Dealing with patents and chemical matters.
Meldrum, Edward, fl. 1850-1859, chemistFirst mention of paraffin; James Young’s interest in the chemistry of dyestuffs, with the experiments carried out; addresses; accounts of production; list of garden seeds and plants to be bought; and list of his children’s birthdates.
Mainly dealing with expenses and accounts. Also accounts of experiments in the chemistry of dyestuffs. List of the names and birthdates of his children.
Personal affairs; cost of plant and equipment; wage bill; profits at St Rollox; experiments; and payment to Edward Meldrum.
Photostat copy of cash book.
Regarding stannate of soda and an order Gordon Nilson will place for it.
Dealing with chemistry.
Acting on behalf of Greenwood Mercer and Barnes, he informs Tennants that they are infringing upon his clients' patent.