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…………









Oct. 2, 1862 Thomas Price to John Benjamin-1823

Dear John,
Mr. Addison Bagden kindly offered to procure me the check to save me going to Boston and also to see the box sent off by the cheapest and best route.  It is in the way of their business to receive and send money & goods to and from all parts of the country, and I requested him to write you the particulars how you should get you money and the box without delay.
I received more money for you since I wrote you last, which made it $30.  I will write to you again in a few days and give you all particulars.  I hope you have been rescued from your perilous situation and that you and your family are all well. 
From yours truly,
Thomas G. Price

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