Correspondence from John Campbell to Bernardo de Gálvez.
Humanity dictating as far as possible the preservation of innocent individuals from the cruelties and devastations of war, and it being evident that the garrison of Pensacola cannot defend without the total destruction of the City, and therefore the ruin of a great number of its inhabitants; and desiring also to preserve the city and garrison for the victor, to which I must acquiesce in the hope that the palm of victory will fall upon the troops that I have the honor to command, I have abandoned the garrison of Pensacola; but knowing that the conservation of the city and its buildings depends of your Excellency and myself, or (in other words) that at the present moment it is within the power of both of us to destroy them or no, I propose to your Excellency, that the mentioned City and buildings be preserved entirely without malicious harm by both parties during the siege. Headquarters, Pensacola, March 21, 1781.
–“Diary of the Operations against Pensacola,”
Bernardo de Gálvez
Which are reasons Campbell gives for wanting to limit damage during the siege? Check all that apply.
to protect innocent lives
to preserve the city of Pensacola
to help bring a peaceful end to the siege
to protect the fort for the winner to claim
to reward Spain for its previous restraint