||