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Administration of Mazariegos--His Disastrous Voyage--Rebuilding of Havana--Manners and Morals of a Soldier of Fortune--Defense of Havana by a Military Governor--Improvement of the Fortifications--Rebuilding La Fuerza--The Founding of Morro Castle--Complications in Florida--Osorio Appointed Governor--His Care for the Defenses of the Island--The Campaigns of Pedro Menendez--Conflict Between Osorio and Menendez--Attempts at Mutiny--Disagreement over Fortifications--Illegitimate Trade at Santiago--Menendez Appointed Governor--A Succession of Lieutenants--Charting the Bahama Channel--Codifying Municipal Ordinances.