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…………

May 19,1857 John Benjamin-1823 to Elizabeth Benjamin

Beloit, Wisconsin
May 19, 1857
My Dear Elizabeth,
I received yours last evening by Edwin & also two letters from Rockford, one from Greggs and one from Macbeth.   It seems that our stock in trade there is going to be sold by auction on Saturday next.   I shall be at home on Friday night & shall go to Rockford on Saturday.  You can let Mrs. Howard have ten dollars & I will call & pay her the balance on Saturday when I go to Rockford.
I shall most likely get through here this week.  Greggs tells me that – they expect the doctor home this week.
Am glad to hear that you & the children are all well.
Yours faithfully,
John

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