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 S. Smith & Sons to W.A. Robotham confirming a suitable 'drive' is in stock and being sent.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 165\2\ img214 | |
| Date | 15th December 1939 | |
| 105 Elec. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (40 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT. PORTLAND ST LONDON W.1 26-33, COX ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} & LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 14a JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST SALES DIRECTOR'S OFFICE Please quote our reference: S.1. 15th December, 1939. W.A.Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ld., DERBY. Dear Robotham: Replying to yours of the 13th December, Ref: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}5/MH.{M. Huckerby}, we happen to have one drive on hand which I think may answer your requirements - this is leaving under separate cover. Awaiting your news and with heartiest season's greetings. Sincerely yours, Charles W. Nichols | ||