Pascal Paoli (April 1725 - February 1807), general of the Corsican nation. Letter signed, Corte, 6 March 1757 to Francesco Antonio Colonna Anfriani, 1 ½ page in-folio 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 favour. The others were consistent and rejected 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 that they will complete his ruin. The people of Isolaccio and Ghisoni, who have received the most blows at Orezza, have shown themselves to be the most steadfast and have pushed 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 assign a large number of people to attack the fort with them, since the intention of the troublemaker is, from this place, to commit robberies and organise impromptu sorties, like 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 lightning because he is very skilful in retreats..." Frayed edges, tear on the second page with the address, slight lack of paper which does not affect the address.