Concerning legal matters.
Sem títuloCopies an extract from Engineering, January 1858 on the 'Proposed tunnel between England and France'. Also discusses the glass patents.
Sem títuloInvitation to dinner.
Regarding stannate of soda and an order Gordon Nilson will place for it.
Concerning legal matters.
Sem títuloLetter concerning a legal agreement with Mr Downer.
Sem títuloPersonal matters and the tin patent.
Sem títuloAsking for instructions on how to deal with Mr Downer.
Sem títuloEnclosing a letter from John Graham (not extant). Refers to Mr Downer and 'all the Kerosene folks' as a 'pack of unmitigated scoundrels'. Argues that Young’s time would be better spent at home.
A court commission has been sent to examine Baron [Reichtenbach] in Vienna.
Regarding the glass process and Messrs Chance Brothers, copying correspondence he has had with them.
Sem títuloConcerning the agreement between James Young and Downer.
Sem títuloHopes that Young will interest American businessman in his glass process. Also mentions Captain Duncan.
Sem títuloFinancial and business matters. Meldrum’s views on Young’s trip to America. Mentions John Young their agent. Postscript deals with an accident at the [Boghall] works.
Sem títuloDealing with chemistry.
Letter deals with the Clydesdale case and an account of the new plant installation. Also some family news.