In being elected for a third term to the Presidency of the United   
States of America, at a time of such grave moment for the life of nations,   
Your Excellency has received from your country a singular proof of confi-  
dence.
 
    
 
 
 The Personal relations had with Your Excellency on the occasion of Our   
visit to the United States, when We were Cardinal Secretary of State to the  
late lamented Supreme Pontiff, and the gracious reception you extended to   
Us, put Us in the way to appreciate your generous spirit; and today, while   
We offer you congratulations, We pray Almighty God to guide your mind and   
heart in the noble and arduous task