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Benavides got conflicting orders to remove Fort King George and Indian raids on Florida
Source: The Governorship of Spanish Florida #122
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Negotiations in both Europe and America thus began moving toward war. On June 6, 1723, Philip V once more ordered Benavides to demand the destruction of Fort King George and an end to English-sponsored Indian raids on Florida. Nicholson was to be given two months to comply with the ultimatum. If he failed to do so within the prescribed period, Benavides was to destroy the fort himself. [Note 78: Cedula, Seville, 6/6/1723] For some reason, however, the strong policy laid down by the king in June was mitigated by the Council of the Indies. Six months after the king’s strong cedula to Benavides, the Council recommended the use of diplomacy, not force, to resolve the controversy. [Note 79: Consejo 12/13/1723] Both the cedula and the Council’s more moderate recommendation reached Florida at the same time, presenting Benavides with two alternatives. (Tepaske GSF)
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