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).
Estimate from John Thompson Motor Pressings Ltd for six experimental frames and associated parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\2\ scan0198 | |
| Date | 15th April 1938 | |
| JOHN-THOMPSON-MOTOR-PRESSINGS-LTD. TELEGRAMS: MOTOFRAME WOLVERHAMPTON TELEPHONES: BILSTON 41293-4-5-6-7. TEMPLE BAR 3216 LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1840. NEAREST STATION: L.M.S. ETTINGSHALL ROAD. (2 MINUTES) GOVERNING DIRECTORS: A.{Mr Adams} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} THOMPSON W. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} THOMPSON S. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} THOMPSON DIRECTORS: E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} W. THOMPSON J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} W. PERRY B. R.{Sir Henry Royce} ASTON G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} R.{Sir Henry Royce} HUNT J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} T. DAVIS J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} SQUIRE BEACON WORKS, WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND MOTOR-FRAME PRESSING SPECIALISTS. LIGHT CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL PLATE WORK. [Handwritten Notes Top Right: 2 Bhain Junel 4-21] In Replying Quote M.F.WORKS L/W [Handwritten Initials: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}] Estimate. 15th April, 1938 Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby Dear Sirs, With reference to Captain Squire's recent interview with Mr. Leslie regarding our quotation of the 30th ulto., we understand that you now wish us to quote you for six experimental Frames, three of which are to be 6" longer in the centre portion. We therefore beg to quote you as follows:- 3 pairs Sidemembers F.B.3622/3, Price.... £14..5..0d per pair, ✓ plus £10..16..0d part cost of rough tools. 3 pairs Sidemembers 6" longer in the centre portion - Price.... £14..15..0d per pair. 2. 6 Pairs Gussets F.B.3624/5 - Price..... £4.. 5..0d per pair, ✓ plus £10..0..0d part cost of rough tools. 3 pairs Cruciforms F.B.3626/7, Price..... £8.. 2..6d per pair, ✓ plus £5..10..0d part cost of alterations to smithing blocks. 3 pairs Cruciforms 6" longer - Price..... £8.. 7..6d per pair. Assembly...£15.10. 0d per Frame. [Handwritten: + £3] Delivery on rails these works. Terms nett cash 10th of month following despatch. Trusting to receive your instructions which shall have our most careful attention. Yours faithfully, FOR THE COMPANY [Signature: John Thompson] GOVERNING DIRECTOR PER [Handwritten Signature] | ||