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I am working on some German sources in order to assess Smith´s early 
reception in Germany. I came through a quote from vom Stein, who was first 
minister in Prussia in 1807. There is a quote where he, like List later, 
advocated protectionism, under the idea that first countries needed to 
develop, and only then, they could follow laissez faire policies. The quote 
comes from Pertz, G.H., "Das Leben des Ministers Freiherrn vom Stein" 
(Berlin, 1850, vol. ii, pp. 461-2). If somebody has access to that source, 
I would really appreciate if she or he can tell me the circumstances of 
that quote, i.e., was a letter or a reference, and when was it said or 
written. 
 
I am especially interested in those who advocated this theme in late 
eighteenth century and early nineteenth century. As the German states were 
much behind Britain, in terms of economic development, I have been also 
working out the thesis that there was an anti-British feeling, and of 
course, Smith as the father of classical political economy (e.g. Smithsche 
Schule), became the object of much criticism (except Gottingen). If someone 
has further suggestions, I would also be very grateful. 
 
Many thanks 
Leon Montes 
 
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