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…………









April 21, 1879 Titus Brothers Grocers to John Benjamin-1823

 
Minneapolis, Minn.
April 21, 1879
To Dr. Benjamin, Hutchinson
Dear Sir,
Were it not that we could plead sickness on the part of the winter we would tend to you an apology for not more promptly answering your letter of the 30th ult.
Touching upon butter, were we decided to remain in business after the next 30 days, would be glad to resume our old relations & handle it as we did up to a year ago, but as we are almost decided to close or sell out we cannot ask you to ship to us until we return from business for the season.  We have not made any money for the past 2 years and think it a waste of time to continue.
You ask about a missing can.  We will do all we can to find what has become of it & as to your account on our books it appears to be closed, but that too will not be overlooked.
Butter today would command 18 cents possibly 20 cents.   As we remarked we may transfer our stock to parties who would like to retain our connections.  Also we will place them in communication with you.
Your little town done well to vote in aid of RR & before the snow flies again it seems as though you ought to be within hailing distance of us.  We certainly hope it will prove so.
Yours very truly,
Titus Bros.



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