The Rev. Canon Francis Raines, vicar of Milnrow (near Rochdale) edited many volumes of Chetham Society publications and was a great friend of Crossley's. In a letter dating from the 1870s (precise date unknown) Raines invites his friend to dinner, as follows:
'Dinner is for 5.00 pm. The omnibus does not leave the Ship Inn (near the station) until 2.00 pm, which may not be a very convenient hour, but cabs may be had to Milnrow for a couple of shillings. As this is Lent we shall provide plenty of Fish, Eggs and Vegetables'
Crossley's reply has not been preserved.
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