DEPARTMENT OF STATE                     
 
                                                            
 
                         Washington                         
 
                                                            
 
                           LONDON                           
 
                                                            
 
                      September 8 1942                      
 
                                                            
 
               MEMORANDUM FOR MYRON C. TAYLOR               
 
                                                            
 
 
 While in London, it is suggested that you take occasion to discuss with   
the British Foreign Office the British Government's attitude towards the   
Vatican. Among other things you may wish to ascertain what the reaction of   
the Foreign Office has been to the recent rumors that the Vatican will be   
used by the Axis in the near future to support, peace proposals. Do the   
British believe that the Pope would lend himself to a maneuver of this   
                         character?                         
 
                                                            
 
 
Since you go to London after Rome, you may, of course give the British   
the benefit of your opinions in the light of your recent, visit to the   
                         Holy See.                          
 
                                                            
 
                             C.H.