Memel often sought city rights, but was opposed by Heydekrug (ilut) (which was a gathering place for peasants from nearby Samogitia and Curonian and Prussian fishermen from Rusn, Karkl ) and Tilsit in 1721 and 1725.
Heydekrug often sought city rights, but was opposed by Memel and Tilsit in 1721 and 1725. 
