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 Adamant Engineering Company regarding a delay in completing an order for three replacement cams.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\2\ scan0229 | |
| Date | 14th January 1937 | |
| 1300 AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 2662 (3 Lines). ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} C. THREADGOLD & SONS. Established 1878.) Engineers and Founders. SPECIALISTS in the DESIGN and MANUFACTURE of HIGH PRECISION TOOLS, JIGS, FIXTURES, etc. SPECIAL MACHINES, SPECIAL MACHINE TOOLS and ACCURATE PRODUCTION WORK. SOLE MANUFACTURERS and SALES AGENTS for the MARLES and MARLES-WELLER STEERING GEARS. Directors: [Text Struck Through] S.X.WALKINGTON-SMYTH, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX F.{Mr Friese} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} MATRAVERS, M.A. (CANTAB), A.M.I.MECH.E., A.M.I.E.E., M.I.A.E., M.I.P.E. O.{Mr Oldham} CARLTON SMITH, M.A. (CANTAB), F.I.S.A., M.I.P.E., Secretary. ALFRED SLATTER, M.I.B.E. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} W. HAZEL, F.L.S.A. Your Ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer},16/AP Our Ref. FGM/IFW. Head Offices, Works and Design Dept.: DALLOW ROAD, LUTON. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, DERBY. Thursday, 14th January, 1937. For the attention of Mr. F.J. Hardy. Dear Sirs, In answer to your favour of the 13th instant, we very much regret that owing to extreme stress of work we have not yet been able to get through the three replacement Cams, our M.22166. I am afraid that we shall not be able to complete these before the 21st instant but everything will be done to anticipate this date if possible. Assuring you of our best attention at all times, We are, Yours faithfully, for ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LTD. Managing Director. | ||