[ The Crossley Collection. ] Autograph Letter Signed from 'Thos Hampson', presenting John Crossley of Rochdale with a snuff box made by 'the French prisoners confined in this country during the late war'.

1p., folio. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly-aged with strip from stub adhering to one edge. Addressed on reverse of second leaf 'To | John Crossley Esqr. | Rochdale.' Crossley, the commanding officer of the Oldham Regiment of Local Militia, built up a notable collection of military memorabilia, which was dispersed after his death. As he is 'desirous that something which was once mine should occupy a place' in Crossley's 'collection of antiquities and Military Trophies', he presents him with a 'Snuff Box [...] which was the production of the French prisoners confined in this country during the late War'.