Concerning dispositions and a proposed meeting between Young and himself in Glasgow.
Zonder titelCopy letter. Legal matters concerned with the building of cottages in Bathgate. Both Young and Edward Binney mentioned in letter.
Zonder titelGlasgow water supply question. Also mentions scheme for using sulphur fumes against Russian garrison at Constadt in the Crimea.
Zonder titelBusiness and personal news.
Zonder titelCircular notifying members of meeting to be held in Glasgow. Printed.
Asking Young to return balance sheet.
Business matters.
Includes a copy of a disclaimer with advocate’s opinion on its contents.
Zonder titelBinney is unwell but will try to come to Scotland.
Zonder titelConcerning the infringement of Young’s patents in America, the demand for oil there and the desirability of obtaining suitable coal from Scotland or England for making oil.
Stating that Benedict and Boardman are to act only as legal agents. They have no power to dispose of the 'Colonial' patents.
Concerning the American patent.
Zonder titelThe American patent, with postscript arranging a meeting with American businessmen for James Young.
Zonder titelBinney arranging, if he is well enough, to come to Glasgow for a business meeting with Edward Meldrum, James Young and other parties.
Zonder titelBinney is asking for Meldrum’s views on the American patent.
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