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…………

Nov. 20, 1866 Edwin Benjamin-1833 to John Benjamin-1823

Memphis
Nov. 20, 1866
Dear John,
I just received your letter this evening.  Capt. Pease has just returned from the city and brought me some letters and papers.   Your letter is dated Oct. 28th.  It is very strange that I don’t get your letters.  I don’t get a letter once a month from any place and I can assure you that we are very anxious to hear from you and also from others of our friends.    
We have not heard from home for some time and we don’t know what the matter is.  I and Frances is going to the city tomorrow and you will excuse me from writing much this time for it is late and we start very early in the morning.  I will write to you again Sunday if nothing prevents.  I have sold the mill and am now running it for the parties that I sold to.  I will tell you the particulars in my next. 
We are all well at present hoping that this will find you all the same,
Edwin

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