Pascal Paoli (April 1725 - February 1807), general of the Co - Lot 327

Pascal Paoli (April 1725 - February 1807), general of the Corsican nation. Letter signed, Corte, March 6, 1757 to Francesco Antonio Colonna Anfriani, 1 ½ in-folio pages in Italian, address on back and trace of red wax seal. Important letter about the struggle between Pascal Paoli and Matra. "Matra had sought, and perhaps still seeks, to gather supporters in this province. I flatter myself to oblige him within 15 days to leave the kingdom since, as you must know, among the pievi of Rogna, Castello, Cursa and Covasima, only two villages have declared themselves in his favor. The others were steadfast in rejecting him. These same two villages, Vezzani and Antisanti, through the intermediary of the prinipali of Ghisoni, are intriguing to obtain their pardon, and I hope they will complete his ruin. The populations of Isolaccio and Ghisoni, who received the most blows at Orezza, have shown themselves to be the most steadfast, and have urged the rest of this jurisdiction to submit a request that a leader be sent to them, to direct them during these troubles. This morning, I did indeed send them Mr Angelo Matteo Alberti, who will assolder a large number of people to attack the fort with them, as the troublemaker's intention is, from this place, to commit robberies and organize impromptu sorties, such as the one he made the other night when he took the old piévan of Moita into his bed, burnt down his house, and then withdrew like a bolt of lightning, as he is very adept at retreating..." Frayed edges, tear on second leaf with address, slight lack of paper which does not affect the address.