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

Copying correspondence between Edward Binney and George Bower (8 and 9 June 1859). Bower wishes to bring over a German scientist he knows to conduct experiments with shale. In his reply Binney warns him not to infringe upon Young’s patent. Also reference to Young’s American interests.

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

Copying letters from Samuel Downer at Boston to Edward Binney (4 April 1859) and from Henry Twining at Haliax, Nova Scotia to Edward Binney (6 April 1859) concerning the American and Canadian patents for James Young’s paraffin process.

Discussing the paraffin oil markets in America and also arranging a meeting with James Young and Edward Meldrum.

Discussing business matters, and mentions Edward Meldrum.

Copying correspondence from Samuel Downer at Boston to Edward Binney (8 March 1859) and from Benedict and Boardman at New York to Edward Binney (8 March 1859) concerning the oil industry in America and James Young’s American patent.

Concerning balance sheets and competition from Clydesdale Chemical Company.

Both letters concern American patents and Binney's uncertainty over Young going to America, which Young denies suggesting seriously.

Regarding coup oil patents.

Regarding American patent case.

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

Binney is asking for Meldrum’s views on 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.