Concerning legal matters.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopies an extract from Engineering, January 1858 on the 'Proposed tunnel between England and France'. Also discusses the glass patents.
Napier, James, 1810-1884, industrial chemistInvitation to dinner.
Regarding stannate of soda and an order Gordon Nilson will place for it.
Concerning legal matters.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistLetter concerning a legal agreement with Mr Downer.
Boardman, ArthurPersonal matters and the tin patent.
Napier, James, 1810-1884, industrial chemistAsking for instructions on how to deal with Mr Downer.
Boardman, ArthurEnclosing a letter from John Graham (not extant). Refers to Mr Downer and 'all the Kerosene folks' as a 'pack of unmitigated scoundrels'. Argues that Young’s time would be better spent at home.
A court commission has been sent to examine Baron [Reichtenbach] in Vienna.
Regarding the glass process and Messrs Chance Brothers, copying correspondence he has had with them.
Napier, James, 1810-1884, industrial chemistConcerning the agreement between James Young and Downer.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistHopes that Young will interest American businessman in his glass process. Also mentions Captain Duncan.
Napier, James, 1810-1884, industrial chemistFinancial and business matters. Meldrum’s views on Young’s trip to America. Mentions John Young their agent. Postscript deals with an accident at the [Boghall] works.
Meldrum, Edward, fl. 1850-1859, chemistDealing with chemistry.
Letter deals with the Clydesdale case and an account of the new plant installation. Also some family news.