...French government, dated 20th of January, 1768. " I command," says Aubry, " for the King of France, at the same time I govern the colony as if it belonged...relation to the police and commerce of the country, which takes the people by surprise, considering that they are not used to such novelties. The Spanish flag...

...French government, dated 20th of January, 1768. " I command," says Aubry, " for the King of France, at the same time I govern the colony as if it belonged...relation to the police and commerce of the country, which takes the people by surprise, considering that they are not used to such novelties. The Spanish flag...

...which it is absolutely impossible that Ulloa should take possession of the colony. In the meantime, the affairs are conducted as much as possible as if...same' time, I govern the colony as if it belonged to foe king', of Spain. A French commander is gradually moulding 1 Frenchmen to Spanish domination. The...

...a condition of despair." In a previous letter Aubry had declared that his position was anomalous. " I command for the King of France, and at the same...the colony as if it belonged to the King of Spain. The Governor constantly begs me to issue regulations touching the police and the commerce of the colony...

...dictated by Ulloa, according to instructions received from Spain. As Aubry wrote to his government: "I command for the King of France, and at the same time I govern the colony as if it belonged to Spain I" The Superior Council was composed of no insignificant men, as then- names and titles show:...

...in the name of the Spanish King. "My position is most extraordinary," Aubry wrote in January 1768. "I command for the King of France and at the same...govern the Colony as if it belonged to the King of Spain."1 Ulloa did his best with limited resources. He built new posts and settlements along the Mississippi...