My dear Mr. Taylor;
Reposing special faith and confidence in you I am asking you to procees 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 convey 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 to the Pope.  You will, of course, communicate to this Government any matters   
which may come to your attention 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