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 letter from S. Smith & Sons for Thermostat units.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\2\ scan0020 | |
| Date | 28th January 1938 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S.SMITH & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 1320 Please quote our reference: S.10 Your Ref:- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.8/MH{M. Huckerby} 28th January, 1938. hw S/D Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/S/D Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. C.S. Steadman With further reference to your esteemed favour of the 25th inst. and our acknowledgment of the 26th the Thermostat which you are requiring is being attended to and we hope to let you have it in due course; also the one you returned has been received and will be altered as requested. We are pleased to hear that this type meets with your requirements, and we have pleasure in quoting you as under:- 200 or 1,000 Smith B.V. type drop-in units. Our Experimental Code EX.X.10244 Final Code X.30065/5. PRICE: 8/- each nett. Carriage paid - Goods train. Delivery:- to commence 3 weeks from receipt of order and to suit your requirements. You will note that the correct code for this Thermostat, should you decide to favour us with your order, is X.30065/5 which covers a 1 1/4" diameter valve seat and a starting temperature of 78/80°C. Awaiting your further instructions and assuring you of our best services at all times. Yours faithfully, p.p. S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. [Signature: D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Wise] WP THERMOSTATIC CONTROL DEPARTMENT. To avoid delay all envelopes should be addressed to the firm. | ||