THE WHITE HOUSE
 WASHINGTON
   not sent- see: attached letter
   to Taylor of Feb-4-194?
   which was sent (handwritten)
 
 
 
My dear Mr. Taylor:
 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 of 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 with 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.