Port

It was well-known that Crossley was extremely fond of Port, which he consumed at the rate of one post-prandial bottle per day. Here is a letter on the subject from Mr R. F. Wood, of Salford Iron Warehouse, on 3rd January, 1861:

'We have received  an 1844 Port for sale at the very moderate price of 50/- doz, including bottles. If you think anything of it I shall be happy to send for a bottle to taste. I understand it is going very quickly - but I can have no doubt I could secure from 10 to 20 doz.'