Both letters concern American patents and Binney's uncertainty over Young going to America, which Young denies suggesting seriously.
Zonder titelDiscussing the paraffin oil markets in America and also arranging a meeting with James Young and Edward Meldrum.
Zonder titelBinney is asking for Meldrum’s views on the American patent.
Zonder titelRegarding Clydesdale case and American patent.
Zonder titelRegarding American patent case.
Zonder titelCopying a letter from [E.W.] Turner at Liverpool to Edward Binney at Manchester (22 August 1859) regarding a sample of paraffin which has been sent from Turner’s firm in Birkenhead.
Also includes notes from James Young to Edward Binney acknowledging receipt of this letter, 24 August 1859.
Zonder titelRegarding coup oil patents.
Zonder titelDiscussing business matters, and mentions Edward Meldrum.
Zonder titelCopying a letter from Benedict and Boardman, New York, to Edward Binney (22 April 1859) concerning Young’s American patent.
Zonder titelCopying a letter from Benedict and Boardman in New York to Edward Binney (21 May 1859) concerning Young’s American patent. Also discusses Scottish business.
Zonder titelCopying correspondence between Binney and James Russel and Son, colliers, Falkirk and Edward Meldrum, Bathgate, (14 November 1859) concerning the coal contract for the [Boghall] works.
Zonder titelBinney is unwell but will try to come to Scotland.
Zonder titelConcerning the American patent.
Zonder titelBinney arranging, if he is well enough, to come to Glasgow for a business meeting with Edward Meldrum, James Young and other parties.
Zonder titelConcerning the patent for coup oil from coal tar which is about to expire.
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