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…………

Feb. 18,1853 James Benjamin-1837 to John Benjamin-1823

February 18, 1853
Dear Brother,
It the first opportunity write a few lines to you.  Hope that you’ll not forget to send for me over to you for I ___ the money for to keep my father and mother out of debt.
 My best love & to my sister and MA. 
I remain your most unhappy and most truly,
James Benjamin

1 comment:

  1. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Now John's brother, James, age 16, asks John to help his mother and father...........and he wants to come to America. This had to be very difficult for John.

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