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…………

March 22, 1878 Edwin Benjamin-1833 to John Benjamin-1823

Minneapolis, Minn
March 22, 1878
Dear John,
I arrived here Tuesday morning and left home on Monday morning.  I left my folks sick, that is, Frances was sick and has been for about 5 or 6 weeks and I have been home taking care of her most of the time.  I thought at one time that we was going to lose her.  She has grown very thin, so much so that I never saw her so poor in my life. 
I shall be here a few days.  I am going to Stillwater and up on the Northern Pacific RR and will be back here a day or so.
Hoping that this will find you all well, etc.
Yours, etc,
Edwin

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