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).
Request to G. Beaton & Son Ltd for the supply of Tenax carpet fasteners and a quote for a custom extension bolt.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 138\1\ scan0249 | |
| Date | 15th April 1936 | |
| Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}20/KW. 15th April, 1936. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Beaton & Son Ltd., Beatonson Works, Victoria Rd., Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We require 4 dozen Tenax carpet fasteners. Could you please supply the standard ball head on an extension bolt as in the attached sketch. We should also like you to quote us a price for this bolt extension per 100. If there is any difficulty in supplying these parts will you please write the undersigned. An official order will follow later. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||