Rome, January 17, 1945.                   
 
                    Dear Mr. President:                     
 
                                                            
 
 
I take pleasure in transmitting herewith copy and translation of a   
letter dated January 17, 1945 which I have just recieved from the   
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, DeGasperi, which indicates   
satisfaction with relief activities which we have conducted in the   
             name of American Relief for Italy.             
 
                      Sincerely yours,                      
 
                    /s/ Myron C. Taylor                     
 
                         Enclosure:                         
 
                   From Foreign Minister                    
 
                DeGasperi, January 17, 1945                 
 
                       The President,                       
 
                      The White House,                      
 
                        Washington.