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 S. Smith & Sons regarding a proposed tank attachment and an enclosed blueprint for a casting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\4\ img056 | |
| Date | 23th November 1934 | |
| WST x/6112 ENGINEERING & ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 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 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. Please quote our reference: E.2. 23rd November 1934. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. West. Re: Proposed Tank Attachment. With further reference to the visit of our Mr. Manwaring we are enclosing herewith a blue print of the Tank Attachment Casting EX.Y.8539 showing suggested reduction in weight, in order to meet with your requirements. We shall be glad if you will kindly let us know whether this type of Tank Unit will now meet with your approval. We shall be pleased if you will kindly advise us that the sample of black glossy three core cable is satisfactory. We have raised this point because it will be necessary for us to give our cable manufacturers instructions in advance. Assuring you of our keen attention at all times. Yours faithfully, for S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. W.S. Powell. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. TO AVOID DELAY ALL ENVELOPES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM | ||