Answer: Research the topics to the best of your ability, write a few sentences on said person, and add the date.
Ex: Jean Ribault
August 11, 1565
Our voyage to discover what lies out of France will be soon, and my people are already preparing the ship. In just a few days time we will be searching for what no other person has here: other colonies. I hope this journey provides what we need and I pray we will be safe.
- Jean Ribault
Explanation: Do something like what I just wrote. I hope that helps