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…………

March 25,1854 HTBumpur to JohnBenjamin-1823

Fabius
March 25, 1854
To G.W.M. & J. B., Sirs,
I have got in the village of Fabius a cabinet & chair shop situated in the business part of the place which is doing a good business.  The place can be had on reasonable terms.  The country around is rich & pleasant & there is every facility for a young man to make money very fast.  If this should meet your favor, direct yours to H.T. Bumpur, Fabius, Onondaga Co., NY.
PS – The above was written by seeing to your notes in the Tibune.

1 comment:

  1. UnknownSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I think Bumpur is a business broker and he is helping John locate a business to purchase.

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