Regarding Clydesdale case and American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistNote under flap explaining possible delay in mail. (Letter is not extant).
Livingstone, David, 1813-1873, explorer and missionaryConcerning a coal contract and its terms. Postscript discusses a paraffin test.
Meldrum, Edward, fl. 1850-1859, chemistConcerning further lawsuits in America and financial news received from Edward Meldrum.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistLegal matters concerning the Clydesdale case.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistLetter concerning a legal agreement with Mr Downer.
Boardman, ArthurPersonal matters and the tin patent.
Napier, James, 1810-1884, industrial chemistConcerning the agreement between James Young and Downer.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistRegarding the glass process and the business of paraffin lamps. Also some local news.
Napier, James, 1810-1884, industrial chemistConcerning meeting of the Board of Directors of an unidentified company and royalties paid to Young.
Birdseye, Lucien, 1821-1896, lawyerConcerning a possible forthcoming legal battle with Mr Gillespie.
Covering note for an enclosed letter (not extant) concerning an unidentified dispute involving a brother and a friend of the writer.
Playfair, Lyon, 1818-1898, first Baron Playfair, politician and chemistWishing Young well for the New Year.
Concerning the chemistry of dyestuffs.