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).
Quotation from S. Smith & Sons for No. 2 size filters following recent tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\3\ scan0115 | |
| Date | 13th May 1936 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.1. 26-33, COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 14a, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 19, WEST REGENT ST GLASGOW, DUBLIN & BELFAST. No. 330 QUOTATION Our ref:- S.10 Your ref:- Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Std.7/KW. STD - noted GRY{Shadwell Grylls} 13th May, 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, DERBY. For the attention of Mr. C.S. Steadman. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter of the 7th inst. and the writer's call on you in company with Mr. Royce of the Metafiltration Co., Ltd, we are pleased to note that you are impressed with the results so far obtained with our Filter and that due to your special conditions it will be necessary to make further tests. We confirm, therefore, that we are sending under separate cover one No. 2 size Filter, our Code X.43243 which we are invoicing on loan account. We understand also, that you would like a quotation on a basis of 200 and we have pleasure in offering our price as under - 200 No. 2 size Filters - our Code X.43243 (standard production as per sample in your possession) PRICE: 12/9d. each nett. Terms - as usual. DELIVERY: - 7/14 days from receipt of order. Assuring you of our best services at all times. Yours faithfully, p.p. S SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. WP TERMS :— CARRIAGE.—FORWARD. PACKING.—Cases are charged for but will be credited if returned carriage paid in good condition within a reasonable period. All Orders and Contracts are taken on the understanding that we are not to be held responsible for any delay or loss arising from contingencies beyond our control, such as War, Strikes, Lock-outs, Fire, &c., which prevent or delay the supply or delivery of the goods. | ||