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 the Vacuum Oil Company recommending Gargoyle Mobiloil 'E' for a hydraulic damper.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 55\3\ Scan257 | |
| Date | 25th September 1926 | |
| WE DO NOT HOLD OURSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM DELAY IN FILLING ORDERS CAUSED BY STORM, STRIKES, FIRE, DIFFERENCES WITH WORKMEN OR ANY CAUSE BEYOND OUR CONTROL. X233 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS VACUUM, PHONE, LONDON. TELEPHONE 6620 VICTORIA (7 LINES). Vacuum Oil Company, Limited Manufacturers and Marketers of High Grade Lubricating Oils and Greases. GARGOYLE REG. TRADE MARK AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS DEPARTMENT. CAXTON HOUSE, WESTMINSTER. LONDON, S.W.1. MANUFACTURING PLANTS, WANDSWORTH, LONDON. WEST FLOAT, BIRKENHEAD. BRANCH OFFICES BELFAST SCOTTISH PROVIDENT BUILDINGS. TELEGRAMS VACUUM BIRMINGHAM CARLTON HOUSE, HIGH STREET. TELEGRAMS VACUUMPAN BRADFORD 149, SWAN ARCADE. TELEGRAMS VACUUM BRISTOL 58, QUEENS ROAD, CLIFTON. TELEGRAMS GARGOYLE CARDIFF DOMINIONS HOUSE, QUEEN STREET. TELEGRAMS VACUUM DUBLIN 32, NASSAU STREET. TELEGRAMS VACUUM DUNDEE 23, PANMURE STREET. TELEGRAMS VACUUM GLASGOW 400 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}, CATHEDRAL STREET. TELEGRAMS VACUUMPAN HULL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, 9, SCALE LANE. TELEGRAMS VACUUM LIVERPOOL CUNARD BUILDING. TELEGRAMS VACUUM MANCHESTER 196, DEANSGATE. TELEGRAMS VACUUM NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE COMMERCIAL UNION BUILDINGS, PILGRIM STREET. TELEGRAMS VACUUM SHEFFIELD REVENUE CHAMBERS, 4, HOWARD STREET. TELEGRAMS VACUUM SOLE MARKETERS FOR VACUUM OIL COMPANY NEW YORK, U.S.A. REFINERIES: ROCHESTER, U.S.A. BAYONNE, U.S.A. OLEAN, U.S.A. PAULSBORO, U.S.A. IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO Auto Dept M.S.D. SUBJECT 25th September 1926 Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, Your Ref: Expl. Dept. MS/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/LC. We desire to acknowledge receipt of your favour of the 22nd instant enquiring which of our grades we would recommend for filling a hydraulic damper, and in reply take pleasure in advising that Gargoyle Mobiloil "E" has a viscosity curve which corresponds most closely to that on the diagram sent us. We feel sure this grade will give every satisfaction and look forward to receiving your order. Replying to the query raised in the last paragraph of your letter it gives us pleasure to state that Mobiloil "E" is obtainable in quart, half-gallon, and gallon cans at all garages throughout this country, on the Continent, and elsewhere throughout the world. It may also be had in larger sized packages. Yours faithfully, VACUUM OIL COMPANY, LIMITED Automotive Lubricants Department W. Stafford May Manager, Manufacturers' Service Division WSM/F.{Mr Friese} Y40 29 Sep 1926 UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE, ALL OILS ARE QUOTED AND INVOICED PER UNIT GALLON OF 8-LBS. | ||