Invoice for steam valve seatings from Avon India Rubber Co. that were received without an official order.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\3\ scan0260 | |
| Date | 20th October 1937 | |
| Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Std. 1280? G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /WFH/CA39/PS.20.10.37 h {Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} /e Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /(SD) We have an invoice from the Avon India(Production 20 HP. with 4-speed box and Front Wheel Brakes) Rubber Co.,Ltd. dated 29th September on which we are charged 4/- the lot for 2 Steam Valve Seatings EX 25779. These Seatings were sent to us on the 6th August in response to our letter of the 15th July reference Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Std15/AP but no official order appears to have been sent to the Avon Co. If you agree these Seatings may be paid for will you please give "Roy {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} " instructions for covering order to be issued. G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /WFH [Signature] | ||
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