Regarding American patent case.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistRegarding coup oil patents.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistConcerning the sale of some lands.
Stating that he has received the American letter but does not think a reply is necessary.
Discussing lamp patterns at the iron works and a petroleum contract. Mr Horley is also discussed.
Young expresses his displeasure at not being kept in touch about legal action which is taking place in England. Encloses balance sheets (not found with letter).
Concerning balance sheets and competition from Clydesdale Chemical Company.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistAppending a copy of a letter from James Rose at Edinburgh to Thomas Nicolson in Glasgow (18 March 1859) concerning Edward Binney and others versus the Clydesdale Chemical Company.
Regarding Addiewell and its price.
Copying correspondence from Samuel Downer at Boston to Edward Binney (8 March 1859) and from Benedict and Boardman at New York to Edward Binney (8 March 1859) concerning the oil industry in America and James Young’s American patent.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistDiscussing business matters, and mentions Edward Meldrum.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistDiscussing the possibility of Graham Miller and George Wilson acting as witnesses on their behalf.
Discussing the paraffin oil markets in America and also arranging a meeting with James Young and Edward Meldrum.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistForwarding a letter from Walter [ ].
Meldrum, Edward, fl. 1850-1859, chemistCopying letters from Samuel Downer at Boston to Edward Binney (4 April 1859) and from Henry Twining at Haliax, Nova Scotia to Edward Binney (6 April 1859) concerning the American and Canadian patents for James Young’s paraffin process.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropist