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…………

Feb. 20, 1865 Richard Jones-1850 to John Benjamin-1823

Chicago
Feb. 20, 1865
Dear Uncle,
I write these few lines to you hoping to find you enjoying the best of health as it leaves me very well at present.
I was very glad to hear of your exemption.  We have received a letter from home and they complain that you do not write home.  We have learned that old Mr. Gardner is dead.  Uncle thinks that he had better rent a mill or put one up himself here in Chicago than to get a farm out there, for he thinks there is no place like Chicago to get a living.
I have no news to tell you this time and this in short with best love to you all.
From yours,
Richard B. Jones

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