Endorsed on inside cover, 'James Young, Longsight Terrace, Manchester'. Lists of expenses for trips to Scotland, London and Rouen. Details of experiments in paraffin.
Note to Young telling him of his whereabouts.
Sem títuloPlayfair is going to address the British Association meeting on matters relating to Young’s patent.
Sem títuloInviting him to attend a meeting of French chemists and physicists in the Royal Palace. Mention of Monsieur Dumas.
Referring to the fact that Young is about to recruit Hofmann’s assistant.
Sem títuloWishing Young well for the New Year.
Regarding the publication of the David Livingstone papers.
Concerning the chemistry of dyestuffs.
Regarding a dispute over the transfer of the [Addiewell] works to the [Young Paraffin] Limited Company. Incomplete.
Requesting a sample of caustic potash and its price.
Sem títuloRespecting the Asphaltum Mine at Hillsborough, in the county of Albert and Province of New Brunswick. Printed pamphlet with map of Asphaltum Mine included.
Bound photocopy volume.
Business affairs. Preparing to venture into business with Edward Binney and Edward Meldrum and details of cost. Information on Young’s attempts to discover if paraffin has been patented and his financial interest in the chemistry of dyestuffs.