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 9, 1875 Edwin Benjamin-1833 to John Benjamin-1823

Minneapolis, Minn
April 9, 1875
Dear John,
You will be surprised to know that I arrived here this morning.  I shipped one of my planer and matcher last Tuesday afternoon.  I am going to set it up in some mill here, but on my arrival I found all the mills was shut down for high water, and the ice in the river was just breaking up and it was a grand sight for me. 
I am going to be here more or less for about two weeks and you can write to me here care of the hotel as above and I will get.  I will write to you again in a few days and let you know how I get along here.
Hoping that this may find you all well as I am happy to say that I am quite well and very tired after a very tedious ride.  Been fourteen hours behind time.
Yours etc.,
Edwin

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