Although no copy of the treaty survived, it likely allowed for the establishment of Fort Nassau near Mouri.

The story goes that the king of Asebu sent two envoys by the names of Carvalho and Marinho to the Dutch Republic to confirm the treaty.

[1] The fact that both men had Portuguese names suggests that they were local Christian Luso-Africans.

[3] The conclusion of this treaty should be seen in the light of the Twelve Years' Truce (1609-1621) between Portugal-Spain and the Dutch Republic.

Under the terms of the treaty, the Dutch were forbidden to trade in areas occupied by either Spain or Portugal.