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 28,1857 George Macbeth to John Benjamin-1823

Rockford
May 28, 1857
Mr. Benjamin,
I enclose some new bills.  Our sale is to be on the 30th.  Show the bill to Ballard and hurry him up about the pay for those lounges I sent him.  The quicker the money comes in the less expense there will be.  I will try and get the deed to send with this letter.   You had better be here as there will be no postponement and the machinery is to be sold.  Try and get some bidders  ____ from Beloit.
Yours resp.,
Geo W. Macbeth
Where are Wells & Palmer?

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