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 regarding the despatch of three sample instruments for inspection and testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 51\3\ Scan004 | |
| Date | 29th August 1921 | |
| X4367 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR BOARD Telephone: WILLESDEN 2335-6-7. Code A.B.C. 5th Edition. Telegrams: SPEEDOFAC, CRICKLE, LONDON. S·SMITH & SONS (M·A) LTD MANUFACTURERS OF MOTOR ACCESSORIES Branches at NEW YORK, BUENOS AIRES, PARIS, BRUSSELS, THE HAGUE, MILAN, CAPE TOWN, JOHANNESBURG, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, WELLINGTON, SINGAPORE, BANGKOK, SOURABAYA, ETC. Agencies in all civilized countries SHOWROOMS: 179-185, GT PORTLAND ST, LONDON, W.1. 122, ALMA STREET, BIRMINGHAM. 12, JACKSON'S ROW, MANCHESTER. 141, BATH STREET, GLASGOW. 5a BRUNSWICK STREET, BELFAST. CENTRAL WORKS, Edgware Rd, Cricklewood, London, N.W.2. 332 Our ref: DWN/LLL Your ref: 29th August 1921. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, :For the attention of Mr. Hives: Referring to the promise made by the writer to put through a sample set of instruments to include a Speedometer, Watch and Gauge of our manufacture with special dials arranged in similar style to the Weston Ampere Meter, we have pleasure in advising you that we are today despatching three sample instruments which we shall be glad if you will kindly inspect and give your kind consideration. X4368 We would ask you to kindly specially note that we are including with the Speedometer a rubber ring which will have the effect of making the Speedometer quite silent. We sincerely trust you will be able to try out these instruments and favour us with your comments after making thorough tests. We feel sure that same will meet with your entire approval. We would draw your special attention to the fact that we are offering our instruments at prices consid- NATIONAL SCHEME FOR DISABLED MEN | ||