Both letters concern American patents and Binney's uncertainty over Young going to America, which Young denies suggesting seriously.
Sans titreDiscussing the paraffin oil markets in America and also arranging a meeting with James Young and Edward Meldrum.
Sans titreBinney is asking for Meldrum’s views on the American patent.
Sans titreRegarding Clydesdale case and American patent.
Sans titreRegarding American patent case.
Sans titreCopying 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.
Sans titreRegarding coup oil patents.
Sans titreDiscussing business matters, and mentions Edward Meldrum.
Sans titreCopying a letter from Benedict and Boardman, New York, to Edward Binney (22 April 1859) concerning Young’s American patent.
Sans titreCopying a letter from Benedict and Boardman in New York to Edward Binney (21 May 1859) concerning Young’s American patent. Also discusses Scottish business.
Sans titreCopying 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.
Sans titreBinney is unwell but will try to come to Scotland.
Sans titreConcerning the American patent.
Sans titreBinney arranging, if he is well enough, to come to Glasgow for a business meeting with Edward Meldrum, James Young and other parties.
Sans titreConcerning the patent for coup oil from coal tar which is about to expire.
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