The Under Secretary of State                
 
                         Washington                         
 
                     September 4, 1942                      
 
                   My Dear Mr. President:                   
 
                                                            
 
 
Myron Taylor has handed me the attached draft which is the work of Archbishop Mooney,   
Bishop Hurley of Florida, and Monsignor Ready.  He proposes to use it as the basis of his   
conversation with the Pope upon his arrival at the Vatican.  He has asked me to send  you   
      this copy of the document for your information.       
 
                         Believe me                         
 
                      Faithfully yours                      
 
                      {Sumner Welles}                       
 
                         Enclosure.                         
 
                       The President                        
 
                      THe White House.