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 4, 1890 John Benjamin-1823 to Arthur Benjamin-1868

Roseland, La
April 4, 1890
Dear Arthur,
Your welcome letter of the 29th inst.  but postmarked the 1st inst. came to hand a few minutes since, brought in by George from the office.   I am pleased to hear of your arrival at home just in the nic of time to assist Winfred to look after Frank that he does not carry the whole farm away.  I am very sorry indeed that he & Minnie have made themselves so disagreeable before leaving.   Well, it will do them no good in the end.  How different Robbie & Mattie have acted.
You will take care of my interest I have no doubt, so I need not tell what to do.  Only try to save from hay , etc., to meet that Milwaukee interest on May 1st.
Olive is waiting to take this to the office and I must close for this time , with love to all.  Excuse the short epistle this time.
Father

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