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 28, 1881 Mary Anne Benjamin McKenzie-1852 to Arthur Benjamin-1868


Holmes City

March 28, 1881

Dear Brother Arthur,

I received a letter from you some time ago but have put it off until I think it’s time to write, but I wish you wouldn’t wait for me to write.  

If I come to see you this summer, I hope you have freshed up so that I will hardly know you.   I guess your hook hasn’t been found as yet or the fish that swallowed it. 

I wish you would write & tell us all about the time you had during the storm for ma said you was at home then. 

The girls have written to you or Jensas several times thanking you for those drawings you sent & that almanac you sent & paper you Bryan & Winfred sent, but have got them hard round,  but can’t the one to suit .  How they talk about coming to see you next summer.

From your loving,

Sister



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