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).
Quoting a supplier's letter regarding a price reduction for Ethylene Glycol (Prestone).
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\3\ scan0113 | |
| Date | 3rd December 1929 | |
| HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} + 14 35 X45H6 Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} ✓ c. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. RG.{Mr Rowledge} RECEIVED Py11/Av/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 3. 12. 29. re ETHYLENE GLYCOL. Further to our memo of the 29th November regarding the above, under date of the 2nd inst., Messrs. Chalas and Sons Ltd., have written us as follows:- "We are in receipt of your letter of the 29th ult., Ref: Py3/Av/R291129 and would advise you that since we were in communication with you we have been able to reduce our price for Prestone to 11/- per gallon ex wharf London, in order to assist our customers. We feel sure that your Works will find our proposition attractive and we shall be glad to have your views at your earliest convenience." Py. | ||