July 1, 1943
 
 
 
My dear Mr. President:
 
     
 
 
I refer to Lieutenant Colonel Hammond's secret memorandum   
of June 30, 1943 enclosing a paraphrase of  
a telegram from Mr. Harriman at London concerning Mr.  
Myron Taylor's return to Vatican City.
 
     
 
 
I suggest that you reply that you agree with the  
Prime Minister's and Mr. Eden's views on the proposed  
trip and have decided not to send Mr. Taylor to Rome at  
this time. I am in agreement with the British reaction  
that Mr. Taylor's return to his post now would give rise  
to undesirable rumors and be generally misconstrued by  
the American public and our allies. While it would undoubtedly   
be desirable to have Mr. Taylor in Vatican City now, I feel   
that, in view of the circumstances set forth  
above, Mr. Tittmann can adequately cope with any problems
 
 
 
The President,
 
 
 
The White House.