THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE  
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  
                  TO HIS HOLINESS THE POPE                  
 
                  Rome, November 9, 1944.                   
 
                    Dear Mr. President:                     
 
                                                            
 
 
The Brazilian Ambassador to the Holy See, M. Nabucco, has written me a   
note today expressing "heartiest congratulations on your brilliant   
reelection".  He indicated that he has had the privilege of being a friend   
of yours for many years and that he is very much pleased with your most   
recent popular success.  He desires me to convey to you "his very warm   
               regards and congratulations".                
 
                                                            
 
 
A similar note has been recieved from the Spanish Ambassador to the Holy   
See, Don Domingo de las Barcenas, who offers congratulations both upon   
your reelection and upon the "wonderful way it was carried by both sides   
and the whole country".  Ambassador delas Barcenas is a distinguished and   
         seasoned veteran in the diplomatic field.          
 
     With best regards, believe me, dear Mr. President,     
 
                      Sincerely yours,                      
 
                    /s/ Myron C. Taylor                     
 
                       The President                        
 
                      The White House                       
 
                        Washington.