John Benjamin was born in England in 1823. In 1849, at the age of 26, he immigrated to America with the goal of seeking opportunities in the new world and improving the life of his family. During his immigration and eventual settlement in Hutchinson, Minnesota, John saved many personal letters that were written by and to him. These letters, the subject of this web site, bring to life his immigration and the life of others during this courageous adventure. The most recent letters posted on this sight are on this front page. To see all the earlier letters, keep pressing the “Older Posts” button on the bottom of this page. The earliest letter recorded here is June 20, 1849. The letters…………

April 18,1854 I Noble to John Benjamin-1823

Dixon, Illinois
April 18, 1854
J. Benjamin, Esq.
___ ___ of 8th April at hand.  In reply would say all kinds of good furniture can be arranged __ ___ for much better cost than in the East.  The stocks principally and supplier as bought from the East.  Our town is considered and is very healthy.   If you can visit you can find this a very pleasant country.  I would advise before you take any decision try to come and see how you like it and then ascertain yourself by personal observation which is far the most satisfactory about the business and the countings at Chicago.  Take the Chicago Huron RR to Mendota which is the nearest point we can get now.  In August can come direct by RR.
Yours truly,
I. Noble

1 comment:

  1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    John checks out the west for the business climate..........

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