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 Adamant Engineering Company regarding the dispatch and return of steering components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 28\3\ Scan184 | |
| Date | 12th August 1935 | |
| L1300 AD FORM 93. Telegrams: "ADAMANT, Phone, Luton." CONTRACTORS TO H.M. ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: LUTON 1818 (2 Lines). [Logo: NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN] FJH{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporating J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} C. THREADGOLD & SONS. Established 1878.) Engineers and Founders. [Logo: THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LTD] SPECIALISTS in the DESIGN and MANUFACTURE of HIGH PRECISION TOOLS, JIGS, FIXTURES, etc. SPECIAL MACHINES, SPECIAL MACHINE TOOLS and ACCURATE PRODUCTION WORK. SOLE MANUFACTURERS and SALES AGENTS for the MARLES and MARLES-WELLER STEERING GEARS. Directors: S. CARLTON SMITH, A.M.I.Mech.E., M.I.P.E. F.{Mr Friese} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} MATRAVERS, M.A. (CANTAB), A.M.I.Mech.E., A.M.I.A.E., M.I.P.E. O.{Mr Oldham} CARLTON SMITH, M.A. (CANTAB), F.I.S.A., M.I.P.E., Secretary. ALFRED SLATTER, M.I.E.E. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} W. HAZEL, F.L.A.A. Your Ref. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer}19/KW Our Ref. FGM/AGS/CJ. Head Offices, Works and Design Dept.: DALLOW ROAD, LUTON. 12th. August, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Hardy. We are in receipt of your favor of the 6th instant, reference as above, and note that you are returning to us the Rockershaft for the skeleton steering box. We would, however, point out that this box was returned to you on the 26th July per passenger train, and we shall be glad therefore, in view of the above, of your further instructions as to whether we are to return the Rockershaft, or whether you will return the skeleton box to us. As regards the Cam with .002" crowning, we are pleased to say that this was despatched to you through the post on the 19th July, and should therefore be in your possession. Assuring you of our best attention at all times, We are, Yours faithfully, for ADAMANT ENGINEERING COMPANY, LIMITED. [Signature] Director. P.S. Since writing the above we have had a call from your Mr. Hardy as a result of which the Rockershaft is being returned to you today. | ||