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…………

April 30, 1875 Edwin Benjamin-1833 to John Benjamn-1823

Winona, Minn
April 30, 1875
Dear John,
I arrived here this afternoon.   I was in Hastings yesterday and made Red Wing last night and this place about half after three this afternoon.  I think that I will sell a machine here. The parties are to see me this evening and I am anxious to get home so that I will start again tonight at half after twelve to get home to home at four tomorrow (Saturday) and I shall be glad. 
I may be up again in about thirty days.  If so I would be pleased to see you at Minneapolis to see my machines running for they are a good thing and you would be pleased to see them. 
The gentleman has come to see me and I must close.
I will write again after I get home. 
Yours,
Edwin

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