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).
Quotation for springs from Toledo Woodhead Springs Limited.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154a\2\ scan0118 | |
| Date | 9th June 1939 | |
| 1305 Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /a7M CABLE AND TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "TOLEDO, SHEFFIELD." TELEPHONE: 23274 (4 LINES) SHEFFIELD. TW SPRINGS CODES: BENTLEYS (FIVE LETTER) WESTERN UNION, (UNIVERSAL EDITION) A1. & A.B.C. (5TH EDITION) TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS LIMITED, Directors: H. {Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} L. ARMSTRONG, (Chairman) A. {Mr Adams} P. GOOD. CHARLES L. HILL. W. M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} RATCLIFFE. W. J. {Mr Johnson W.M.} WIGNEY. F. {Mr Friese} WOODHEAD, (Managing) TOLEDO STEEL WORKS, SHEFFIELD,1. OUR REFERENCE........... HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /CH. YOUR REFERENCE.......... 9th June, 1939. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. ATTENTION: MR. MARTINDALE. Dear Sirs, Further to the visit of Mr. F. {Mr Friese} Woodhead to your Works on the 2nd inst., with reference to Springs, we give you below our prices for bulk quantities, and trust these will meet with your approval. Part No. F.B. 4271. 1000 lbs. ...... 22s.6d. each. 50" 8 leaves 2" wide Five interleaves - 3 Spauldite, } 2s.0d. per spring extra. - 2 Toledo Woodhead,) Part No. F.W. 1781. 1000 lbs ...... 26s.0d. each 56" 9 leaves 2¼" wide Six interleaves - 3 Spauldite, } 2s.5d. per spring extra - 3 Toledo Woodhead ) Delivered your Works, nett, monthly account. We hope to be favoured with your orders, which would receive our careful and prompt attention. Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of TOLEDO WOODHEAD SPRINGS LTD. H. {Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Spittlehouse | ||