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 H.M. Hobson Components Ltd. regarding a query for a Hobson K-S Heat Indicator for experimental purposes and a price quotation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\4\ img200 | |
| Date | 3rd July 1936 | |
| X 600 3 CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY AND TO THE DOMINION & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE FIRM, NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. H.M. HOBSON (AIRCRAFT AND MOTOR) COMPONENTS, LTD. INCORPORATING: H.M. HOBSON LTD. (Founded 1903) ACCURACY WORKS LTD. (Founded 1911) FLOATS LTD. (Founded 1920) REGISTERED OFFICES & WORKS, 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. TELEGRAMS, ASSEMBLAGE, PHONE, LONDON. TELEPHONE, SHEPHERDS BUSH 3321 (4 LINES) WORKS, ACCURACY WORKS, WOLVERHAMPTON. TELEGRAMS, ACCURACY, WOLVERHAMPTON. TELEPHONE, WOLVERHAMPTON 20786. DIRECTORS: H.M. HOBSON, J.P. CHAIRMAN. T. P. SEARIGHT. W. R.{Sir Henry Royce} ILIFF. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BURROUGHES. S. W. HUGHES. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} MONTGOMERIE. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DODSON. PLEASE REPLY TO -> 47-55, THE VALE, ACTON, LONDON, W.3. ENCLO. OUR REF. TPS/MW YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Std.12/KW Manufacturers of CLAUDEL-HOBSON CARBURRETTERS HOBSON K-S TELEAGES HOBSON-PERFECT WINDOW REGULATORS HOBSON SPARKING PLUGS AND THE HOBSON SYSTEM OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE MASTER CONTROLS STEADMAN 3rd July 1936. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Expl. Dept. Derby. Dear Sirs, We beg to thank you for your letter of the 2nd inst., giving us particulars of the Hobson K-S Heat Indicator which you require for experimental purposes. We are putting the necessary instrument in hand, and hope to forward it to you shortly. With regard to your query as to price, assuming the standard type of finish, with no special dial or bezel requirements, similar to, but not identical with, the sample submitted for test, the price would be approximately 18/- each nett in 200 lots. Assuring you at all times of our best attention, We remain, dear Sirs, Yours faithfully, H.M. HOBSON (Aircraft & Motor) COMPONENTS, LTD. Managing Director. | ||