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…………









August 8, 1871 Asa Hutchinson to John Benjamin-1823

Milford, NH
August 8, 1871
To Mcfry Dawson & Co – Bankers
Dr. J. Benjamin
Dear Doctor,
Mr. Case’s letter to me dated August 1st is rather discouraging after telling of 100 acres of wheat to be cut and not much help.  Has notified me that he wishes to leave thirty days from his dated letter.  I trust he will do no rash act.  I wish you to go over at look at matters immediately and help him with the harvest in securing every bushel of grain and I send one order for you to send to Dawson & Co. St. Paul to raise money for Mr. A. ___’s note to pay off the kind help etc. , if you have not sold already the oxen for that purpose. 
Will you see, Doctor, that my affairs do not suffer and in case Mr. Case is to leave 1st of September will you manage or will you encourage him to stay till I return?  If things can’t go straight without me I shall come immediately on hearing from you. 
Would it not be well to thrash all the grain right from the field without stocking?  We have Tom Teasing and we could get plenty of others &to do it up double quick.
Please write me immediately.  Taking over the Larson directly to Nantucket Massachusetts.  Tell me in full the situation.  I shall not return to M. till October unless my immediate services are required there.  Set everything managed most economically.  If you need any assistance call on the Higginses and Daniel Adams.
Write early and tell particulars.  I trust the church is flourishing.
Asa B. Hutchinson
 

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