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…………

June 6, 1875 Edwin Benjamin-1833 tp John Benjamin-1823

Minneapolis, Minn
June 6, 1875
Dear John,
I arrived here this morning and I thought that perhaps you would like to come here to see me.  I saw Mr. Hutchinson on Wednesday evening and had a long talk with him and I don’t know how I am to get around this money matter without I saw you.  If you can come see me right off I will see that you get back safe and pay the expenses, for it is impossible for me to come and see you.  And if you don’t come I will write again before I leave, and that will be about Thursday night.
Hoping that this may find you all enjoying good health, etc.
Yours affectionately,
Edwin

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