Reposing special faith and confidence in you I am asking you to proceed at your early convenience   
to Italy, there to act as my personal representative to His Holiness Pope Pius XII.  My purpose  
in entrusting you with this mission was set forth in my letter of December 23, 1939 to the Pope,  
a copy which is enclosed.  I am also asking you personally to convay a further communication to   
His Holiness.
 
 
 
I may from time to time request you to serve as the channel of communication for any views   
I may wish to exchange with the Pope. You will, of course, communicate to this Government   
any matters which may come to your attenion in the performance of your mission which  
you may feel will serve the best interest of the United States.
 
 
 
With all best wishes for the success of your mission, I am,
Very sincerely yours,
 
 
 
Enclosure:
As Stated.
 
 
 
The Honorable
 Myron C. Taylor
  71 Broadway,
   New York, New York
 
 
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