July 7, 1943
 
 
 
AMERICAN EMBASSY
 
 
 
LONDON
 
 
 
PERSONAL AND SECRET FOR HARRIMAN
 
 
 
I have given careful consideration to Eden's and  
the Prime Minister's suggestions as outlined in your  
5135, June 29, relative to the proposed trip of Myron.  
I agree with the British reaction that Myron's return to  
his post now would give rise to undesirable rumors and  
might generally be misconstrued by the American public  
and our Allies. Furthermore, although I am certain  
that it would be very helpful If Myron were there at  
this time, I feel, under the circumstances, that Tittmann,  
our Charge at the Vatican, can adequately handle any  
problems which may arise. For the above reasons, I  
concur that Myron should not go to Rome for the time  
being.
 
 
 
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT