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.
Sans titreCopying 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.
Sans titreCopying letters from Henry Twining at Halifax, Nova Scotia to Edward Binney (22 June 1859) and from Edward Binney at Manchester to Russel and Son, at Boghead Collieries, Falkirk (11 July 1859) concerning Young’s Canadian patents and coal supplies to the [Addiewell] works.
Sans titreNote regarding Binney’s dislike of an advertised disclaimer.
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 titreCopying a letter Binney has sent to James Rose (13 September 1859) concerning the action against the Clydesdale Company. Expresses little faith in Rose.
Sans titreEnclosing a copy of a letter from Benedict and Boardman (13 October 1859) discussing an American patent.
Sans titreCopying correspondence between Edward Binney and Dr Frankland and Professor Harrington both of St Bartholomews Hospital, London (31 October 1859- 3 November 1859) who have been gathering information for James Young concerning the Clydesdale case and the American patents.
Sans titreResearch on books by [Johann] Poggandorff.
Sans titreCopying correspondence between Binney and James Rose at Edinburgh (4 and 7 November 1859). Concerning the case against the Clydesdale Chemical Company.
Sans titreRegarding Clydesdale case and American patent.
Sans titreConcerning further lawsuits in America and financial news received from Edward Meldrum.
Sans titreLegal matters concerning the Clydesdale case.
Sans titreConcerning the agreement between James Young and Downer.
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