Endorsed, 'Limefield Laboratory'. Not written by James Young.
Personal and social.
Regarding James Young’s lead in the field of refining; also forthcoming trip to Niagara.
Asking for instructions on how to deal with Mr Downer.
Boardman, ArthurRegarding a note (T-YOU/2/126) [https://www.ica-atom.org/strathclyde/letter-from-lucien-birdseye-of-messrs-birdseye-sommers-and-johnson-attorneys-at-new-york-to-andrew-boardman%3bisad] sent to Boardman from [Lucien] Birdseye and an agreement with the Kerosene Company. Boardman suggests a meeting with Young at Brooklyn. Sketch map included.
Boardman, ArthurLetter concerning a legal agreement with Mr Downer.
Boardman, ArthurRequesting a sample of caustic potash and its price.
Hofmann, August Wilhelm, Von, 1818-1892, chemistReferring to the fact that Young is about to recruit Hofmann’s assistant.
Hofmann, August Wilhelm, Von, 1818-1892, chemistInviting him to attend a meeting of French chemists and physicists in the Royal Palace. Mention of Monsieur Dumas.
Regarding stannate of soda and an order Gordon Nilson will place for it.
Dunlop is sending a sample to Young for investigation and report.
Discussing freight charges from Bathgate to Morningside.
Regarding the publication of the David Livingstone papers.
Lyon Playfair has told Dent of Young’s mineral oil and he would like a sample.