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Order confirmation to J. Thorp & Son Ltd. for the supply and erection of an unloading gantry for the Clan Foundry.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\1\ scan0447 | |
| Date | 6th June 1941 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from EJJ. 1209 EJJ/NC.10/EG.6.6.41. T.F.F. Please note & return TFH Noted By TFF 181/821. OO. O/n. 49400 essrs. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Thorp & Son Ltd., Harrington Street, DERBY. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and erect the undermentioned, XXXXXXXX to Clan Foundry. Delivery - As soon as possible. Carriage - Paid. re - CLAN FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT ONE - Unloading Gantry 13'0" high x 12'1" wide. 6" x 4 1/2" stanchions and 8" x 4" beams ragbolted to floor and clipped at top to existing steelwork. PRICE :- ........ £ 30. 0. 0d. Terms - Nett cash m/a.{Mr Adams} In accordance with your quotation ref. RT/AG., dated 30th. May, 1941. | ||