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 24, 1885 John Benjamin-1823 to Elizabeth Benjamin-1830


Moorhead, Minn.

June 24, 1885

Dear Elizabeth,

We expect to get through here tomorrow and will leave here on Friday morning for home via Alexandria.   I wish you could meet me there and come home on the cars at the same time.  You will be able to find out the time the train will arrive there as we shall telegraph ahead all the way as this will be a special train.  All others will have to get out of the way.  It will cost you nothing on the cars to ride to St. Paul. 

I expect our mill to be up by we get home as it was at Glencoe before I left. 

Get ready to go home if possible & meet me at Alexandria.

Love to all.  Yours truly,

John

Olive, you must try to get Ma started for home along with me.  You & Frank can go via Sauk Center & get Mr. Pendergast to come with you.  Meet at the depot.

Father



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