Concerning legal matters.
Sin títuloLetter concerning a legal agreement with Mr Downer.
Sin títuloPersonal matters and the tin patent.
Sin títuloAsking for instructions on how to deal with Mr Downer.
Sin 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.
Sin títuloConcerning the agreement between James Young and Downer.
Sin títuloHopes that Young will interest American businessman in his glass process. Also mentions Captain Duncan.
Sin 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.
Sin títuloDealing with chemistry.
Letter deals with the Clydesdale case and an account of the new plant installation. Also some family news.
Copying a letter from Messrs Chance Brothers to Napier concerning the glass process.
Sin títuloLetter regarding financial agreements in America and advice from Mr Boardman. Also information on Dr Smith’s trip to Vienna to investigate Baron Reichtenbach’s activities.
Sin títuloDr Smith has gone to Vienna to investigate Baron Reichtenbach. Also news of a patent case in Edinburgh involving Mr [ ] Macnaughton.
Sin títuloRegarding the glass process and the business of paraffin lamps. Also some local news.
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