WASHINGTON
April 6, 1940
My dear Mr. President:
 
    
 
 
 With reference to your memorandum of April l,1940 concerning publication  
of the Pope's letter, it has been decided after due consideration of all  
aspects not to publish the letter unless you should wish otherwise. Mr. Taylor  
has been so informed.
 
     
 
 
The original of the letter is returned herewith.
                            Faithfully yours,
 
 
 
Enclosure:
    From Pope Plus XII,
    March 16, 1940.
 
 
 
The President,
     The White House.
 
                                
 
 
 The Pope' s letter of March 16, 1940  
                                 which was handed to the President  
                                 by Sumner Welles is attached.