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Hyde’s Carbon suit. Details of the case which is to be heard on 27 June 1854. Names of witnesses to be summoned and evidence to be supplied.

Includes a copy of a disclaimer with advocate’s opinion on its contents.

Regarding coup oil patents.

Discussing business matters, and mentions Edward Meldrum.

Copying a letter from Benedict and Boardman, New York, to Edward Binney (22 April 1859) concerning Young’s American patent.

Copying a letter from Benedict and Boardman in New York to Edward Binney (21 May 1859) concerning Young’s American patent. Also discusses Scottish business.

Copying 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.

Binney is unwell but will try to come to Scotland.

Concerning the American patent.

Binney arranging, if he is well enough, to come to Glasgow for a business meeting with Edward Meldrum, James Young and other parties.

Binney is asking for Meldrum’s views on the American patent.

Concerning the patent for coup oil from coal tar which is about to expire.

Concerning balance sheets and competition from Clydesdale Chemical Company.

Gives details of Binney’s business with [ ] Russel at Ilkley. Also gives details of farm prices.

Concerning the renting of shales.