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…………

Sept. 11, 1875 Knight Dean to John Benjamin-1823

Glencoe,
Sept. 11, 1875
Dr. Benjamin
Dear Sir,
Your favor relative to land passage tickets received & noted with thanks.  I have just written to headquarters and got the following answer: “Our cabin rates are per enclosed sheets – cabin passengers are furnished everything except wines and liquor which can be provided on board at reasonable rates.  Twenty feet of luggage is allowed free on the ship and excess to be paid for at regular freight rates.  By rail from New York, every adult is allowed 100 pounds free and over rate is paid for at the rate of about $6.00 for 100 pounds from New York to Glencoe.   The price for a first class ticket from New York to Glencoe is $36.00”. 
Hoping that our rates are equal to any other line and as cheap or cheaper than can be bought in London or Liverpool. We remain,
Yours truly,
Knights & Dean
You want to allow for the difference between gold and currency.  Ours are currency rates and those in England are gold rates.

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