A proclamation concerning the Eyalet of EgyptThe Eyalet of Egypt is a free and independent state under the guidance of Reşid Mehmed Pasha, the official status of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is one of support to these people who fight against the Turk. This announcement is an official recognition of the Eyalet of Egypt as the ruler of the Nile delta and all claimed territories. The Kingdom of the Netherlands encourages that the Ottoman Turk ceases all hostilities with the Eyalet of Egypt. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will begin to officially trade with the Eyalet of Egypt, and if any Dutch ships were to be attacked by the fleet of the Turk that action shall be taken as an act of war, and shall be responded to with such force.
- King William II of the Netherlands Prince of Orange
Treaty of Amsterdam
Section I:
1. The trade restrictions and tariffs on goods traveling to and from the Eyalet of Egypt and Kingdom of the Netherlands are lifted
2. The Kingdom of the Netherlands shall provide the Eyalet of Egypt with 100,000 gilders to be repaid in 20 years' time.
x King William II of the Netherlands