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 3, 1853 Joseph Garner 1826 to John&Elizabeth Benjamin



Brynford Wales

Holywell

April 3, 1853

Dear Brother Sister,


I am sorry I have been so long without writing to you but I can’t get over my old faults of delaying.  I am now confined to my bed from an accident I received a week last Friday.  I fell from one of the lofts at my father-in-laws and have injured my muscles on my right side to such an extent as not to be able to rise from bed.  I hope I may be able to get around soon but I fear it will take some time.  I have now been ten days laid up at my father-in-laws so that the shop & all as to take its chance as to one now. 

We have by this had an addition to our family of a little girl, which we call Anne.  I have at last obtained a situation for Marg at Manchester and I have not seen for some time.  Cousin was here lately they were all well then.  There are two sets of bailiffs at Joseph Evans so I fear it will be all up with him soon.

Hope both of you and little girl are doing well.  You will excuse this scrawl when I tell you I write it from bed.  Mary and myself desire to be remembered to you.

And remain

your affectionate brother,

Joseph Garner
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