Legal matters dealing with Mr Gillespie and the repeal of a patent granted to James Young.
Concerning a possible forthcoming legal battle with Mr Gillespie.
In connection with legal matters concerning the Macrae case.
Dealing with the purchase of statuary in Edinburgh. Also purifying the smell of burning oil. Playfair conveys his thanks to Young for the gifts to his wife and daughters.
Sin títuloPersonal and social.
Requesting Young to preside over a meeting to be addressed by H.M. Stanley.
Personal letter, thanking Young for the kindness shown to his brother.
Sin títuloCovering note for an enclosed letter (not extant) concerning an unidentified dispute involving a brother and a friend of the writer.
Sin títuloRequesting Young to investigate the chemical composition of bone manure and informing him that the stannate of soda process may not be accepted in France by the customs.
Note to Young telling him of his whereabouts.
Sin títuloPlayfair is going to address the British Association meeting on matters relating to Young’s patent.
Sin 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.
Sin títuloWishing Young well for the New Year.
Regarding the publication of the David Livingstone papers.