Don Antonio was a respected scientist in Europe. He was a small, think man with a nervous temperament. He did not have an impressive appearance. He was a scholar, not a politician. Don Antonio arrived with only two companies of soldiers totaling about 90 men. The French were confident of their plans if this was supposed to represent the great power of Spain. Ulloa's governorship was filled with mistakes. He showed little respect for the Supreme Council and insulted the French soldiers. They refused to enlist in the Spanish service. He refused to attend the social functions which the people of the colony planned for him. When I arrived from Peru as Don Antonio Ulloa's bride-to-be, he met me in Balize and had our wedding ceremony performed by his private chaplain. This made the colonists very angry. They refused to accept me into their society. I had done them nothing, and yet I was punished for my husband's actions. As a result, I spent most of my time at home and in our private chapel in prayer for the people of Louisiana. My dreams of being the wife of a respected governor were forgotten. I hope your governor will treat you better than my husband treated the colonists. I believe Don Antonio should have stayed in Europe and studied in his laboratory. I hope the people of Louisiana can find it in their hearts to forgive him. Retold by Oreal V., 4th Grade

M arried to a Spanish governor A pproached people shyly R ich in personality and money Q uiet lady U naccepted by people of New Orleans E legantly dressed for all occasions S tayed in home away from crowds A bundant courage in face of hate Created by Oreal V. D isliked because of her background A idant (helpful) to others B rave towards those who hated her R eally lonely most of the time A lways attended mass D on Antonio de Ulloa was my husband O ften seen in prayer or adoration