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…………

May 13, 1875 John Benjamin-1823-To Elizabeth Benjamin-1830

Glencoe,
May 13, 1875
Dear Elizabeth,
Your letter I received a few minutes since.  I am very sorry to hear of the loss of any of the cows, hoping that this one will be the last to lose in this way.  Take care that none of them go north of the house.  Keep them on the south side & keep strict watch after them if possible & tell the boys to build the fence south of the breaking of the slough at both ends on the dry land first & also fix that south of the east field & watch the crops as best they can until I come home on Saturday, which I write to you and so inform you as to mail me, etc. 
I suppose that it is too wet to go to mill today.  You had better exchange at our mill than attempt to go to Cedar. 
Am very busy I do assure you.  Love to all.
Truly yours,
John

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