use of this country as the first and an important battle ground between   
the Allies and the Germans, with the esultant destruction that has come to   
Italy in consequence.  
 
 
Your consideration and I hope your friendly approach to this matter along   
the lines which I have indicated in behalf of the organizations I have   
named will be very greatly appreciated.  
 
 
Sincerely yours,   
 
 
Myron C. Taylor
 
Personal Representative of the 
 
President of the United States
 
to His Holiness the Pope