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. 17, 1873 John W. Hutchinson to John Benjamin-1823

Green Castle, Ind
Jan. 17, 1873
C. R. Mims,
My Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you a draw of $555 & 3/100 dollars $555 & 3 cts which you may apply in the manner proposed.  $55 & 3/100 for taxes.  The $500 is to be loaned to Mr. John Benjamin of Hutchinson of McLeod Co. with the following stipulations and agreement: He giving a note $500 to run three years at 12 percent, semiannual payments payable in New York City at a banking house which I shall designate.  The note shall bear even date with a first mortgage on his home farm of 100 or 160 acres on which he resides given for security for the love of his money. The bond or deed given so that I come in full possession of the property at the expiration of the time.  So if necessary can collect the amt of the property without any form of foreclosure.   No expense attending this matter will be charged to me – you will act with that understanding.   Mr. B will indemnify you and you will send me with the note and mortgage a certificate from you that this is the first mortgage on the said property and that he, Mr. B, has full right to act in the ____.
Please send me recpt of the taxes paid with the mortgage recorded and note to No. 6 Wall St., New York care Ludlow Potter & Co., No. 6 Wall St.   I thank you for the kindness and trust we may meet you sometime and sing to you.  Henry sends his regards.
Yours truly,
John W. Hutchinson
 

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