Discussing the possibility of Graham Miller and George Wilson acting as witnesses on their behalf.
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 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.
Concerning balance sheets and competition from Clydesdale Chemical Company.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistYoung 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).
Gives Playfair details of an experiment which has proved James Young correct. Asks Playfair to deal with the patent and pass on his best wishes to his London friends.
Bunsen, Robert Wilhelm Eberhard, 1811-1899, chemistDiscussing lamp patterns at the iron works and a petroleum contract. Mr Horley is also discussed.
Concerning American patents. Also, James Young denies suggesting seriously a move to America.
Concerning American patents and Edward Binney’s uncertainty over James Young going to America.
Stating that he has received the American letter but does not think a reply is necessary.
Concerning the sale of some lands.
Regarding coup oil patents.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistRegarding American patent case.
Binney, Edward William, 1812-1881, geologist and philanthropistYoung asking Binney for a copy of the coup oil specification. Mentions discussing it with Meldrum.