Circular notifying members of meeting to be held in Glasgow. Printed.
Business matters.
Stating that Benedict and Boardman are to act only as legal agents. They have no power to dispose of the 'Colonial' patents.
Concerning the sale of some lands.
Both letters concern American patents and Binney's uncertainty over Young going to America, which Young denies suggesting seriously.
Zonder titelYoung expresses his displeasure at not being kept in touch about legal action which is taking place in England. Encloses balance sheets (not found with letter).
Regarding coup oil patents.
Zonder titelAppending a copy of a letter from James Rose at Edinburgh to Thomas Nicolson in Glasgow (18 March 1859) concerning Edward Binney and others versus the Clydesdale Chemical Company.
Discussing 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 titelDiscussing freight charges from Bathgate to Morningside.
Note regarding a compromise which may have to be reached.
The candles which Binney has left with him are not pure paraffin. American business.
Covering note for ten letters and telegrams Young has sent on to Binney. Young wishes letters to be returned to him.