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GB 249 T-YOU/2/76 · Item · 1 August 1859
Part of James 'Paraffin' Young papers

Copying a letter from Benedict and Boardman at New York to Edward Binney at Manchester (15 July 1859) regarding Young’s American patent and the prospect of legal action against the New York Columbian Oil Company.
Also includes a note from James Young to Edward Binney acknowledging receipt of this letter, 3 August 1859.

Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropist
GB 249 T-YOU/2/64 · Item · 10 June 1859
Part of James 'Paraffin' Young papers

Copying correspondence between Edward Binney and George Bower (8 and 9 June 1859). Bower wishes to bring over a German scientist he knows to conduct experiments with shale. In his reply Binney warns him not to infringe upon Young’s patent. Also reference to Young’s American interests.

Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropist
GB 249 T-YOU/2/68 · Item · 11 July 1859
Part of James 'Paraffin' Young papers

Copying letters from Henry Twining at Halifax, Nova Scotia to Edward Binney (22 June 1859) and from Edward Binney at Manchester to Russel and Son, at Boghead Collieries, Falkirk (11 July 1859) concerning Young’s Canadian patents and coal supplies to the [Addiewell] works.

Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropist