In the presidential election in 1898, with Campos Salles he was elected president, serving a term from 1898 to 1902, and Ana Gabriela became the first lady of Brazil, succeeding
Adelaide de Morais Barros.
Letter to Catita Alves Before the end of her husband's term, Ana Gabriella sent a letter to
Catita Alves, the eldest daughter of Rodrigues Alves (widower since 1891), Campos Salles' successor. She knew that Catita, her friend, would play the role of first lady for her father. Alves took care of household chores until 1904, when she married her father's cabinet officer, Cesário Pereira. She was then replaced by Marieta, her sister. Marieta's successor, in turn, was Guilhermina Penna, wife of Afonso Penna. ==Death==