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…………









Jan. 15, 1865 Richard Jones-1850 to John Benjamin-1823

Chicago
Jan. 15, 1865
Dear Uncle & Aunt,
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 have been so long without writing to you that I’m afraid you begin to think that I don’t think of you, but I hope I shall not delay so long again. 
I was very much pleased to hear of your exemption and are in hopes that you are getting along first rate. Uncle has changed his place of business and I am working with him all the while.  I suppose you will not be surprised to hear of Uncle James being in New York.  He got £25.00 per month.
I have no news to tell you but please give my respects to all my cousins, though we be strangers, and expect the same yourself.
From yours,
R. Benjamin Jones

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