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 speedometer quotation and arranging a meeting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\2\ scan0185 | |
| Date | 2nd June 1939 | |
| 105 1260 Carbon Impression for the attention of Mr. W.A. Robotham. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.I. 26-33, COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 14a JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST Please quote our reference: S.1. SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. 2nd June 1939. Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Attention of Mr. I.A. Leslie. Dear Sirs, Further to your letter of the 26th May, Ref: Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Les.3/B, the matter of quantities has certainly influenced the A.T.Speedometer Company in rendering their quotation. May we explain that when the undersigned quoted considerably lower prices it was on the understanding we should be getting a bigger volume of business. We appreciate, however, that because of the special circumstances obtaining and the fact that your main activities are devoted towards aero production, you have been prevented from going ahead with greater chassis production. The writer had the pleasure of a conversation with Mr. Robotham this morning and confirms that he hopes to visit you on Thursday next about mid-day when he is sure that an amicable understanding can be arranged. Cont'd.. | ||