DEPARTMENT OF STATE 
 
      WASHINGTON
 
      May 17, 1938.
 
      
 
 
My dear Mr. President:
 
      Mr. Kennedy has sent us in a strictly confidential despatch from 
      London, copy of a memorandum he had received from Cardinal Pacelli 
      on the relations of the Vatican with various countries.
 
      
 
 
Faithfully yours,
 
      Sumner Welles
 
      Under Secretary
 
      
 
 
Enclosure:
 
      As stated above
 
      The President,
 
      The White House.