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…………

Nov. 30, 1880 Mary Anne Benjamin McKenzie-1852 to John Benjamin-1823


Holmes City

Nov. 30, 1880

Dear Father and Mother,

The first thing I will say is we are all well.  The next is my eyes are well and I do thank you both for your true kindness in all you have shown.

Don’t feel bad if we are not with you Christmas for we will do enough of that.   Robbie, if we come I would enjoy cracking some of those butternuts. 

Frank, we will cross some of those sloughs.

Ollie, that letter is a tough pill (more too).  I have pondered and pondered and cracked and cracked my head and cannot get it off.

I would be glad to hear from all any time, or any at any time.  Love to all. 

William L. McKenzie

I went to meeting last night.  Mr. Frost came with his team.  Mr. Frost was along so W. and I went & James kept house with the girls.  The girls hoods came, which we send money.  Many thanks, they look well.

William is going to town so I am in a hurry so please excuse this this time.   More sent next time.  I have not got time to finish this letter but will as soon as I can.   I hope this may find you all well as it leaves us.    

From your daughter,
Anne E. McKenzie

 
 

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