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.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying 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.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying 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.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistNote regarding Binney’s dislike of an advertised disclaimer.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying 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.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying a letter Binney has sent to James Rose (13 September 1859) concerning the action against the Clydesdale Company. Expresses little faith in Rose.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistEnclosing a copy of a letter from Benedict and Boardman (13 October 1859) discussing an American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying 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.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistResearch on books by [Johann] Poggandorff.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistCopying correspondence between Binney and James Rose at Edinburgh (4 and 7 November 1859). Concerning the case against the Clydesdale Chemical Company.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistRegarding Clydesdale case and American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistConcerning 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 philanthropistConcerning the agreement between James Young and Downer.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropist