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…………

July 24, 1864 Edwin Benjamin-1833 to John Benjamin-1823

Chicago July 24th, 1864
Dear John,
I wrote to you some time ago and sent you a letter from your brother in law, Joseph Garner, and one from father.  I made some enquiries about sending for Harriet at the same time with Charlotte’s boy and now being so long without an answer I thought that I would write a few lines.
I received an answer to my letter from father that I wrote the same time that I did yours.  I got it this Friday week ago and he says that Harriet was very anxious about coming out, but I have sent for Charlotte’s boy without her, which I expect him here this next month.  I sent a pass for him to come by steam through to Chicago.  I suppose that father will be somewhat disappointed in not seeing Harriet coming here too, but we could not keep her at present. But if should conclude on going home next summer, I may bring her with me back then.
I will not write much this time until hear from you.
Yours,
Edwin

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