Edict, dass die Juden sich alles Wollkaufs enthalten, die Christen Wollhaendler aber darzu jedesmahl Concessionen suchen: auch den Pass zur Ausfuehrung der auslaendischen Wolle mit einem Ende beschweren sollen.

(GERMANY).

Gotthardt Schlechtigers Wittwe

Berlin

1727

Royal edict issued by King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, regulating the wool trade. Jews were no longer permitted to trade or buy wool and any prior concessions were null and void. Stocks of wool that Jews still had in their possession had to be sold by the end of the month. Friedrich Wilhelm I (1688-1740) fostered rigid economic control with the goal of increasing the overall efficiency of the state and especially his army. This regulation was intended to keep prices low for goods that were used for military purposes (wool for uniforms, etc.) Friedrich Wilhelm I harbored strong religious prejudices against Jews and generally treated them quite harshly, especially by restricting their means of access to professions and ways to make a living.