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 New Hudson Ltd. confirming the relining of 16 brake shoes with Ferodo material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\3\ scan0131 | |
| Date | 29th April 1941 | |
| Brakes 1629 23E REGISTERED TRADE MARK NEW-HUDSON Ltd TELEGRAMS: WONDER BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: VIC. 2951 (8 LINES) CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEYS SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE GIRLING BRAKE THE BEST BRAKE IN THE WORLD CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT WAR OFFICE G.P.O. COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS GARRISON LANE BIRMINGHAM·9 OUR REF. AF/AL YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MHR{M. H. Rigby}/S/ET. DATE 29th April, 1941. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We wish to acknowledge with thanks receipt of your letter of the 28th inst., and note you are sending to us 16 brake shoes GB.3748 with 18 undrilled linings in Ferodo VG.90 material. As requested we will reline the shoes and return any unused linings to you. The price for this work will be 2/6d each. Terms are Nett Monthly Settlement. With many thanks and assuring you of our best attention at all times. Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LIMITED., Alex Fraser GENERAL MANAGER. | ||