Before revision: The expulsion of the British settlement in 1770 brought the two countries to the brink of war but a peace treaty granted by the Spanish crown allowed the British to return as colonial settlers from 1771 until 1776 was offered by Spain "to restore the port and fort called Egmont, with all the artillery and stores, according to the inventory" which was accepted by Britain.
After revision: The expulsion of the British settlement in 1770 brought the two countries to the brink of war but a peace treaty was offered by Spain "to restore the port and fort called Egmont, with all the artillery and stores, according to the inventory" which was accepted by Britain.