Name/Title
The Benson Guest House [Cover]Description
Cover addressed to “Mifs Annie L. Benson / Uvalde / Texas." Postmarked "LULING / APR 28 / 1885 / TEX."Context
Maryland native William Benson came to Texas after graduating from college as a civil engineer. After settling in Brazoria County he became a teacher. During the Civil War, he commanded a cavalry regiment as one of the youngest captains in the Confederacy. Benson later came to Uvalde, where he again taught school. He and his wife, Felicia (Yeiser), completed their home about 1881, with this cover being addressed to their daughter just four years later. The Benson House still stands as a guest house and Captain Benson has a historical marker at this site.