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THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO HIS HOLINESS THE POPE Rome, Italy, May 16, 1945. ) PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIA Dear Mr. President: There has just come to my hand a statement about a policy concerning German reconstruction, with special reference to Bavaria, Austria and adjacent territories, which - due to its source - seems to me should be placed in your personal hands for such consideration as you may care to give to it. In this connection I sent to President Roosevelt, on December 22, 1944 a long document in German from the same source which purported to be a complete survey of the German situation, its future considered, to which I assume you have had or will have access. I trust this document may prove to be of service in a consideration of those great problems which now confront you and the world. With assurances of continued regard, believe me Sincerely yours, the Myron C. Taylor Enclosures: Document in German; Translation thereof. Copy of letter dated December 22, 1944. The President The White House Washington.