Reading 1770-5

TEXT OF READING 1770-5 F 51

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Date: 2/20/1941 Sex: F Age: 51 ReadingID: 8027

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1770], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.]

Time of Reading 10:35 to 10:50 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. …, Calif.

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them.

2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1770].

3. Now as we find, in many respects there are very good conditions; yet more energies and vitality are being used than are being created in the body.

4. Thus we find a lacking in the glandular forces of the body again, and that there are the needs for what might be called a “booster” for this activity.

5. Also we find there are the needs for stimulating better drainages from the system to the activities of the alimentary canal; as well as a stimulating to the superficial circulation.

6. These should bring a great deal of improvement and make for much better conditions. Without these, there are strains being put on the general blood system. This in turn works against the central nervous system.

7. Hence the tiredness, and at times not exactly a headache but a heaviness through portions of the body and a feeling of being not wholly lonesome but a desire for changes.

8. These are the reflex conditions through the body.

9. At least once each day, then, we would add to the body the vital forces as compounded in ADIRON. This as it is prepared is that as would be best assimilated and active with the system. Keep this up for at least six weeks.

10. About once every ten days, for at least two, three or four periods, we would have the general cabinet sweat and massages. Let there be at least twenty to thirty minutes of good sweating, then the regular shower or bath, followed by a THOROUGH massage - not so much adjustments but massage; followed with an equal combination of Peanut Oil and Olive Oil rubbed into the skin - and then the alcohol, to be sure. With these there would be used the sun AND the general atmospheric reactions, you see, for the stimulating of a better superficial activity.

11. Take precautions as to a little better eliminations. We would take a teaspoonful of ENO SALTS before the meals for two to three days in succession. This should be sufficient.

12. Do these; and as we find we will bring the better conditions for this body.

13. Ready for questions.

14. (Q) What is the condition of the glandular system? (A) As indicated, this has been slowed up by the incoordination between the eliminating systems.

15. (Q) Should glasses be worn, or eyes tested again? (A) As we find, these had better be tested after the applications have been made as suggested here. But for close work or reading, use the glasses.

16. (Q) Is there any preventative for the receding of the gums?* (A) The bettered conditions as to the circulation will improve the gums, but there are the influences of pyorrhea - not serious as yet, though might become so.

We would massage the gums with Ipsab every day for at least five to six days at a time - that is, at first; then do this every three to four days apart. Take at least three to five minutes to massage the gums with this, with either the finger or a tuft of cotton; rinsing the mouth afterward with a little of the Ipsab and then with clear water.

17. (Q) What is cause of ridges or markings on fingernails? (A) The glandular disturbance as related to the thyroids. But the stimulations or the “boosters” for the general system (the ADIRON), and the better eliminations established, should be sufficient in the present.

18. (Q) What causes excessive dryness or peeling of skin on bottoms of feet?

• [12/20/63 Mrs. [1770] reported that the receding stopped after following the treatment and she had kept her gums in good condition throughout the years by using the Ipsab - still has her teeth.]

(A) Poor circulation. Hence the needs for the massage and oil rubs, which should include the limbs - of course - and especially the feet, with adjustments in the muscular forces and bursa of the feet.

19. (Q) Is body receiving sufficient supply of chemicals needed? Calcium and phosphorus? Iron? (A) As indicated, these are to be added in the right proportions for the body in the Adiron, for the present.

Exercises are good for the body, of course, and being in the open as much as practical is also well; but do these others as indicated.

20. We are through with this reading.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

(2/20/41 GD’s notes: See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Physiotherapist. Let us have the name of the one you choose, so we can put his name on the mailing list.

See folder [which was enclosed] regarding Ipsab.)

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 2/22/41 EC’s letter to Mrs. [1770]:

Va. Beach, Va.

Dear [1770]:

Hope you have found your information interesting and to the point at giving you real help. Seems the Adiron will be necessary, so am sending two small packages, also a bottle of Ipsab, this is one of the best things for gums have ever seen, and am sure will give you real help there. Mr. Sugrue hasn’t one of his books [SUCH IS THE KINGDOM, by Thomas Sugrue] here just now, but will have more of them soon - will have him autograph it and will then send to you, with my complements.

The Adiron and Ipsab are 1.00 each bottle. Hope you get the alright. We had a most pleasant weekend - [2072] and [1861] came down Saturday afternoon were here that evening, went to S.S. with me and spent the entire day here Sunday after S.S. Quite a number of others came in, some of them brought a Violin and [1861] played for them, but was busy with a reading for someone who came in for same so didn’t hear him as they took the Violin away when they left - but he is to play for us at the Congress this year and am sure it will be good - will give us one of his concerts. They are very very nice like them both very much.

Gertrude is still on the improve am glad to say - know it must be pretty out there, do hope some day to have a visit out that way - just hope am not too old to really enjoy it

• but believe they say one is only as old as they feel - if so am very young as yet.

Has been very nice here for last few days, clear but quite cold for me, would be pretty now but see so much evidence of war round here. Hard to think straight when both boys will in a few months have to be going also. See out here now about 50 or more cars (train) of soldiers coming to the camps here.

Hope you are soon feeling much better - let us hear from you. Love to you both from all here.

Ever the same [signed] Edgar Cayce

R2. 3/3/41 Mrs. [1770]‘s letter to EC:

California

My dear Edgar Cayce:-

These have been busy days as my cousin Mrs. [1816], from …, Mass. surprised us - on Thursday last - around 5 P.M.

She and a friend drove across country, leaving … on Feb. 17-. I expected her to drive directly to Los Angeles - that is she expected to also. I had been sending her messages - via telepathy - to come via Palm Springs - and she got them

• but surprised me nevertheless!

This resort is crowded, but our friends made room for them, and we’ve been having our breakfasts & dinners together - at Mrs. Roberts. So - I’ve not been in our own quarters very much. You’ve been much on my mind - and I feel as tho you have been neglected. The Adiron & Ipsab arrived today - and I shall use them immediately. I’ve had two massages, and do I love them! I know that I will respond quickly - as the Adiron did me so much good before.

Have an appointment - & must hurry along - more later.

Friday March 7th -

It’s all quiet again on the desert front - cousin [1816] left yesterday, and it was such a perfect cloudless day I filled my car with nature lovers, and we drove as far as Riverside with her! (about 50 miles) The three mountain ranges were blanketed with snow - and they were a heavenly sight! and at their feet fields of blue & purple or lavender lupines waving in the breeze. We got out of the car every now and then - to take in the beauties ON all sides.

R3. 3/10/41 EC’s letter to Mrs. [1770]:

My Dear [1770]:

Thanks for yours of the 3rd - certainly very lovely of you to take time out to write, when know you are so busy but assure you there is no one that appreciates it more than I am sure you were glad to have your cousin come in for a visit - what sort of a trip did they have driving through at this time of year they must have gone the southern route. Did they?

Hear a broadcast from Palm Springs now and then, believe Jack Benny broadcast from there last night, sounds as if the country might be full of folks from some of the things they said. Must be a very lovely place. Certainly appreciated [1771]‘s letter some days ago, and the maps, they are fine - look them over every now and then and just imagine see you all going here and there, makes it almost like taking a personal conducted tour, only would like to feast these tired eyes on some of the beauty you speak of, must be wonderful - and you are most fortunate to have the opportunity to see it all.

Hope you will soon be feeling your normal good self, have been taking the adiron myself think it has given me a good bit of pep and feeling pretty good, have started a series of talks in Norfolk each week had meeting last week and have another tonight, very fine attendance hope we do some good.

What a joy it must be to give others so much pleasure in trips like you are having, and to enjoy it yourself. His Blessings be with you.

Have heard some one else speak of the “There shall be no night” must be quite lovely, we have few such things here about, have to go to N.Y. to see anything like that, hope may see them in that however.

Today - for the first time in many days we have a spring like day bright and sunny - there are signs everywhere of an awakening - the pussy-willow at my back window is ready to burst forth, that with the water near make a very pretty picture, for these drab places, compared to the beauty of the desert and mountains. But all by comparison I guess, very pretty here and to feel you are trying to help, gives a inner feeling of Peace.

Thanks for the enclosure - will send the Book in next day or so have it here - but have asked Mr. Sugrue to Autograph it - will possibly make it a bit more personal, hope you get as much joy from reading the book as it gives me to send it to you.

The boys will enter training in May and June - have no idea just where they will be sent. The younger Edgar Evans Cayce] will possibly go in the Engineers and H. L. [Cayce] will try for the Psychological test place they are asking for men in that particular branch - don’t know just what it is, but they seem to have all too few, from the data he has had on such - when they considered giving him time for the expansion programme here, they considered him as a desirable one in that line of work.

I have a cousin who lives at Riverside Cal - U. L. Clardy his address is 9010 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Cal. Haven’t seen him in years and years hear just now and then. He is older than I. If have chance would be glad if you would look him up.

Hope you and [1771] had a lovely time under the stars - am sure you did. Gertrude goes to Ky. Wed., for eye treatments. Thanks again, and love

R4. 3/26/41 Mrs. [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Palm Springs, Calif.

My dear Edgar Cayce:- How I wish that I might transport some of this HOT heavenly sunshine to my friends in the east. We are basking in it and getting a healthy suntan.

Firstly - many thanks for the book - of Mr. Sugrue’s, “Such is the Kingdom” - it arrived in time for my birthday - and I’m looking forward to reading it. Thus far - we have had little time for reading - for we have so much correspondence

• I feel guilty - when I take time out. The days are so lovely, and appreciated so much more after the cloudy rainy weather of January & February. We are taking numerous trips into hidden canyons and enjoying the thrill of seeing the desert flowers. Barrel cactus have a crown of cup shaped flowers - chartreuse in color, while the beaver tail - or prickly pear delight us with their brilliant magenta blossoms. The bright yellow of the eucelia bushes on the mountain crags - are more beautiful this year than ever before. Aren’t we fortunate? Monday - while walking to Murray Canyon - I spied a wild larkspur. The mallow is bursting into bloom - lovely shades of apricot & white its sometimes called wild hollyhock.

On my birthday - our friends here planned a lovely outing. We really drove AROUND San Jacinto mountain - seeing it from all sides. From P.S. we drove thru the pass to Banning & Beaumont - where the almond orchards were in full bloom - & where fields of yucca thrilled us with their ivory bells.

On - over the old Jack Rabbit trail - to the Hemet Valley

• where the meadows were yellow with mustard in bloom & lavender with thousands of lupine. On to the little town of San Jacinto, where we lunched at a famous old Inn - “Hotel Vasburg’s”, then on thru Hemet & on to the Palms to Pine Highway - which is a splendid road over the Santa Rosa Mts. Elevation about 5,000 ft. Grasses there still brown & we saw many deer grazing under the tall, stately pines. As we descended towards the desert, we saw slopes - where the strange Ocittila were in bloom - & the desert floor was yellow with desert gold & pink, with Verbena. What a day to remember!

We shall have to tear ourselves away from this spot - in another week - or ten days. My cousin Mrs. [1816] - is still in Los Angeles - and we will meet there - before she returns to the east. She came via the southern route - and found all roads in perfect condition.

I’m surprised and feel very hopeful - to hear of the Psychological Branch - and hope that Hugh Lynn - can do his bit - in that branch of the service.

I haven’t looked up your cousin in Riverside - my friends, Dr. & Mrs. Hanoga live there during July & August - & they know the address of your cousin - & I’ll call there some one of these days. Riverside is about 50 miles from P.S.

I’m going to have my eyes tested there very shortly. The Adiron is certainly a tonic to my system - I feel the results already.

I try to visualize your new office - from the snaps which you sent to us - and I’m familiar with the view of your private pond. When it’s 12:30 here - my thoughts flash to you - there - for it’s then 3:30 P.M. and I send out a prayer for you, and the seeking soul - sometimes I’m a wee bit late, but I feel it must help - just the same.

Your new writing paper is very artistic - but the Arctic Circle - is a bit misleading.

Best wishes to you & Gertrude and you family - and my sincerest thanks again for your thought of me. I’ll be reading it soon. Thank Mr. Sugrue for autographing it.

Just what day in MARCH was your Birthday??

Love to you all - from us both. [1770]

R5. 3/29/41 EC’s letter to Mrs. [1770]:

Dear [1770]:

Very helpful to have your good letters. Wonder if you realize how much beauty and joy you can bring to others with your good letters, if you do, am sure it is never a great burden to you to write them tho do wonder how you ever find time to write. You live such an interesting life, and certainly are most fortunate, as well as those about you.

Would be nice could we have a bit of the heat in your wonderful climate. Isn’t so bad, but has been such a disagreeable March, not cold - yet too cold to get outside much, and many very disagreeable days with rain.

Just hope you get as much pleasure out of reading the book as it was in sending it to you. I like it very much - may be that it is because we like Tom so much. Your description of the country there about is lovely. Some agency should have you write their descriptive folders for prospective visitors

• you could certainly cause many to go when it was possible am sure.

The colors about there must be lovely - when I see our struggling little plants round here, and then read of the beauty there, certainly do wonder why the information has never sent me to California.

Will you be going on North when you once leave there - hope you write me the descriptions along the way - some where, follow you on the maps that [1771] so kindly sent me - give her my love please.

H. L. doesn’t know just yet - is making inquiries along the line suggested but doesn’t wish to get in too big a hurry as he doesn’t wish to go until after the Congress this year if he can help - only am afraid we will be at war before he goes even.

Will be very nice if you do have the chance to look up my Cousin - while I used to go to school to him - haven’t seen him in more than 40 years.

Glad you are feeling better - the information says Adiron is one of the best tonics on the market - best balanced for real help.

Hope to have the chance to get some better snaps of the offices soon - possibly light is better these days than when tried before. They certainly are a convenience - and looks like work round here these days - H. L. is trying to get some of the work straightened out, will hear some five or six typewriters going round here ever day most now - as well as one or two working on the cards and indexes.

Quite a nice couple [Mr. [1662] and Mrs. [1661]] from Philadelphia have spent the last three days with us - a Quaker - who is very much interested in Spiritual Healing - each have had readings some time ago, came this time to see what was doing with the research part of the work - is very much interested.

Thank you - help - my you help a lot more than you realize - and do thank you. Gertrude is in Ky. now, been there nearly two weeks - taking treatments from a specialist for her eyes

• says she is some better - but vision in right eye no better
• guess she will be home in another week or two. My birthday was the 18th - and what a party they gave me here.

Thanks again for everything, much love to each of you

[signed] Edgar Cayce

R6. 4/1/41 Mrs. [1770]‘s ltr. to EC:

Palm Springs, California Box 818

My dear Edgar Cayce:-

I feel so remiss in not sending in - any contribution to the the Expansion Program & in my travelings - the little booklet got tucked away - & forgotten.

Margurite Ross - sent me a signed reminder [3/15/41 Letter - See under 1757-1 Reports.] - and I made a systematic search for the little booklet.

Intended to have this letter at your door on April 1st - but the sudden death of our dear friend Dr. Kanaga - has kept me from doing so.

We were with him on Sunday - and on Monday morning he was gone. Heart attack - a blessing for him but his wife and friends - are heartbroken. They are both the sweetest souls

• and its been a privilege to be with them, these last few months.

His - was a rare soul - and he was a shining example of unselfishness and service to others. They have no telephone & his wife doesn’t drive their car - so - I’ve been standing by - and [1771] has been a tower of strength to Charlotte.

We were leaving Palm Springs today - but have changed our plans. Our time is our own, & if we can be of service - we are happy.

Enclosed please find my first donation - I’m ashamed really, to be such a delinquent.

Oh! If I could only open the eyes of the sick folks here - to your great work - but they are seemingly blind.

Much love to you all. [1770]

Wednesday - we left Palm Springs - at 9:15 A.M. - and drove to Los Angeles. Five of us were in the party. What a treat was ours! We saw the Alfred Lunts’ in “There Shall Be No Night” - a play by Robert Sherwood.

Wonderfully acted - and so worth while. I wish every thinking person could see it, or read the play.

At last we are having the cloudless sunny days - which rightfully belongs to the desert. Soon the desert verbenas & prim roses, desert gold - and oncilias will be in bloom - that’s what we are waiting for.

I’m enclosing money order - covering the check reading & medicines - Thank you so very much for attending to them. Thank you too - for the promise of Mr. Sugrue’s book - I shall be looking forward to it.

The idea of your sons, entering the army - seems just too awful. […] - young Mr. […] - whom you met the last time [1771] & I called upon you - is in Fort S. Meade, Maryland.

Let us know if Hugh Lynn - or your younger son - is sent there - as […] would look them up.

His name is Walter Chambers Crawley [Walter Chambers Crawley, nicknamed “Jinx”] & he is in the Infantry.

We are expecting two friends from Los Angeles later on in the day - They will have our beds - & if [1771] & I are looking forward to sleeping out of doors to night - on a friends’ sun deck.

There is a lovely moon - a little over half full - and we are looking forward to sleeping out under the stars.

Give our love to Gertrude and Gladys - I’m glad they are both well.

Thank you again for your help.

Love to you and yours from us both.

Sincerely. [1770]

R7. 4/4/41 EC’s letter to Mrs. [1770]:

My Dear [1770];-

Thanks so much for yours of the 1st - very lovely of you, and there has been quite a nice reply from Mrs Poss’ efforts. Certainly was surprise to me - she taking the trouble to do this for me.

Sorry indeed to hear of your friend’s death - the family are most fortunate to have you and [1771] near, but you both are Angels of Mercy oft times am sure, and it makes life all the more of interest - and much more worthwhile for all concerned.

The younger boy Edgar Evans Cayce] had his call to camp today - has to leave Sat. - tomorrow week, and his Mother in Ky. My Oh My - will have to call her tonight am sure. She would never forgive me if didn’t - she like to have had a fit that she was away while he had the measles.

Thanks again for your kindly thought for us - am sure you will rejoice with us when you see the place - hope that isn’t too far off.

With love [signed] Edgar Cayce

R8. 5/19/41 [1770]‘s and [1771]‘s letter to EC:

… Ave. Seattle, Washington

My dear Edgar Cayce:-

At last - we are settled in a home of our own again. We have taken a furnished house, quite close to my friends the Roberts - and I believe we are “done rovin”, for a few months at least.

Our trip up the Oregon coast was so beautiful - and [1771] thrilled to the majestic, age old, giant red wood trees. It’s a hair pin - winding road - and my arms were tired - after driving three hundred & eighty miles of it - but the blue of the ocean - the white spray - the brilliant yellow broome & the heavenly pink shaded Rhodendrons - made me forget my aches & pains. Fields of iris or fleur de lis were new to us - and we saw a whole field of white lilies - whether they were growing wild or not we never will know.

Seattle is a riot of beauty - Rhododendrons roses - iris - flowers of all descriptions, in great profusion, all blooming just as we arrive!! The huge madrous trees are in blossom - as well as the lovely, “Hawthorns”, & Seattle has many of them along their streets. We have a lovely garden & a beautiful view of Lake Washington & the snow capped Cascade mountains beyond. We really ought to enjoy our new home.

[1771] is seeking a position - is interviewing quite a few firms - while I plan to contact the Red Cross, keep house, practice & keep up my correspondence.

I’m enclosing $5.00 - for the Expansion Programme Fund. Presume you are busy with plans for the June convention.

Has Hugh Lynn been called into active training as yet?

Oh! dear - it’s taking all our faith to realize that this turmoil & chaos - is part of a well laid plan.

Our love to you and Gertrude.

Sincerely, [1770] & [1771]

R9. 5/24/41 EC’s letter to [1770]:

My Dear [1770]:

Glad to have your of the 19th - from your cards think must have followered you most of the way up the coast. It must have been a lovely trip am sure you enjoyed it, but are glad to be settled again for the time being - must have been extremely hard driving some of the way at least. Glad you made it with out any trouble, but you don’t look for trouble do you - and it doesn’t come about.

We spent the last week in April and 1st week in May round N.Y. at Scarsdale. Drove about a bit and the country there was beautiful. Know it doesn’t compare to the western beauty, but much of it was new to Gertrude and Miss Gladys and I enjoyed it very much. Kept thinking of what it must be like where you all were, the rhododendrons were just in bloom, and so many of the homes through there have so many of them they were lovely - and Lily of the valley - never saw such lovely beds of them, all in all had a very nice trip - saw one of your friends - she spoke quite lovely of you, Miss [1999].

Have heard a bit of the beauty of Seattle - years ago a preacher friend of mine went there to live. More recently some friends we knew in Miami Fla. went there to live and have just recently moved to Hollywood Cal.

Must be lovely tho with the snow capped mountains for background. Hope [1771] finds just what she wishes - and am sure you will find plenty to do thanks for the contribution - everything is taking shape now and hope to have it ready for the Congress - sure wish had you and [1771] here for that - would be so nice - [1861] is to play for us several times this year. The town has appointed H. L. [Cayce] recreation director for the city and the camps about here - that may keep him here as it is in defense work and he is near the border line in age anyway hope it does - for our sake as well as for [Tom] Sugrue who is still with us - and is writing the book - he is doing very well looks better and is able to work rather regularly - hasn’t the use of his lower limbs as yet - but much better use than has had. The other boy Edgar Evans is in Camp Meade, Md. doing very well - but not so crazy about army life. Has been home twice since has been away, for day only each time.

Yes - the turmoil in the world makes one wonder, and we are so short sighted we can’t see very far, know it is for the best - but how - one wonders.

All are pretty well here keep busy with improvements about the place and the work goes on, believe we are doing a bit of good here and there.

All send love to each of you, sure do miss you from this part of the country - be glad when its time for you to come back.

With love to you and [1771], Edgar Cayce

R10. 10/21/41 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Edgar:-

How the time has flown - since your letter of a MONTH ago!! It’s disgraceful I know - but you know too - that you have been in my thoughts especially at 12:30 P.M. Pacific time - (3:30 P.M. your time). If I am in the apartment alone at that hour, I usually say or call out loud - “Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach Virginia” and visualize you in your new office. Then send out thanks for your gift etc. etc. When I can - I “tune in,” verbally - for I realize the power of the “spoken word”.

[1771] and I both saw - “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” and loved it. It was a great success in this city. Didn’t you feel that Claude Rains was PERFECT as Mr. Jordan? It was beautifully photographed. Thank the Lord - that such pictures are coming before the public.

[2247] was with us for ten days. She came by bus from N.Y - via Seattle, to Los Angeles, Calif. Poor darling - the pull back to California is very strong - and there is a ray of hope, that she may do some teaching in Hollywood.

She slept on the bus - and arrived here - exhausted and hungry. Needless to say - we endeavored to remedy both conditions.

The opera season has come & gone, we attended ALL performances - three in a row. [1771] was thrilled - and looked darling in her evening clothes. Her Auntie was justly proud of her. The Seattle symphony concerts opened last evening - and we were there! It’s food for the soul - listening to the symphonies of the great masters. We both feel the same about music.

We both know that Hugh Lynn and his bride will find greater opportunities for growth and service together. Man or woman should not live alone - I’m beginning to feel that very strongly. Now I wonder why? Guess I will have to have a Reading on the same.

Whether [1771] or myself - have made any male acquaintances - we are always with a group of unattached ladies. Something wrong - somewhere - don’t you think?

When Nancy Lansdale made your Archetype [See 294-204] - did she send you some type written sheets explaining the symbols

• which were in it? I have those which were sent to us - and if you would like to study them - will send them on to you.

Miss [288]‘s Reading [288-50, Aura Chart] was not unlike Nancy’s. It would be interesting to let Nancy red it - and to make the chart as indicated. She is now living at 235 East 49th Street, New York City, N.Y.

Ariel Taylor - my numerologist teacher - sent me her address. Mrs. Nancy Lansdale, 235 East 49th St. N.Y. City, N.Y.

In my archetype the signs of the zodiac were not mentioned, but there is surely a similarity about them.

One really must have some knowledge of symbolism - to understand ones own Archetype - tho Nancy claims - they are a benefit to us - whether we have that knowledge or not.

Do you wish to have [288-50] Reading returned to you?

Who is painting her archetype for her?

Last week I saw a sign “Theosophy” - on a house, and some day soon, I’m going to go in, perhaps I may meet a kindred soul.

Speaking of your robe [for giving the readings]. Some how I feel the same as you do, the cover all, or one piece suit does not appeal to either one of us.

I see you in a blue robe - not light blue, nor a mid night blue - but a BLUE which has a real blue coloring. White would be lovely too - but think of the laundering of same. A robe somewhat similar in style which many ministers use. I can appreciate your wishes or desires to wear something like that - you are indeed a CHANNEL at each Reading period, for God’s great gift of prophecy - bringing hope - and comfort and understanding to some seeking soul.

God grant that your work may continue.

Our love to you and your dear family. You are all an inspiration and a comfort to me - across the miles. Thanks again for the snapshot.

Bye for now - & forgive my long silence. [1770]

R11. 10/24/41 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear [1770]:

Thank you for yours of the 21st - have wanted to write you for two or three weeks, but have been so busy and then the few days off for the wedding - and it was a very pretty home wedding. Just the families there. They were married at the young ladies home in Stovall, N.C. While she is not pretty face think she has one of the loveliest disposition have ever known. Gertrude and I both are very fond of her, they have gotten back and have an apartment at the Beach Home [Beachome Apts.], think they plan to go to house keeping the 1st of the year.

H. L. is back keeping regular office hours now. Comes to his office here in the Office Bldg. each morning. Doesn’t even take lunch with us as yet but goes to and fro, the Beach Home is at 28th and we are on 14th.

Now about what I wished to write you especially. Glad you mentioned your tuning in, so let me tell you what happened about three weeks ago [9/16/41].

One morning was feeling pretty bad while had gotten up had been lying down most of the morning. Came near time for the reading. Had told Gertrude and Miss Gladys would have to put it off, but was lying here on couch where give the readings and felt some one had just tuned in - of course thought of you the first one - got up to look at clock to see what time it was, then lay back down and begun to plan in my mind the excuse would write - think was feeling a bit sorry for myself, when I heard the “VOICE” as haven’t heard since was a very young man it said “GET UP get ready and give the reading. Don’t you want to give any more readings? GET UP get ready”. Well did not have to be told again, immediately was healed haven’t felt badly since. Gave the reading [2015-8] too. Wasn’t that nice - so you see how much you mean to me, more than you ever guess.

Glad you saw “Here comes Mr. Jordan”. Thought each character was well chosen. Claude Raines was especially good, but each character just suited the part - was well directed in every way.

How is Miss [2247] - do hope everything works out for her. Am sure you both were glad to see her and help her out at that time. Lovely of you.

Am sure you both enjoyed the Opera season, we have so little of such here about, and only when am in N.Y. do have the privilege of hearing such and that is so seldom, that the most we have is from the Radio when the season is on in N.Y. have it each Saturday afternoon.

As you haven’t met any Gentlemen friends there - would imagine such would be needed to round out life to its fullest. O am sure [1771] looked lovely and you are justly proud of her. She is such a dear sweet girl.

What is her name - a friend of yours who live in …, that you brought down for a reading [Mrs. [1921]]. Wrote some time ago asking for you address - said she had something to send you - she was sure you would like to have. Did you hear from her, gave her your address.

Yes - sent Nancy the reading on the Archi-type [Archetype] have heard from her since the reading calls that given here Aura-charts. No have never seen an explanation of an Archetype. Am sure one would have to know much about Symbology to interpret. One of the ladies here last Congress as you noticed in Congress paper talked on Symbology. I thought it a very fine talk.

No - think Miss [288] made many copies of her reading [288-50] - and there is no need of returning same. A local artist has drawn her chart and it is very pretty - a Miss Wynne [Esther Wynne] did it.

Think have just about what wish now in the robe. Just received it yesterday. My Sister [Annie Cayce] in Nashville, Tenn. made it for me. Wore this particular suit the first time this morning - have some three or more kinds just now - but think will have the real one made like this - possibly when get it fixed will have a snap made in it to let you see what it is like, and if it meets your approval.

Thanks again for everything. All send love to each of you. Saw [1861] and [2072] last Wed. evening . Had dinner with them in Norfolk, they come there for treatments.

With love [signed] Edgar

R12. 11/6/41 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Edgar:-

It’s a lovely sunny day here in Seattle - one of those rare days! We really should be out in the woods. A few weeks ago

• we did take an all day hike - up a mountain. It was an easy climb - thru lovely woods - over mountain streams - over granite rock - which had been ground into shale by the elements - water falls - tumbling from the heights above gave us a lovely feeling of being free and gay. Above us the fog was blowing in - and it made wonderful scenic effects - as it waved back & forth against the sun. Once the tall dark firs made a perfect etching upon the sun’s surface. It’s difficult to describe the scene - but I presume the fog & the trees were between us & the sun. It was a rare picture - and we appreciated its ethereal beauty.

We walked about eight miles - after driving seventy miles to the scene of ACTION - & seventy in return. You should have seen [1771] & I - after our return to the apartment. We were lying on the floor with our feet on the couch - listening to the Helen Hayes Radio programme - fine “mountaineers”, we!!

Do you give Physical or Life readings at the 3:30 period? That is 12:30 noon on the west coast - and I must confess that at your morning reading 10:30 period - (7:30 A.M. Pacific time) I’m usually in the land of nod - or in the arms of Morpheus.

Wish I HAD been the fellow who helped that morning (when you were feeling under par) - but it must have been some one else.

Miss [2247] - is again in Hollywood - and I’m afraid she will be unable to do much teaching of Rhythm. Poor dear - she has such a strong mind of her own.

I notice that Mr. Sugrue has gone to Florida - does that mean that he is no longer a cripple? That he has recovered his health? How wonderful if such is the case.

Shall be looking forward to the “book”. Enjoyed his remarks at the Congress - but I must confess that some parts of “Of Such is the Kingdom”, surprised me greatly. He writes beautifully - but personally I see no reason for such stark realities. A few sentences could depict a character for us - without telling us their every thought. Were you pleased with it?

I’m going to send you the report which Nancy Lansdale sent us

• must buy a large envelope for it - so be on the look out.

Mrs. [1921] - was the friend who attended the Congress with me, and who had a Reading. She comes from …

We have ceased corresponding for two years now.

She has never written to me - but I have “a feeling”, that what she had to send to me - was an, “announcement”, probably of her marriage to [1821]. Her Reading - suggested that he should marry her - but he was very much against it - at that time. Did she sign her letter to you as Mrs. […] - or was she then Mrs. […]? Did you give her the […]‘s address? Perhaps she has decided AGAINST sending the news. She is very impulsive & emotional.

There was a triangle you know. Mr. [1821] - she - & poor little me!!

Do ask [2072] to write to us. She owes me a letter. Is [1861] responding to the treatments - & is she gaining in weight? She seemed so very thin - in the snapshots.

I’m weighing less than I have for the last twenty years. Down to 126 lbs. - and I’ve lost NINETEEN INCHES - here - there - and all over.

Am enclosing a snap of our new Chrysler - Royal Coupe - it’s such a lovely shade of green. [1771] looks like a Scotch lassie - with her Scotch hat.

She keeps busy - is gaining confidence in her selling ability. A week ago her sales were $1,600. Not bad for a new comer in the field.

Our greetings to you & your dear loved ones. I’ll be with you in spirit - as it’s now 12:30 P.M. Bye for now -

Love to all, [1770]

R13. 11/8/41 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear [1770]:

Thanks for yours of the 6th - and as am leaving for N.Y. early in the morning for two weeks think had better reply at once, always does me so much good when have a letter from you, gives me the sort of encouragement that I seem to need. Thank you more than know how to say. That trip must have been lovely. Your description is lovely, most makes one feel as if they were seeing it all and would like to literally experience it just as you have. The pictures too are good. You both look fine thanks for them. Certainly a good looking car you have there and the sky - clouds and the sound are all just lovely.

You both must have been good and tired and ready for some good music, to lull you to perfect rhythm with everything.

It was for the afternoon period, when had the experience [9/16/41, 2015-8]. We have both life and physical at various periods. That special period was for check physical and has proven to be a most helpful one, a cure for a child who stuttered or stammered, and has gotten alright now. Yes still you were the one that helped that day. Seem to have that vibration that I associate with you.

Now, hours have gone by - people came in and had to stay operations, so now what will I do. Time for bed and after if am to get off by seven on the ferry.

Sorry tho for Miss [2247] - but there are some things no one can do for us. We have to make our own decisions - if others make them for us - well they are not our own. Do hope everything works out for her.

No, Mr. Sugrue isn’t walking as yet, but he is coming, as H. L. took care of him when he was here. He is enough better now that his wife can practically do all needed other than the Dr. does that comes in each day, and Fla. was and is a better climate for him for winter. But he is able to get into the water now and do some swimming, Oh he is coming. Felt much the same way about the book - tho he has the real flow of words even there.

Would like to see the report from Nancy Lansdale - think will see her while in N.Y. but she rarely says anything about her work.

Gosh - can’t say whether she [Mrs. [1921]] wrote under the name of […] or not. Will try and look it up when get back

• but would never find it tonight am afraid but she said she had recently found something that belonged to you, and she wished to send it to you - so maybe it was him - I don’t know as she didn’t give any inkling as to what it was. But you haven’t heard from her - she seemed anxious when she wrote and wrote very sweetly.

Yes, gave her the address. haven’t heard from her since. Should have her letter at hand - but haven’t for thought from what she said she would write immediately.

[2072] is looking much better - tho she is not a heavy weight as yet - yes [1861] is looking much better and doing better with work and most of all with vision. Won’t see them now for several weeks - usually see them when they come down every other Wednesday - last Wed. had out of town people here and couldn’t get away.

Have you been on the reducing diet? Don’t get too thin but you do look lovely in this snapshot, and not too thin am sure you must feel fine tho from the looks and all, that is what counts after all.

[1771] looks lovely too - should think she would gain confidence. With such success in her sales, would be lovely if she worked on Commission at that rate. Give her our our love. H. L. and Sally will go up with us this time for a few days. We will be at Mrs. Robert Emmet, 1 Grace Church St., Rye, N.Y. Find it much nicer to be near and not right in N.Y.

Let us hear from you.

With love to each of you and thanks for the snaps,

[signed] Edgar Cayce

R14. 11/16/41 (Sunday) [1770]‘s letter to EC:

My dear Edgar:-

We are listening to the Carnegie Hall - Symphony - wish you were able to be in the audience in person. Perhaps you are - but I have a feeling many meetings have been arranged for you during your two weeks stay in N.Y. - and that, as usual, your own personal pleasures - will be put aside - for others. The Mozart Concerto - with Mr. Schnabel as piano soloist - is perfectly lovely.

Should you see Nancy Lansdale, give her my …, address, and ask her to write to me. I haven’t heard from her in two years. Say “Hello”, to [1468] - I presume she is still living at the …

Thought of you Friday evening and know that you had a successful meeting.

No word from Mrs. [1921] - or maybe - Mrs. […] by now. Have a feeling she came across my picture (framed) and that might be what she referred to. [1821] has had it many years

• and IF they are married, it’s natural that she would like to dispose of it. Can’t think of anything else - but, being the OTHER woman in the case, I’m naturally curious.

I have been in August on a nine day diet - and on a five day diet - but am thru now. Am careful - and if I gain a pound or two - why I just cut out all starches - fats & sugars - for a day or two. Have also been attending a Reducing Studio

• where I walk - on an electric, “Health Walker” - ride on an “Electric Horse”, use the Electric Foot Oscillator & electric vibratory massage. Feel revitalized & full of pep - when I leave the studio. Go about twice a week. Usually go - after I’ve spent two or three hours at the R. Cross - making bandages - that’s a sitting occupation - so I enjoy the exercises - all the more. Sure am getting streamlined. Must have a check up reading soon. Haven’t been taking any Adiron for over a couple of months - guess I better watch out - tho I really feel splendid.

Are you celebrating Thanksgiving on Nov. 20th Democratic - or the 27th Republican? We are invited to join the Frink family on the 20th. Don’t get over tired in N.Y. & remember us to dear Gertrude & Gladys. Best to you, from us both. [1770]

R15. 12/2/41 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear [1770]:

Thank you for yours of the 16th - we just got back to the Beach Sunday night. Instead of two weeks we were gone three, but took a few days out to go to N.H. for Thanksgiving on the 20th. A lovely trip a beautiful place [Mrs. Robt. Emmet’s HIGH MOWING FARM, Wilton, New Hampshire]. Don’t think had ever hoped to see such an ideal place for recreation and work. An old homestead of Revolutionary days not modernized too excessively to destroy the loveliness of the old days, but enough to make it more livable for the person of today. But all the old quaintness of the early days in Amer., then walk through a door and be Italy - another and in France, another and Greece and Crete. Goodness me what a lovely place.

Had a very nice meeting on the 14th thanks to you - am sure had at least 20 or more come to me and tell me that you had been the cause of their coming so continue to have you to thank for much. Certainly was lovely of you to let so many know about the meeting - just hope they were not too badly disappointed at the meeting - but suppose you will hear. And any criticism that may help will surely be gratefully received so let me know what they say.

Didn’t have chance to listen to any too much music while there - but enjoyed the visit to the School where Mrs. Emmit gives her time and self. Really enjoyed seeing her work with the young people - and they after all are the hope of the world.

Will enjoy the Metropolitan tho of Saturdays now. Met several teachers of various arts, some most interesting people. One day a Frenchman that couldn’t even speak English that afternoon a Greek who could speak but not too well. The next day a Belgian lady very fine and the afternoon a real Russian Countess. What a lovely person. She trains people for the stage. Their names wouldn’t even dare guess now all those interested in LIFE readings and seemed well please with what they were told.

No didn’t see Nancy Lansdale this time - thanks for the papers on the Archetypes will read carefully and return to you.

No, [1486] was at the meeting, but left before had chance to speak to her - guess am in the doghouse for something with her. Missed that too.

Ah Ha - well some how don’t think that is it at all - the picture - with Mrs. [1921] but may be far wrong - you possibly know ladies minds much better than I. And maybe just exactly right, but at least didn’t get any such from her letter. But have heard no more.

Just don’t over do that diet or the reducing habit - have seen some sad experiences from such - but am sure you know enough not to do as many do that undertake such. To me you were just lovely when last saw you - now you must be all young again. Well have felt so well since my experience. Have to pinch myself to see if it is really me - still think it was you who tuned in and aroused me - now if had had the dream have had so often [294-62, Par. 7-A] - and saw you in it would be very sure.

Well my correspondence has piled up so am days behind - but wanted you to know you were certainly with me in thought of you on the evening in N.Y. and will be looking to hear from you again soon. All well here.

Love and best wishes to and [1771]. [signed] Edgar

R16. 12/4/41 (12:45 P.M. noon) [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Edgar:-

Somehow you are on my mind today - & I feel disturbed. In tuning in - a feeling of anxiety or something else came over me. Have you been well since your return from New York - or was your vital force expended upon others - thus depleting your own strength? I have a very strong feeling - that such is the case.

Did you receive the letter I sent to you - at Rye, N.Y. - also the writings of Nancy Lansdal - which I sent to Virginia Beach? Did you see Nancy - & [1468] while in N.Y.? You must tell me about your N.Y. trip.

[1771] celebrated her 24th birthday on Dec. 1st. - she says - she’ll soon be an “Old Maid”, & her “Reading”, suggests, that she marry young! now - what is she to do about it? She is still thrilled with her work - & making splendid sales. Some time, look up Mrs. [1921]‘s letter to you - & see if she signed herself [1921] - or Mrs. […]. No word from her as yet - guess she must have changed her mind. I’ve a hunch she came across my picture in a silver frame - which [1821] had. Christmas will soon be here - busy days are ahead of us all.

I wrote to Filenes’ “Shopper”, in Boston, asking her to select a wedding gift for Hugh Lynn & his wife - & sending it to them - at YOUR HOME.

Has anything arrived from there for them? I wrote over a month ago - back in October. Have paid for the gift - so would like to check up on it. Just hope that you are well - and that nothing is wrong. Give my love to Gertrude.

Hastily, [1770]

R17. 12/8/41 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Thank you for yours of the 4th - appreciate your anxiety for me more than know how to tell you, and was fine, just fine until yesterday, when I suddenly began a very lovely cold, but will throw it off am sure, or hope so. Am anxious about you all now there on the West Coast. Know it makes your heart sick to think of the harbor and Hawaii being bombed. Let’s hope and pray it will all be settled soon, tho know it will require a great deal of fortitude and prayer and right living to meet all there is to come. Mighty hard on all the mothers Wives and sweethearts, that have soldiers in the service just now.

Wrote you soon after got home so our letters crossed, possibly got them about the same time.

No as said before, came home fresher than when left, and have been feeling wonderful until this cold. Hope tho to get rid of it soon.

Oh so [1771] is getting to be a big girl now. Oh no am sure she will never be an old Maid, is too lovely and too fine a girl to be that unless it is her own choice to be such.

It’s fine that she likes her work so. Glad she is doing so nicely. Know it pleases her very much give her my love.

Heard from Mrs. [1921] about the 1st of Oct. She signed her letter (Mrs) [1921] and said - “recently have come in possession of something of hers which I believe she would like to have, but do not have her present address”. So you may be right, do not know.

Yes - H. L. and Sally received a package from Boston from you. You doubtless have heard from them, tho Sally has been on the go so much don’t know how she has answered her letters. She and H. L. carried us to N.Y. and came after us. She has been home once and several of her sisters have been to see her one time or another.

Hope all is well - but from the radio - you must know what Eng. has been experiencing for many months. Let’s hope all will be well - my what a turmoil this poor old world is in these days.

Let us hear from you - of course will be anxious to know how things are with you all on the west Coast.

What a Christmas this will be - with all the hate that is trying to be engendered in the minds of all.

Mrs. [1921]‘s address given was …

Love to you both from all here [signed] Edgar Cayce

R18. 12/10/41 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Edgar:-

“Blackouts” - “Defense wardens” - “air raid wardens” - constant instructions are coming in via the radio - Is this the peaceful U.S.A.? What a difference - just a few days - can make in our daily lives - and who knows - what is coming?

Was so happy to receive your letter of Dec. 2nd. Guess mine must have crossed it, enroute across the miles. Am glad that you were resting up in beautiful New Hamshire - you failed to mention - just WHERE in N.H. - and I’m wondering if you were at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Drier. Tom & “Snug”, Drier - are old friends of mine - of the long ago. Have not seen them in ten years - but they have just such a home - as you write of! Did you meet them personally - & how did you happen to know about them. I can’t remember what he calls his home. He has written a book about it. He and my […] [late husband] were great friends.

I’m all agog - do tell me if you were really at his home. He and Snug have a winter home in Florida - near St. Petersburg

• at least they did have a few years back.

Haven’t heard a word from any one, as yet, about your N.Y. lecture, but but I’m sure no one could criticize. Why should they?

[1468] not at the meeting?? I can hardly believe it - of course you missed such a loyal supporter.

Have met three or four people - all Rosicrucians - (Amore) and at least they understand my language - some evening soon they are going to be introduced to “Edgar Cayce”.

Well, we are in the war now - and the West Coast is open to most anything - after what happened in Hawaii. Am anxious to hear from my many friends there - hope they were unharmed.

Found a Health Store that sold “Adiron”, last week - so have a $3.00 bottle. Money is scarce - but as soon as I can - I’ll have another Physical Reading.

Heard of a Dr. Hiss - foot clinic - Los Angeles, Cal. Had my feet examined here in Seattle & am taking some treatments & am now wearing Dr. Hiss shoes. Walk so much these days - that I felt it was a good investment.

[1771] sends her love to you all - along with mine. Presume you’ll be seeing [2072] & [1861] soon. Remember us to them. Did Hugh Lynn receive a wedding gift - from Filenes Boston - from me? It’s been paid for. Let me know. Best wishes [1770]

R19. 12/17/41 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear [1770]:

Have been anxious to hear from you, since this terrible struggle has begun, and to know how the good people out that way look on same. We like you are having tests of Blackouts, sirens, radio instructions and all. In the main tho everything seems gradually getting over the shock, but guess what one experiences is a reflection of that within themselves. Knew you would be anxious of the ones dear to you in Hawaii, and the beautiful places you described so beautifully there. We too have friends there, and heard from some just the day before the outrage and a Christmas card since from another mailed the day before. This makes us all the more anxious.

Oh, sorry didn’t tell you just where we were in N.H. This time we stayed with a friend Mrs. Emmit in Rye, and she it is that has the summer home in Wilton, N.H.; goes there for the summer - Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Has a most interesting family. Mrs. Emmit herself [Mrs. Rober R. M. (Beulah Hepburn) Emmet] sponsors the Edgewood school in Grenwich, Conn. and assists in coaching and teaching dramatic class. The school is for children from kindergarten to College, boys and girls, has boarders and day pupils. There are 176 in school this year. Her husband is a Captain in the Navy, is now in the Norfolk area, with a fleet of merchant as well as destroyers. Has one boy married [Robert Temple Emmet] who lives on the farm in N.H. They recently have a son [Jr., “Robin”] about three months old now I guess. The wife [Ellen Temple Emmet] a niece of Henry James the psychologist very lovely person, quite psychic herself. The next son [Barton Emmet] is in army camp here at Ft. Pendleton. The group he is with has recently been ordered away from here where we do not know. A daughter [Beulah E. (“Boo”) Emmet] who is a sculptress, has a studio there in Rye over the garage there at the home. Quite an interesting person, very talented studied a year or more with the Rudolph Steiner group in Switzerland. Then the younger boy John Emmet] now in school at Grenwich, but is supposed to go to Harvard next year.

So didn’t meet your friends Mr. and Mrs. Drier - wish had, but didn’t. But that house in N.H. - well this describes it to me - some day when you and I may have a vacation and can spend it somewhere together - hope it may be in a place just like that or that place. Mrs. Emmit’s place is called “High Mowing Farm.”

Well am sure you will hear from someone some time about the meeting in N.Y. for as said, there were many there who told me they were there from having heard directly or indirectly from you about the meeting - and again I thank you. But seems to me am always indebted to you for something lovely, but guess like it.

Was told that [1468] was at the meeting but did not myself see or speak to her. No don’t quite understand, but am sure it is alright. You may be sure I certainly did miss her.

Thank you - yes Rosicrucian students would understand the language of the work. Have had two most interesting experiences in last ten days - call it what you will or may; had call from a lady in Washington D.C. Said her Sister was quite ill - Dr’s didn’t know what to do. Asked her to talk with her Sister, and tell her I would try. Got reading - sent it on and in just few days had this: - “Thank you and God Bless you. Received reading, gave it to the nurse at the hospital, asked her to do what was suggested. She said she couldn’t unless the Dr. said so, but Sister began to improve at once, and asked the Dr. for the reading - He then told nurse to do what was suggested. There must be something in this for her attitude was different. She continues on the improve.” Good isn’t it call it what you like.

Then a Mother called from there (W) said her daughter (23) was critically ill. I told her to talk with her daughter, and tell her I was praying for her - she said but she is unconscious, from fever. Told her to talk with her anyway, she did. We gave the reading. From the hour the reading was given the fever began to break. She is free from fever, and on the road to health the Dr. admits. All praise to HIM the giver of all good and perfect gifts.

Is very much like the lady you spoke to in Los Angeles - for her Mother.

Glad you found the Adiron there - is a very fine combination for the body. Need some myself as have had a cold for last few days - will be better tho soon am sure.

Glad you have gotten help - walking so much will tend to break down tendons if not careful - and the right shoes will help a lot. Just heard from [2072] and [1861] haven’t seen them since been to N.Y. they are both fine she says.

Yes - Sally is here today as Edgar Evans is home for few days, and will have our Christmas dinner tomorrow for him. She says she has written you, suspect you have it before now so they received the package alright.

Don’t like the idea of world war. Is not unexpected yet just hoped against hope it would not happen here. Hate to think of our boys being sent abroad to fight in foreign countries. Yet possibly will require just that to settle the whole thing. May HE be the guide all the way - realize “God will not be mocked, and what ever a man sows that must he also reap”. Could the world but learn that, the whole spiritual - as well as literal meaning, how much better it might be.

Write again soon - love to you and [1771]. How do you like the costume?? [signed] Edgar

R20. 1/14/42 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Edgar:-

Your picture in your gown - is before me - somehow you look like a Brahmin priest - do you ever feel like one? Thanks so much for enclosing it - in your last letter & for your beautiful Christmas Greeting.

Our apartment is still green with pine & cedar - & gay with our many Christmas cards - just hate putting them away - they are so cheery - and a symbol to us - of our many friends scattered all over this U.S.A. Had word from my friends in Hawaii - written on Dec. 28th - they had had no bombing THEN

• of the big island - but we read that Hilo - had been attacked - but little damage was done. They have nightly blackouts - & no one is supposed to be out after dark unless on official business. Nelly writes - “people are becoming, ‘home minded’ - and it’s a GOOD THING. No more movie going - every time a new picture comes to town.”

[1771] just came in for luncheon - it’s a nice surprise every now & then.

Our Red Cross Headquarters are crowded every day - with willing workers - I’m getting quite expert - in bandage making. We have both offered our services to the Gray Lady Corps. who do hospital recreation work - am waiting for an assignment to a class - for study etc.

Last week we had a real snow storm. It was beautiful while it lasted. Some of the children - around eight years of age

• had never played in the snow before - & our friends little boy Jerry - came in to his mother crying why didn’t you tell me that snow was so cold? Poor little lamb - he was aching all over. Experience is the one & only teacher - as we travel along.

Have not heard from Mrs. [1921] - but had a greeting card from [1821] - he is still employed in …

We sent you a box of “holly” - from our North West - hope it arrived safely at your door.

Ariel Taylor - was so happy in meeting you - while you were in New York - I must write you a few lines from her letter. Quote “(Don’t know when I’ve had such a truly enjoyable evening. We certainly thank you! Talked with Mr. Cayce afterwards & got an idea of his work - which was very interesting to me - he tunes in with the individual - & then with a higher octane of knowledge, in rhythm with that particular person - on the higher planes.

His ‘going to sleep’ on a question is a secret of gaining knowledge that others could use to advantage. If they could just go to sleep on it. The few times I have been able to do so, I’ve had some perfectly marvelous demonstrations - and he showed me the principle, more than I’ve ever recognized or realized before.”) end quote.

Her last sentence was - “Have you found a nice man with iron gray hair at the temples - to keep you interested? Go to sleep on THAT and see if he will not appear!”

She is a darling soul - do you remember meeting her? She taught me “Numerology”.

Have errands to do down town - so must be on my way. Best love to you & yours - from us both. [1770]

R21. 1/17/42 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear [1770]:

As always was a real pleasure to have yours of the 14th. Glad you liked the picture - yes, had thought the picture looked more like a priest than any had ever seen of me. Have another costume now will try and get one made in that and see what you think of this. Believe this is about what have wanted.

Have had many compliments on the card at Christmas have so many to send them to am always hard put to know what to do, so gave the best of my heart in the card. Guess by now you have the open letter to the membership. Am anxious to know what you think of that - have really been amazed at the ready response have thus far had to that - will in the next week or so try for the information, and send what is received to all who appear interested.

We had a lovely Christmas, cards and remembrances by the score - all much nicer to me than I deserve am sure - but makes me all the more determined to try and live up to it all as best can.

Oh I wrote you a special little note about the HOLLY it was lovely just as fresh as if it had been gathered that day, and added a lot to the beauty and pleasure of the rooms here. Thanks a million times for the remembrance - sorry you missed the note.

Have had a card from friends in Hawaii. One of the boys [1641] who was on the Enterprise was in Pearl Harbor the day of the Attack. He was all OK when last heard from him.

Am sure you are keeping busy with all your activities, and is nice to have some one run in now and then. How is [1771] just fine, am sure and doing her bit.

Quite a bit of snow and ice here last week lasted a whole week, but today is like early spring out lovely - hard to think there is war and suffering the world round - just heard on radio of the crash of the Sky Liner with Carol Lombard and mother with army officers aboard. Hope it is not as bad as is supposed just now.

Well suppose Jerry was surprised to find something so beautiful could be so cold. Oft we find that as appears beautiful tho - has it’s sting within.

So you have never heard from Mrs. [1921]. Can’t understand why she was so anxious to have your address - something must have happened.

Yes, remember Ariel Taylor. Am very glad to know she was please with my feeble efforts. Appreciate your telling me her impressions and quoting from her letter. Wish every one could or would get the same idea about the work - think it would help.

And have you tried her suggestion - and has he appeared as yet?? But judging from something you said some time ago, such has been put out of your mind - for more urgent need - might I say.

Thanks again for everything. Write when you find chance always enjoy your letters more than you know - they do help a lot.

All pretty well here. E. E. the boy in army has been sent to officers training camp in N.J. H. L. and Sally have gone to see Sugrue about the work on the book. Will be away possibly a week he is in Fla. H. L. was sent for by Government day or so ago. Want him to take some state defense place. Don’t know what his decision is as yet. Very complimentary to the work he has been doing here [in Recreation Work].

All send love to you and [1771].

Ever the same [signed] Edgar Cayce

R22. 1/24/42 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

My dear Edgar:-

In answer to your letter to the “Members of the Assc. [1/8/42 See under 2678-1 Background]:

To the question - “Will it help in such an emergency as exists at this time, in the affairs of each one of us?”

Of course it will help! Your great gift is an inspiration to all who have been privileged to have a Reading - whether it be a Physical or a Life Reading - and to those of us who have come for aid and comfort it has certainly brought us a better understanding of God’s spirit - working thru you - and given us the desire to “tune in”, ourselves - with that spirit & which you demonstrate daily - is there for us to call upon.

I will gladly set aside a few moments each day in prayer for Divine guidance? Is it your wish that we do so - at a specific time? that is - if your friends in the east - suggest one hour - those in the west should tune in, in prayer - say three hrs. earlier? 9 A.M. E.S.T. would be 6 A.M. P.S.T. 12 noon here - is 3 P.M in Virginia, etc. etc. Should the members try to tune in at the SAME HOUR - WHERE EVER THEY ARE?

There is supposed to be no time or space in reality - and I believe that - but I realize also - that where, “two or more are gathered in my name” - the vibrations sent out thru space will be that much more effective. With all that love & desire for Divine guidance sent forth - we should be of some help in this war torn world.

If our MOTIVES are to be, “of service” - we can do our small part to counteract - against the vibrations of evil. It takes constant vigilance in our daily thinking. We must know deep in our hearts that this chaos is merely SEEMING - that UNDERNEATH is a well laid plan - too great for us to understand. God is over all. This war must be purposeful - great lessons will be taught to individuals - to nations! We must learn what you have so often said, ye shall love thy neighbor as thyself - and God is over all - in all - God is Love!

Will be looking forward to what ever information comes thru. [2/3/42 See 281-60]

Faithfully, [1770]

R23. 1/25/42 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Edgar:-

Thanks for your letter of the 17th. I’m sorry that I missed your note about the Holly - but I’m glad that it arrived safely at your door.

We’ve had two letters from my dear friends in Hawaii - and they are moving from their Harbor home to another part of the island. Nelly writes, “If only we can keep HATE from our thoughts it will be one of the finest things to aid all around us. Here in Hawaii we have so many races about us that it is a fine thing to see the blending of them all shoulder to shoulder.” end quote.

How true that is - and what a hard way - we people are learning that lesson.

The Filipinos and our soldiers - the Chinese and the Dutch - when they are fighting shoulder to shoulder - all class distinctions fade away - and they realize (the hard way) - that we are all brothers under the skin.

Even the individual Germans - Japanese & the other members of the Axis - they too are our brothers under the skin. That is why we must not allow “hate” to enter into our hearts - there is enough of that dark force let loose on this planet - we must work hourly - to counteract it - by sending out thoughts of love - “DIVINE LOVE heals.” It will take time - much suffering - but in the end - great truths will be - must be learned - and I feel - that our leader is an enlightened soul

• tho many around him are not.

Monday Jan. 26 - Just received a letter from another friend in Honolulu - her husband is on a destroyer. She has the dearest baby, Nancy Blush Hausen - they may be forced to return to the mainland. Glad to hear that your friend [1641] is safe.

When the leaders of our army & navy - become enlightened - forget themselves - their jealousies etc. - such tragedies as Pearl Harbor - will never happen again. Such things leave me speechless! the lives of so many of our young men wiped out! well - God grant that they will return soon to this earth planet - with understanding - so that they will lead others - to the true meaning, “The Brotherhood of Man.”

[1771] was a “Blood donor” last week - & felt no after effects from the loss of blood. I offered myself - but they refused - so I’m still busy - with other Red Cross duties. The studying of “Fist Aid”, is a bore - but one must pass it

• so - I have no choice in the matter.

[1771] spent yesterday in the mountains - skiing - and watching expert skiers - jump. It was a thrilling sight - & she is anxious for me to accompany her - at the next meet, but I’ll WATCH.

Am enclosing check for the, “Fund,” covering December & January. Wish I could save enough for more Readings for myself - but the money goes - & now there are “Taxes & more Taxes - & insurance premiums coming due - so I’ll forget about myself - & carry on as best I can - with Divine guidance.

The U Boats are carrying on - around your shores - hope they will soon be discovered - as those playing around our pacific shores were.

It’s a strange world we are living in - and it will take a lot of “Divine guidance” - to keep our spirits - Lifted High

• but that’s the challenge to all of us in the year 1942 (16/7).

Much love to you & yours. [1770]

(I know [1771] joins me.)

R24. 1/29/42 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear [1770]:

Thanks so much for yours of the 24th and 25th. Have been rather anxious to have your reaction to the suggestion for the prayers of the members of the Ass’n for Divine Guidance, and thank you more than know just how to say it for your expression of hope and love for the good of all. Have been very much pleased with the lively response have had from the letter, and believe there will be given something worthwhile with these letters as a background. Hope to get this reading now very soon. Just what time or times will be given do not know will leave that to the information.

Don’t like for even a thank you not to get lost in the shuffle, but such does at times am sure. The Holly from there is so different from what we have about here, was most like a curiosity. Certainly thank you for the lovely thought of us, again. Glad you have had good news from your friends in Hawaii. Seems from reports there must have been sad neglect on the part of someone. But we should never condemn anyone am sure.

Possibly there is nothing could have united the people of this land as that attack did, what a dear lesson, but they who lost their lives in bringing such about have not live in vain. And all of one purpose fighting together will bring bonds of unity in Spirit am sure. Yes - the thing that appalls me is the feel of the HATE as is being let loose in the earth today. We need something to counteract this if possible. Our prayers and minds directed to the HOPE of Divine Guidance feel will help out leaders everywhere.

Hope if your friend does return to mainland all will be safe, and that her husband may be spared for a happy return to normal life again.

So [1771] is a blood donor. What a wonderful help that blood will be for somebody, may it gather something of the wonderful soul also. It must set some vibration that will aid spiritually also.

Suppose routine does become irksome at times, but much work must be done.

Skiing must be a wonderful sport. There has been the time when would have liked to have undertaken it, but now think would like best to be on the side line and watch. Give her our love and am sure she is having a wonderful time.

Thanks for the enclosure. Can hardly wait for you to see the new offices. We are gradually getting straight, books are coming in bit by bit and will make some time a very interesting study for someone that wishes to delve into such. Glad to try and help anytime with the readings, just let me know what you wish and will try.

Yes the U-boats have been busy on our coast, and so many of the survivors have been brought in here at Norfolk. We possibly see or hear more than is good for us at times. Understand some of the boats tho have been brought in also tho may be rumor only do not know.

Yes when one looks out and sees the peace apparent - yet feels the turmoil it is indeed a strange world about us at this time. And without HIS presence personally wonder how one holds together at times. Was in a meeting yesterday a Glenn Clark meeting, ever hear of him - and a Mother asked Mr. Clark what message could he give her. She has two sons in the Pacific area and has heard nothing from either of them since before Dec. 7th.

Indeed a curious world - but ran across a line the other day that struck me rather forcibly - “God is our true appreciator

• man poor weak sinful man does the judging of his fellow Man.”

Let us hear from you again soon. With much love from all of us to each of you.

With love [signed] Edgar Cayce

R25. 5/19/42 Mrs. [1770] obtained a Ck. Physical - See 1770-6.

Background

Background

B1. 2/17/41 [1770]‘s letter: ”…I haven’t taken any Codiron or Adiron for a year now and I’m beginning to have sudden attacks of fatigue, so I feel I need a check up, and I’ll be with you in spirit on the morning of February 20th.”

[Questions submitted:]

1. Should Adiron be taken again at this time?
2. Should glasses be worn - or eyes tested again?
3. Is there any preventative for the receding of the gums?
4. What is the cause of ridges or markings on fingernails?
5. Is body receiving sufficient supply of chemicals needed? Calcium? Phosphorus? Iron?
6. What causes excessive dryness or peeling of skin on bottom of feet?… My ingrown toenails have given me no trouble since using the remedy suggested in the last reading [1770-4, Par. 16-A].

Mentioned Entities

California, Gertrude Cayce, Soul, Thomas Sugrue, Photography (Atlantean), Prayer, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Massage Therapy, Gladys Davis, Vibration, Edgar Evans Cayce, Pacific Ocean, Florida, Glands (Esoteric), New York City, Virginia Beach, Aura, Free Will, Greece, Healing

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1770-5, ReadingID 8027.