Reading 1797-3

TEXT OF READING 1797-3 M 40 (Stock & Bond Broker, Protestant)

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Date: 1/27/1940 Sex: M Age: 40 ReadingID: 8109

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of January, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1797], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

Time of Reading 10:45 to 11:20 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [1797] at his home near …, Mass. In an effort to understand better the information he has previously received, and because he is anxious to learn just what purpose he should fulfil in this material existence, and also because he wishes to lead a truly useful life employing his talents and abilities to their best advantage, this entity presents a list of questions, which you will answer, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [1797]; the desires, the intents and purposes of the entity; the conditions which exist in the experience in the present; together with the information which has been indicated as to channels through which the entity may better manifest, - thus fulfilling those purposes for which the entity entered this present experience.

3. In answering, or giving expression to the questions, the desires and conditions, it might be well to give from here the premise from which all of these are to be judged, or analyzed; that, in determining the manner of activity, the entity might be more in line with choosing the best activity to pursue.

4. First, - the entity finds self a body, a mind, a soul; in a three-dimensional world. In the physical or material we see, the more often, the manifestations of the mental and the material successes, failures, or confusions in the experience of individuals. Life - as manifested in this three-dimensional plane - is a combination not only of the present experiences, the present problems, the present urges (as has been indicated for the entity), but of ALL the experiences; and the awareness of same is only manifested through that phase or portion of the mental self as it seeks to know its source of activity, - or the spiritual or soul self.

5. The spiritual or soul self is the eternal. Hence the mental is both of material and of spiritual, or divine origin.

6. Hence, the individual who aided man in setting forth laws, rules or regulations - or who is known as the lawgiver - gave expression to that which, if it is wholly understood in the consciousness of an individual, puts before him all the problems and yet the answers to same, day by day.

7. Then, as he gave, it is not who will descend from heaven to bring you a message, or who will come from over the seas or from without to make you aware; but lo, the whole answer is within thy own consciousness. For, as ye become aware of this, in thy relationships, there is the realization within self of that spiritual awareness which may enable self to DO that which is ever the constructive exercising of the will in materiality; for: Today there is set before thee good and evil, life and death; choose thou.

8. That factor of the spiritual self, or of the soul (the will), then enables the individual to cooperate with that spirit, that truth, that fact which has ever been set before man, - “If ye will be my son, I will be thy God - If ye call, I will hear - Behold, I stand at the door and knock; I will enter, if ye ask.”

9. Then, these are not mere sayings! They are FACTS, truths, life itself! but the individual is not made aware of same through the material things nor material-mindedness; rather through spiritual-mindedness, as to purposes and activities of the soul in its lessons, its tenets that it has carried through its expressions in the earth.

10. Then, in that which has been given through this channel as to the activities of this entity in the earth, there has been pointed out to the entity those urges which are innate, and in which the entity may find the greater harmony, greater fulfilling of purposes and desires as they are brought to material expression in its associations and activities with its fellow men.

11. These, as has been pointed out, are in association or affiliation with things or conditions having to do with the products of the earth, the soil, - or those that indicate their willingness, or activity, or desire, to be the producers of those things which take hold upon the storehouse of nature.

12. Not that these are the ONLY sources, nor the only means or manners. For, in whatsoever field of service the entity chooses to give expressions of its abilities, these same principles as indicated may be applied. But, those activities IN SUCH FIELDS AS INDICATED would find the least resistances, - once the entity has found or established self in those directions.

13. Ready for questions.

14. (Q) For what purpose, or for what particular work, did I enter this present material existence? (A) This has just been answered in that indicated. Not that there is already a line set out. There IS the line in which there will be found least resistance, once established upon that line; and that is in association or connection with things or conditions dealing with the products of the soil.

As to whether this is to be the establishing of farms, or through government associations, or in other directions, is to be the choice of self.

For, as the entity has seen (and with a little analysis and study of same it will be seen the more), there has gradually come the awakening within the consciousness of those in charge of the rules, the regulations or problems of man’s existence in the earth, that there must be more and more a return of man to the closer relations or associations with the products which supply life and sustenance to man in all walks of life.

Then, whether the exercising of such associations is to be in conjunction with the government, or with organizations or groups that would enable individuals to finance themselves in such a proposition or such outlets, is to be a choice of self. But it is in this field, in this direction, that greater harmony, a greater feeling of complying with that which is creative in the lives of those with whom the entity may come in contact day by day, may be experienced by the entity.

15. (Q) In what particular department or division of this work should I devote my efforts to find my greatest usefulness? (A) As just indicated, in that of aiding or assisting others; or it may be in ANY field as would pertain to the handling and the distribution of such products.

16. (Q) I am considering the possibility of joining with others, in the business of advising corporations on financial needs, arranging for reorganization when necessary and advising on other corporate matters. Would this work offer a truly useful life for me, and would I be successful in helping corporations on such matters? (A) This work offers a truly useful life, but - as has just been indicated - it is not as close in keeping with that which offers the greater opportunities and abilities of the entity, as would be that in connection with the soil, or the development, or organizations or activities that would deal with PRODUCTS of the soil.

17. (Q) I have been considering the possibility of buying farms, rehabilitating them, putting them in production on a small scale and then selling them to those interested in such properties. Is this a work which I should undertake, and would it be a work in which I would be truly useful? (A) This is a VERY good work; yet, as may be indicated and surmised, it would require a great deal of capital, a great deal of knowledge of the products of the various vicinities or communities, and the needs, and the distribution of such products. However, it is very close to those forms of activity as we have suggested; and if the choice is made in these directions for the activities, these may prove to be most successful operations. But it will necessitate a great deal of study upon the productions of same in the various vicinities, communities, and throughout the land. And it should NOT be an organization or activity in one local vicinity, but should be so varied that in the various communities there should be the production of that FROM the soil in each vicinity to make for the constant flow of same not only to the markets but to outlets that may be established with such an organization for the continuous use or distribution of such products, in a most helpful manner to a great many individuals.

18. (Q) I have considered two lines of endeavor which may have been indicated from information previously received, that is: (a) the work of an investment counselor or (b) the work of a farm cooperative. Are either of these activities those in which I may be most useful, and if so in which may I use my abilities to the best advantage for others? (A) In either of these the abilities may be used for aiding others. Remember the premise from which we have been reasoning, or from which judgement or analysis may be drawn. As we find, and as indicated, that which will have more to do with the products of the soil will eventually prove the MOST congenial, the easier, and with less disturbing factors. However, as an investment counselor, if considered in the FIELDS as we have indicated, the abilities may be used VERY well. PREFERABLY, we would advise that which would have to do with products of the soil. As indicated, this may be done by cooperative manners, or by the study of that which the government has done and is undertaking in the re-settlement, the re-establishing, the rehabilitating of many of just such products throughout the land. Such studies may be used as a means for gaining the knowledge necessary, or this may be used as a channel through which the studies of such might enable the forming later of individual or private corporations to do just the same thing! But as outlined, as indicated, there should be those that would cover the vegetable market, or those vegetable products of either southwest Texas, or Florida, the peach growers of Georgia, the melons of Georgia, and such conditions or products peculiar to Louisiana, the Carolinas, also other portions of the land, where there is still a continuous flow of all such products to a central market that might be indicated or established by just such corporations.

See, it would be - first - the understanding of how it might be accomplished - that is, the lands, the workers upon same - a cooperative organization; and the supplying, then centering in New York, Philadelphia or the like, to which ALL such would be sent for a central distribution of same, see? That is, the cooperative force throughout. It is to meet the needs not only of all classes or masses, but it is the manner in which the government and individual or private corporations or activities may be engaged for a successful operation.

And don’t forget, - you may sow the seed; God alone gives the increase. You may sow the seed in thy mental association, - God alone must give the increase. You may sow the seed in an organization for cooperation in distribution, - God alone may keep these in the way. Take God with you, then, into all thy activities!

19. (Q) To whom should I go for advice and help in starting, or in preparing myself to start, this work? (A) As has been indicated, the preparation for same may best be had by the study of, or association with, government projects that have been undertaken, are being undertaken, are IN OPERATION throughout the land! These exist in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and especially in the South where there has been so little of the educating of the groups that they have become a part of the large landowners.

It isn’t that the entity should own land and then bleed the people, as many a community or county - or even state - has!

20. (Q) Should my wife and I continue to operate our farm on a subsistence basis only, or should we endeavor to produce certain products for profit? (A) This may be taken as an example. But, as indicated, there are certain products here, in this vicinity, that may be used, or that may supply the needs of certain demands.

For, in the consideration of the whole, it will be found that products grown in individual localities are best suited to the needs of individuals living or dwelling within those same localities.

Not that there are not to be supplies that are interchangeable, - but this may be used as an EXAMPLE of just that as we have outlined for the entity.

21. (Q) What products, or animals, should we specialize in raising on our farm? (A) As indicated, make a study of these, - through information that may be gained from the government, or through association with the government that has made a study of just what is especially adaptable for growth in certain communities, certain kinds of land, certain animals, and certain other things. All of these would be studies that would be as a part of the training for the greater work.

22. (Q) In what way might we best use our farm and its products for the use of others? (A) As just indicated.

23. (Q) Please give such advice as will help me to find the work thru which I may fulfill most completely the purpose for which I entered, so that I may lead a truly useful life. (A) If the abilities are analyzed from that first premise from which we have been reasoning, it will be seen that in any field of service the entity may lead a useful life; but if there is the analyzing of self, self’s desires, self’s purposes, self’s abilities, it will be seen that the field as indicated offers the greater opportunities, and not just that which is appealing for the moment.

Then, study thyself, - and it will be seen that the line has been laid out.

24. (Q) Is there any particular department or division of this work in which I might find my greatest usefulness? (A) This has ALL been indicated here.

25. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self [Extra copy to Self for Mr. [1151]] ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 1/27/40 Mr. [2841] obtained a physical Rdg. for his daughter, [2084], via Mr. [1797]‘s recommendation.

R2. 1/30/40 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Don’t know that there is any thing that I can add at this time - in explanation or advice to the information given - just hope you find it of interest and most of all most helpful, if there any questions that you wish to ask - just know we are glad to try and help out - for wish you to get the most out of the suggestions.

Hoping to have been of a service,

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

R3. 2/2/40 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

New York

Dear Mr. Cayce,

Naturally, as you can guess, I am very much pleased with my last reading. I have something definite to work towards and am certainly going to do it. I am greatly indebted to you, more so than ever and I want you to know how very much I appreciate your efforts on my behalf.

If you should at anytime have any thoughts on what contacts I should make or how I should approach this field I would like very much to hear from you. Best wishes to you and yours,

Sincerely, [1797]

R4. 2/8/40 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Thanks for yours of the 2nd - certainly hope the suggestions in your last reading help out, it appears to me you not only have something very definite, but a very good outline as to how to go about carrying it out. Will be very glad to try and help any where along the line. With all good wishes to you and yours,

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

R5. 3/5/40 Mr. [1797] referred Mrs. [2132] for a Life Rdg.

R6. 9/11/40 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

New York

I have just finished reading the report of the speeches and readings of this year’s congress. I found them tremendously interesting and regret more than ever being unable to attend the congress in person. Perhaps someday I shall be fortunate enough to make it.

Yesterday I talked with [257] by telephone. He tells me you haven’t been at all well. Naturally I am concerned and you must know you have my sympathy. I sincerely hope you will take care of yourself for the sake of the growing number of persons who rely upon you as well as for the personal reasons you have. With the world in its present state you must have many calls upon your time so I can imagine how difficult it must be to take a rest.

There are several readings I hope to have in the near future. I am particularly anxious to have life readings for my children and I hope someday to have a life reading for Mrs. […] but just now I can’t afford to do any of this.

Please take good care of yourself and I hope you may take a trip north before the cold weather sets in.

Sincerely, [1797]

R7. 9/13/40 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Thank you very much for yours of the 11th - yes think you would enjoy one of our Annual meeting and certainly hope we may be privileged to have you here at some of them.

This last one was very very good and think every one present enjoyed the meetings.

No - I haven’t been so hot for last few weeks - tho have managed to keep going most of the time think am some better just now and hope to hold my own and keep on the improve. We are also in the midst of trying to get a place for the records, but will depend on the goodness of our friends whether we will be able to get it finished or not.

Thanks for letting us hear from you - and for your interest hope you and yours are well - will be glad to make the appointments for the readings - The Life Readings seem to be most helpful especially for the young.

With all good wishes Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R8. 1/21/41 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

As [257] probably told you, I was called out of town unexpectedly and so missed your second New York lecture. I was sorry to miss the lecture and more sorry not to say good-bye to you. However, I enjoyed immensely the evening we spent to-gether at [257]‘s home and also the lecture I did hear.

Unfortunately I have spent the last week in bed with a light case of the “Flu”. I was reminded of something [257] once told me that readings of general interest are given occasionally for members of the association. Somewhere I have seen statistics on the amount of time lost each year because of the common cold and the amount was staggering. Of course the common cold leads to other more serious trouble. With these thoughts in mind I have prepared questions for a reading on the common cold. If this information has not already been obtained obtained you might care to give this reading. I don’t doubt other questions could be added to mine but I do feel this information could prove of great service. I shall be interested to hear of your reaction to this idea [2/17/41 EC gave general reading 902-1 on Common Cold].

At this time I would also like to ask you to set a date for a reading for my daughter [2443]. I would think some Saturday would be best since she is in school each week-day.

With best wishes to all your family, I am

Yours Sincerely, [1797]

R9. 1/24/41 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Thanks for yours of the 21st - sorry to hear you have had the Flu - we have had a siege of it here, I had it first, but got rid of it in a few days and am feeling pretty fair, but my wife has had a regular siege of it has been abed for more than two weeks now, is slowly on the improve but has had quite a time of it. We have had quite a bit given regarding colds from time to time but have never prepared a paper on same, think your suggestion good, and will set a date for this reading using your questions and suggestions as the basis of same, of course will send you a copy, don’t know just yet when can get to it but in the next few weeks any way.

Several of the large com [companies] have take note of the fact regarding the cold - know the one of the boys work with

• [GD’s note: Vepco?] they issue vitamin pills for the boys trying to use this method as a preventative, am sure the must find it worthwhile for a company with several thousand men working and they issue say even 25 cents worth of these pills would amount to something but they say am told they find it worth it in time saved.

Am making the period for your daughter’s reading for the morning of the 1st that is Saturday the 1st - 10.30 to 11.30 E.S.T. let me know the type of reading you wish - if a physical make a list of questions for that - if the Life make them for that - the full name given at birth, Date and Place of Birth also, in the information. [2/1/41 See daughter’s Life Rdg., 2443-1, Par. 44-A, 45-A in re their past associations in the Macedonian Palestine] sojourn.]

Thanking you - and many thanks for the suggestion - hope we may find something worthwhile for all.

With all good wishes,

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

R10. 2/18/41 See Mr. [1797]‘s letter under 2443-1 Reports. He also asked if anything had been received on world affairs; and spoke of Mr. [1561]‘s oil field disappointments, etc.

R11. 2/20/41 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Thanks for yours of the 18th - glad you and Mrs. […] were pleased with the reading for the young lady [2443], almost everyday we have people tell us when they followed the suggestion given in such for any time they see a lot of difference, so would suggest you make it a habit to every month or so you read the reading over again - all together, in that way believe you will make the most out of it.

These seem to be times when all of us have unusual burden for our minds as oft for our bodies, we are having the time of our life, trying to adjust our selves (my wife and I) to the idea of both our boys being in the army for a year or more. Can’t see very far - nor have we felt, even under this mental strain, it a very good idea to ask questions regarding international conditions but rather to live the life, toward PEACE but not a slacker peace.

Have you seen or heard again from Mr. [1561]? I wrote him myself day or so ago but haven’t heard from him as yet.

Yes - I have a friend who has a good gambler’s chance on getting an Oil field with a little capital - know of any one who would like to take a bit of a chance? Can get a good thing for them if so, would take less than $6000 possibly.

No very little comment has been given on general condition - guess we are really scared to ask.

Thanks again hope all are well. What did you think of the reading on the common cold [902-1] doesn’t sound so common does it?

With all good wishes [signed] Edgar Cayce

R12. 10/7/41 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard from you or since I’ve written to you. My new business has kept me very much occupied and I suppose that as usual you’ve been busy.

Again I was forced, this year, to forgo the anticipated pleasure of attending the congress at Virginia Beach. Sometime I hope to be able to attend as it is an experience which would interest me greatly. I hope everything went off well, as usual. It would interest me, no end to learn all that transpired and if you have the time won’t you tell me about it sometime. I would like very much to receive any records the association may have of the readings given at the time of the congress and of addresses which may have been given at that time. At times like these which we are passing thru; I am anxious to know what is given in these readings of yours.

It may interest you to know that I am now a Sunday School teacher also. I now have the senior class at our local Episcopal Sunday school.

Won’t you write me at your convenience giving me the news of yourself and family and the association.

We are all well and the children are working hard and doing very well in school.

Looking forward to hearing from you, I am,

Yours sincerely yours, [1797]

R13. 10/11/41 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Mighty glad to have yours of the 7th - and to know all are well with you, wish you might have been with us for the last Congress, am sure you would have enjoyed it, am asking the Publications Secy, to send you a copy of the report of the congress, send the 1.00 to her when you get the report - feel sure you would like to have this - and will enjoy it. Of course would have been better to have heard the readings and addresses given, but am sure you will wish to read them.

Wish you could see the new offices - this has been made possible by the contribution of the members, this and this alone, and it is nice and we appreciate what has been done thus far.

Yes, we keep busy and have a time trying to keep up with letters written me but answer every one. Believe we are doing some good. Mr. [2841] and Mrs. [2678] were giving thanks just the other day for your having told Mr. [2841] about the work here.

Do hope you will make the congress next year - each year find renewed interest and real spirituality in the meetings.

Am happy indeed to know you are a S.S. Teacher now, that is fine, and am sure you are getting real help for your self out of helping others, the S.S. Class and the Bible Study group that meets on Tuesday evenings are fine and believe we are helping a bit during this period of turmoil in the minds of most of us.

My wife and I just returned last night from N. C. went to Stovall to see Hugh Lynn married - he married a Miss Taylor, they have gone on a little trip - by motor and will be home in a week or ten days, will have an apartment here, but keep his office here at the house, the other boy is in Army, he came to the wedding and we will take him back to camp today, he is in S. C. now on maneuvers. He is taking training for the Signal Corpse [Corps].

Let us hear from you again.

Remember us to Mrs. […] and with every good wish

[signed] Edgar Cayce

R14. 7/19/42 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

I have just finished reading “A Search for God.” I have of course found it interesting but more than that it is truly moving and inspiring. It is also, I believe, a help in understanding certain spiritual conditions. It has given me real help already. I expect to send several of these books to certain close friends for I believe it will be a help to anyone who reads it. And to-day, in this world of turmoil, we all need any help available.

As you know I again failed to attend the congress. A great disappointment but I still hope to attend and to be a regular at those meetings. I thought of you frequently at the time of the congress and wished again I could have been there. I should be deeply interested to know what transpired or occurred at the congress this year and I should like to see copies of any readings given at that time. Is this possible this year? If so I would appreciate anything you can send me.

In “A Search for God” there are several references to “this critical period” or “this time of test.” From my reading I believe these refer to the present time. Does this refer to more than world-wide war? Can you give me a fuller explanation of what is referred to here.

I am going to impose on you and ask if any readings have been given recently as to what a man’s attitude should be toward military service in this war, having in mind a spiritual point of view. From a material point of view the course is clear but has anything been given from a spiritual point of view.

Of course, those who are drafted have the decision made for them. But I for one am terribly puzzled as to what I should do. As you may know I served in the Naval Aviation during the last war and I believe the Navy could make good use of me now. But I have a terrible pull the other way in my responsibility to my wife and three children. Can you give me any information on this subject?

Please remember me to Mrs. Cayce and to Hugh Lynn and good wishes for yourself, from yours Sincerely, [1797]

R15. 7/23/42 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Was very glad to have yours of the 19th - appreciate more than can tell you your comment on the book “A Search for God” glad you like it - it has ben received very favorably most every where - just hope it has a place at this time and doesn’t fail to give man something as will bring him closer to His GOD that am sure is what is needed at this time.

Will as the publications Secy to mail you a copy of the Congress report - think you will find some things of interest

• had a nice Congress even with the conditions - quite a number of out of town people here - not so long as some of them - but hope indeed to have you here possibly next year.

The book “There is a River” the story of my life, will be out the 12th of Nov. - that is the special edition but you will doubtless receive notice abut same soon.

Yes - while the group was some ten years preparing the book “A Search for God” am sure “critical period” refers to what the world is passing through at this time. Just hope the suggestions there will help all who read the book - and believe from the experience of many that it will - don’t you?

Yes - you may know we have two boys of the age to do army service and quite a number of members and their sons who are in actual service as one of our boys so quite a bit has been given - and each is an individual thing - believe this is about the gist of the matter “each person must choose for themselves” just how they may best serve their IDEAL at this time, whether in actual combat or in some capacity that will contribute a greater knowledge of God’s way in the earth the individual must choose for themselves. H. L. our boy whom you know is not in the army service as yet - he married in the fall last year - expecting a baby this fall has been in and still is in the recreation work for the Camps here about the information has suggested he do it that way if allowed to do so - the other boy who just married the 13th of June was drafted about 16 months ago - he had an electrical Eng. degree - the information suggest he take Signal Corps work

• he was commissioned in that last Apr. - and has since then been at Harvard - finishes there today - will be sent to service in the south some where - possibly Fla., so you may gather from that the nature of the suggestions from the information’s standpoint.

Hope you have no trouble making your choice - am sure with your family you have a first duty there - and with a producer for others for service have a duty there - so it is up to your own choosing I believe.

All fairly well here. Thanks again for letting me hear and hope we may hear from you again soon.

Please remember me to Mrs. […] and the young folks

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

R16. 7/12/43 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

Again I have failed to attend the Congress at Virginia Beach. Again I regret this was necessary. This year business would have permitted me to go but it was, as you know, impossible to obtain the gasoline to make such a trip.

Here, we are very busy as I have put the farm into production on the largest scale possible and have also rented adjacent land. We are raising beef-cattle and pigs altho we also produce some sheep and potatoes. The confusion in Washington is discouraging when I try to plan ahead as the personnel of the O.P.A. and the department of Agriculture seem to be capable of only the most impracticable theories. However, we have the satisfaction that in our small way we may give some help to the war effort.

Of course, I want to hear all about the Congress so may I ask you to give the enclosed dollar to the proper person who may send the Congress booklet to me.

I believe [1817]‘s eyes are growing better slowly and I continue to be optimistic on his behalf. [Copied into 1817-2 Reports.]

[2443] was at … Seminary [Copied into 2443-1 Reports] this past year and I am pleased to say had an enviable record in every way.

I have been hoping to have a life reading for my son […], he comes between [2443] and [1817]. Could you arrange to give him such a reading before he goes back to school about September ninth or tenth.

Please give me all the news when you have time to write and please remember me to Mrs. Cayce and to Hugh Lynn when you write to him.

With best wishes, I am,

Yours very truly, [1797]

R17. 7/14/43 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Mr. [1797] …, Mass.

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Thank you for yours of the twelfth. I certainly wish you might have been with us at the Congress this year, though I know it was mighty hard traveling, but we had really more out-of-town people than our local and we had altogether a very good meeting. I am listing you for the Congress booklet as you suggest, but you did not enclose the dollar. I hope you found it. It sounds as if you have cut yourself out for a pretty good farming job. If you can raise the feed for your cattle and for your pigs, you should be able to do fine. I would like to hear more about it.

[257] and [903] and the boys were here for the meeting. [257] seems to be quite a busy man. We are keeping mighty busy. The book has caused a great deal of interest and I believe from the reports we are having, we must be doing some good.

I am glad to hear that your boy is improving. We are making the appointment for the life reading for […] the first open time we have which is Tuesday morning, January 11, 10:30 to 11:30. It is a long time ahead, I know, but if we don’t get it in now, I do not know when we can get it in.

Hoping that the time will be satisfactory, I am with all good wishes,

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R18. 8/8/43 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

Please forgive me for failing to answer your letter before this. I must be getting absent minded in my old age and will check and double-check myself to be sure I enclose the dollar this time.

As you say I have plenty to do to keep myself busy these days. It is a satisfaction to know that in my small way I am contributing to the needs of the nation. The O.P.A., however, is a constant source of concern for their peculiar attitude makes it impossible to plan ahead.

The good news on the war is encouraging for while the end may yet be a long way off it is comforting to know that we are really on our way. I feel more optimistic than I have for years. I only hope we can be sufficiently far-sighted and generous to make a really lasting peace.

In regard to the reading for […] the time is, of course, acceptable if that is the best you can do. I had hoped to have a reading for him before he returned to school in the fall. May I suggest that if a reading is cancelled you might give his reading in place of it, providing of course it won’t take time from some one who needs it for reasons of health. I shall leave this to your generosity.

With best wishes, I am,

Yours Sincerely, [1797]

…, Mass.

R19. 8/14/43 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Mr. [1797] …, Mass.

Dear Mr. [1797]:

Thanks for yours of the eighth. The Congress booklet will be mailed now in about a week or ten days. They are just working on it now to get it out. Yes, it satisfaction to any of us to feel that we are contributing to the needs of the times even in a small way. I suppose we become rather conscious of it in the great number of the young men who are in the service who have written us for information for themselves - not because they are afraid but, as most of them put it, what are we fighting for? And that we have been able to answer quite a number in a way which seems to have satisfied them and seems to me worthwhile.

Yes, the news on the War seems to be good. We all are growing more optimistic all the time. I only trust that we will not become so optimistic as to lay down on the job - I think it is done when the other fellow is ready to stab them in the back.

I wish we could have gotten an earlier appointment for […] but it would be hard to convey to anyone what a flood of requests there is. It is requiring about four stenographers to write down what I have to say to people these days, and then we are so far behind that I feel ashamed of it. I just hope that it keeps worthwhile all the way. If possible, we will move the appointment ahead, but do not count on this too much, for several people come here at the Beach waiting for a week at a time, hoping that someone will give them his or her appointment. And from now until Labor Day, these will be quite frequent. If I can just keep my own health, and keep my helpers in a good humor, everything will be all right.

Please remember us to Mrs. […]

Thanking you and let us hear from you again.

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R20. 1/28/44 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

I owe you a very real apology and I offer it herewith hoping you will accept it.

As you know I asked for a reading for my son […] and you gave us a date for early in January this year. I set your letter aside planning to write again shortly before the date set. During December we decided to move from …, where my work is. In looking for a house and in moving which we did starting the fifth of January, I mislaid your letter and the reading slipped my mind. I only hope it did not inconvenience you too seriously.

I still want a life reading for […] and if you are still willing, in view of my stupidity, I would appreciate it if you will set a date.

I was very interested to see the other day in the … Library a copy of “There is a River”.

What news do you have of Hugh Lynn, is he still in this country?

When do you think this war will be over? [See the rest of this letter under 1817-2 Reports.]

R21. 2/4/44 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Mr. [1797] …, Conn.

My dear Mr. [1797]:

I have yours of the 28th. I wish we could make the appointment for your son for the Life Reading real soon, but the best we can do is the morning of August 31, 10:30 to 11:30 E.W.T. I hope that will be satisfactory. Be sure to let us have the application and the questions that you would like to have asked at the time of the reading.

Hoping everything is going well with you, and with kindest regards to you both, I remain,

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce [EC:mpw]

R22. 2/11/44 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

Thank you for your kind letter. I can’t help but say, however, that it is a great disappointment to learn the date for the reading is set at such a long time off. You see, this is not a case of curiosity but we are just now very much worried over […]. Some steps should be taken and we had hoped the information received from you would help us to make a decision. Really we need such information now, in immediate future to help us. I do not propose, however, that this is as urgent as a reading for some one who is very sick but it is, to us at least, very important.

Won’t you let me know if anything can be done.

Best wishes to all of you,

Sincerely, [1797]

R23. 2/17/44 EC’s letter to [1797]:

Mr. [1797] …, Conn.

Dear Mr. [1797]:

I have yours of the 11th and note what you have to say about the appointment for the Life Reading for […]. I wish it were possible for us to give you an immediate appointment, but it would be difficult for you to imagine how many hundreds of people have been request and are requesting appointments. I have just about as many appointments to make for individuals today as I did make any YEAR BEFORE the book was published.

Now if you can figure out what I am to do with them, I would like to give you a job of managing the Association. I don’t see how I can make it earlier than the morning of August 31st. Of course, if this is going to be too late, we will be glad to return your membership fee.

I’m sorry, but I’m still very human. Be sure to let us know about this, I am

Very sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

[GD’s note: This was dictated by him but not signed by him.]

R24. 7/19/44 [1797]‘s letter to EC [Typed note at top of page: “Order Listed. M. W. 7/21/44”]:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

If I may add my comment to many you have probably received, that was certainly a fine and beautiful letter by Thomas Sugrue. [See Thomas Sugrue’s letter, Par. R25 below. It was printed in the July 1944 A.R.E. Bulletin.] I hope we can accomplish our purpose and so conduct ourselves when this war is won that any future conflict will be impossible.

Please send me a booklet of the last Congress. I enclose a dollar.

With best wishes to you and yours, I am,

Sincerely, [1797]

R25. 7/44 Thomas Sugrue’s letter to EC, used in 1944 A.R.E. Bulletin:

Dear Boss [EC]:-

It is a week today since we sat with the radio turned on all through the morning and afternoon and night, hearing the first news of the invasion. Between the brief, tantalizing bulletins, that said so little and suggested so much, we prayed that not too many would have to be killed, not too many maimed, not too many blinded, shocked, disfigured; for they were dying for our sins - to save a liberty we imperilled by denying it to others; they were dying to save a world that had very nearly ceased to be Christian.

We felt very strongly what the invasion means to us: Theirs is the sacrifice, and theirs will be the resurrection. Ours is the responsibility to spread and maintain and defend the faith they watered with their blood. This, we must say to ourselves as we make the peace, is their body; this is their blood.

We had not much to give them in the way of faith when they left. Our temples were bright and shining, but most of them were empty. This was told me by the boys themselves. They went there and found them so. They said to me, “What shall we believe?” I said, “Believe in God. He did not ruin the church. Believe in yourself. God made you. You are a participant in His creation. Reach out with your heart and your spirit to take your heritage. Your mind will follow, no matter what obstacles are put in its path.”

On last Tuesday night at 11:15 I lay in bed listening to a broadcast from the invasion coast - one of those records made by the on-the-spot reporters. This fellow was Charles Collingwood, of Columbia Broadcasting System. It was a hot night; the full moon was high and Mary was sitting on the porch outside the window, also listening. Collingwood said he was soaked through, that their landing craft was loaded with TNT, and that he was frankly nervous. The sound of firing was audible. He said, “I see a Naval captain stopping to look curiously at my rig. Perhaps I can get him to say a few words. Will you come over, Captain?” Then I heard a voice - a voice very familiar to me - say, “I’m not a captain. I’m just a lieutenant, but after you’ve been on this beach a little while you look like almost anything.”

“It’s Jerry! Jerry Danzig!” I said to Mary. We listened closely. There could be no mistake - the phrasing, the choice of words, the laugh, all were Jerry’s. But he sounded so calm, so matter-of-fact, that I could hardly believe he was not standing beside me, instead of supervising the unloading of a batch of dynamite on the invasion beach of Normandy, with shells dropping all around him. Briefly, expertly, he told how the boys were doing. Then the broadcaster said, “Will you tell us your name, Lieutenant?”

“No,” Jerry said. “I work for a rival network in New York. I don’t want to spoil your broadcast.” That was Jerry - even under fire he was the complete gentleman.

What I want to tell you and the congress about Jerry is this: As you know, Jerry was publicity director for the Mutual Broadcasting System when war came - he is an old and dear friend of mine and one of our earliest Life Reading babies, being, in addition, one of our Egyptians. He sought a commission in the Navy, hoping for action but pretty well convinced he would be put into some kind of work resembling that which he had done in civilian life. He got his wish, however, and was made second in command of an LST, one of those strange craft that go right up to the beach and discharge smaller ships, men, and tanks, taking back the dead and wounded. He took his ship to Sicily for the invasion, then to Salerno, then to Anzio. When last he wrote to me he was himself in command. He said in the letter:

“During the past year I have taken to good, solid prayer. So has every man on my ship. Years ago you told me that a spiritual revival was inevitable. I was not very much interested then. I am now. Is this it?”

Over the invasion coast the bombers flew. In one of them two boys named Jim and Joe crouched at their guns - one in the top turret, one in the waist of the ship. They had come to see me before their crew left Drew Field in Tampa, to fly overseas. They were nervous, Jim particularly so. Both had been in England and completed the allotted twenty-five missions. They had returned to this country with the understanding that their combat days were over - they would be used to instruct. But there was a shortage of men; after a furlough and a stay at a rehabilitation center they were assigned to a new crew - a green crew - and a new ship. Their nervousness came from their feeling that they had run out of their luck. Joe’s bomber was the only one left after twenty-five missions over Germany, the lone survivor of its squadron. Could he hope for the same good fortune again? Jim was even more depressed. He was one of five brothers, all in the service. Two had been killed; one had returned home, blind. He believed he had survived twenty-five missions because of the skill of his pilot; now he would have a new one, a green one.

Joe was from my home town. I knew him and his family. He began to question me, to draw me out. Suddenly I realized what he was after. He knew I studied psychic phenomena, religion, philosophy. He wanted me to talk about these things, particularly death. I began to speak, casually.

“Well,” I said, “You can’t lose. You’re holding a royal flush. If you get back, the world is yours, and you will have memories to make the rest of your life rich. If you don’t come back, you go over to the other side with money in the bank. Few of us get a chance to die for a good cause - with most of us it is a selfish lingering, and if we leave behind anything but our insurance we are lucky.

“The only important thing is the pattern. The body is a mess of atoms grouped around the pattern, the way iron filings group around a magnet. Take the magnet away and they are free to do as they please again. Your plane isn’t much good without its crew. The crew is the pattern.

“Once a pattern is free, it can operate in other places - look at the sky when you’re on a night run. Every star is a sun. There are more worlds than there are people on this earth. On some of them things will be easier. We may not have to eat, or dig ditches. Our bodies may be lighter. Instead of taste, smell, hearing, touch, and sight, our five senses may be love, kindness, humility, appreciation of beauty, and longing. If so, there would be things for them to exercise upon, as there are things here for us to exercise our eyes and fingers and ears and nose on. Wouldn’t that be wonderful - to taste love the way you taste a steak, to smell beauty the way you smell a flower, to touch humility the way you stroke a kitten, to hear longing the way you hear the wind, or music?

“Those worlds are in all stages of evolution. They need strong, brave souls, to do the things necessary for their unfoldment. You boys would qualify - a world may need a Columbus, to discover new continents, an Edison to discover electricity, a Washington to free a nation, a Wright to discover the airplane. You might get the assignment. You would deserve it.”

I talked on in that vein, watching their reactions. Slowly their imaginations took fire. They were unmarried, young, adventurous - I painted a picture of the cosmos which sounded as attractive as the Wild West was to me in my boyhood. They began to make comments, to ask questions, to joke about what they would be and where they would go, after death.

“This place,” I said, “is just a mudball. I’ll be glad to leave when my work is done. But I want to be sure the work is done, and done well, before I go, otherwise I’ll be demoted instead of promoted. That’s where you fellows have a sure bet. You take the sins of the world on your shoulders when you fly into battle.”

When they were ready to leave Jim shook my hand and said, “Thanks for what you told us. I’m going to be all right now. I’m going back there and do just what they tell me to do. I’ll be all right.”

I was puzzled at these remarks until Mary told me - after they were gone - that Joe had told her Jim was so depressed he was ready to quit, to accept a dishonorable discharge and go home. A few days later they left for England.

When they come back? That is our problem; it is what every one of us should ponder. They will have saved us. Will we be worth it? Will the temples still be empty? If not, then we should be busy filling them now, with love, beauty, faith, and the light of a new and expanded hope. Only this, a new Christianity, will answer the soldier who comes back to our land and, looking at it, says to himself, “This is my body, this is my blood.”

Our soldiers now are facing death, with clear eyes, strong hearts, and serene spirits. Can we face them in the same high way when they come back? If we have been about Our Father’s business we can.

My love and best wishes to you for the congress, where those who gather will, I am sure, be seeking to do His will.

[signed] Tom

R26. 8/3/44 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

As you will remember, I wrote you last winter for a reading for my son […]. At that time he was very indifferent to his school work and had absolutely no idea of what he wanted to prepare for in later life. Mrs. […] and I had hoped a reading would help us to determine whether or not […] was in the right school and what his aptitudes might be. During the later months of the school year […]‘s work improved, I am glad to say, and we have decided to send him back to the same school for another year at least. In any case I am afraid it is impossible to have a reading for him now as he is away at a farm working and I have no way of knowing where he will be at a given time.

I would appreciate it very much if you could arrange to give a reading for him during next Christmas vacation. If any changes were recommended we could make the needed preparations for the following school year.

Is there any possibility of having a business reading within the next month or two or are you too busy? Of course I do not consider a business reading as important as a health reading and I am sure you don’t so I wouldn’t want to interfere in any way with the more important work. Will you let me know about this? I read with interest Hugh Lynn’s speech before the Congress.

Wasn’t it fortunate he could get a leave from his duties at that time. [5/24/44 HLC’s letter from England entitled WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THIS MAN? used in 8/44 A.R.E. Bulletin. See Par. R27 below.]

I get to New York City only about once or twice a year now and on those rare occasions I have called [257] on the phone but have missed him each time. Won’t you please remember me to him when you see him. With best wishes to you and yours, I am

Sincerely, [1797]

R27. 8/44 A.R.E. BULLETIN using HLC’s letter from England, dated May 24, 1944: [Also used under 254-115 Reports.]

VOL. XII. II

B U L L E T I N

ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia.

“Man’s search for truth is his search for God.”

We are favored this month with an article from Hugh Lynn Cayce, Manager of the Association. This article is very timely, as there are now so many new members, who need such information on the ideals and purposes of the Association and on his father’s relationship to the Association and to the members.

“WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THIS MAN?”

England, May 24, 1944

May I add my welcome and greetings to you who are attending the meetings of the Thirteenth Annual Congress of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated!

For several days, I have been trying to select a subject for this paper; something more than hello and good-bye, but obviously not a treatise on anything demanding technical study and research. The army routine hardly permits time for that; certainly not just now. The result has been considerable thinking about a subject which has as many sides as there are individuals involved: namely, WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION?

Frequently, my father receives letters containing a tirade over the necessity of joining a society in order to secure a reading. For many individuals the blank is only a form, something to be filled out in order to secure the reading in question. The signing of membership forms constitutes the first and last act for too many as members.

Part of the indifference has been due to confusion on the part of those who constitute the Association’s policy forming group and the members of the office staff. Much of the confusion is due to a wide variety of concepts held by important members. All of the indifference and confusion are not without basis and can be traced to some consistent, but hard-to-interpret, statements in readings given over a period of many years.

There are two horns to the dilemma. On one hand there is the constant warning that the Association must not become a cult or ism with any formal system of beliefs, and on the other there is need for concerted study and unity in presenting “the work.” This is neatly phrased by the readings “in decency and order.” Since I do not have the readings in front of me, I cannot go into this in any exhaustive manner. Everything from details of membership fees to broad principles are contained in readings on the Association.

A careful study of all these past readings would be in order in preparing any expansion of the membership activities.

In the development of the Association program the privileges and work of members form the backbone of the organization. Stated simply, the purpose of the Association is to serve its members.

For example, an individual seeking a reading becomes a member of the Association, for only members of the Association can receive readings. This reading is a privilege, a service rendered to the member. For it he pays a membership fee, either as an Active or Associate member. Any function of the organization can be interpreted in terms of service to the members, and reversely, only through members can the work of the organization be carried on. There is no need to follow this further. I wanted to establish a simple premise from which we can examine certain general principles.

Each person will come seeking something different. You know what these are, for you were motivated by these desires: some come seeking help for a suffering physical body; some want help for a loved one; others have a problem in human relationships or a decision which must be made regarding their work; a few are interested in the possibilities of scientific research, in studying the laws which govern the unusual manifestations of the readings; many are attracted by the strangeness of the whole matter and come out of curiosity, fluttering about for a time and then either they settle down or drift off; a growing number find new spiritual stimuli. These are common interest, easily recognized by all of you.

The Association program must be broad and free if it is to serve all of these needs and interests.

Yet, we must pause and consider still more basic aspects of the principles of service involved. All of the above attractions of the work are only means to an end. In serving its members the Association is committed to stimulation of the spiritual nature of man.

This does not mean that the organization has any set formula or any system of beliefs. It is freedom from all these which gives the Association its greatest opportunity.

Let us state this a bit differently. The readings point out that each individual is part of a great system of spiritual evolution. Every physical reading, every life reading, every mental and spiritual reading, is concerned with giving man a better understanding of his relationship with God and with his fellow man. Every department of the Association, every phase of its program, must recognize this principle and lead to this end.

There are expressions describing methods which are essential: freedom of thought and expression; simplicity and clarity; cooperation; honesty.

The time has come when we must cease being vague about membership in the Association. It is time for those interested in the work to stop saying that the Association is an organization which permits Edgar Cayce to give psychic readings without the law attacking him. Edgar Cayce does not need the Association. This is a strange statement, you say. Isn’t it for Edgar Cayce that we are working as members of the Association? Certainly not! A great many of our members, some of them prominent in its affairs, have for a long time been assuming that they are rendering a personal service. There is no doubt that some are drawn to this point of view because of past relationships which bind them karmicly (if I may be permitted to build a word).

In becoming connected with the Association Edgar Cayce has limited himself and his work to the intelligence and ability of those who make up the membership of the organization.

In thinking through this matter let us examine some general statements which will help us think clearly about membership in the Association. Without the readings in front of me, I may not be able to quote exact passages but the ideas will not be far from the information given through the years in the readings.

1. There will be two classes of members; Associate and Active.

2. Associate members hold a membership for one year and during that time may apply for readings. They receive the monthly Bulletin. Through the Bulletin and such letters or circulars as may be prepared for the purpose, the Associate members should be informed of the various activities of the organization and given the opportunity to take a more active part as an Active member.

3. Active members SHOULD BE the real Association. The most important of their functions is one which is ignored (as it is in civic life;) namely, the selection by vote of the Board of Trustees of the Association. This Board should consist of Active members who have taken a prominent part in the Association activities in their respective communities. This answers the problem of Active members voting on people whom they do not know. The work of the Active member is limited only by his initiative, for every effort has been made not to limit the direction or extent of an individual’s study or participation in any phase of work.

4. This brings us to the Board of Trustees, Active members who have shown a real interest in the work in the eyes of other Active members in their community. After this vote is taken each name is presented to a reading and thus checked as a future Board member. The existing Board of Trustees is bound by the Association charter to accept this final list and so elects them yearly to serve for three years; thus one-third of the Board is retired each year.

It is this Board that selects the officers of the Association including President, Vice-President, Secretary, Manager, Treasurer and delegates the power of the selection of the office staff. It is this Board that controls the policies of the organization, plans its major operations and works out the program.

Briefly, what are some of the services now being rendered the Active members:

A. The opportunity to secure readings through Edgar Cayce. The assurance that these readings will be recorded accurately and the records preserved carefully. Members have a right to expect prompt handling of all their affairs pertaining to these readings, and our organization should endeavor to maintain a schedule which will make this possible.

B. Active members receive free all publications of the Association, including mimeographed and printed booklets. They have a right to expect a publication program which will cover all phases of the work.

C. The Active members have free access to the Association library and extracted records of the organization. (No one but the Secretary and one working on the extracting have access to the personal records, which are filed under a classification number.)

D. Active members are supplied with leaflets for distribution, are encouraged to organize study groups and, if they have time, act as Regional Representatives who assist in the interpretation of readings, prepare questions and follow up important case studies.

Look ahead and visualize some of the services which can be rendered Active members: I will only list them now, perhaps you will help us plan and fulfill them.

1. A monthly printed magazine giving a far more comprehensive picture of the work than can be achieved through our Bulletin.

2. A radio program which will reach many more thousands of people with the information and inspirational material.

3. A lecture program that will bring outstanding members of the Association to their communities - frequently.

4. A well organized study group program.

5. An expansion of the printed booklets to include every phase of the work, prepared by authorities on the various subjects.

6. Use of one of the finest libraries on psychical research in the world. (A mail exchange should be worked out.) We have only scratched the surface on this library program.

7. A research program which will provide helpful and valuable information direct to the members based on the finest possible experimentation handled by the best men who can be secured.

8. A series of books which will amplify THERE IS A RIVER.

9. Adequate provision for lecture, study and library space near the records, and near Edgar Cayce.

10. A complete index system on the thousands of readings in the files which will make all the information available by subject. This will be supplemented by an extracting system which will provide hundreds of looseleaf books in the library containing data under a variety of subject headings. This extracting system should be extended so as to make it possible for extracts from readings to be furnished by mail to members interested in special subjects.

Let me return now to the first premise. The purpose of the Association is to serve its members. All activities must be pointed toward an ultimate stimulation of the spiritual consciousness, leading to a better understanding of the relationship between man and his God and man and his fellow men.

There are those of you who will say that I have not stressed enough the importance of Edgar Cayce, the importance of working with him, for him.

To those of you who think this: The life of Edgar Cayce has been dedicated to the service of his fellow men. There are few of us who will ever (in this life) be permitted to serve as he serves. In building a structure which will give all men the full benefits of his work we are serving in a way which cannot be measured in time or space. It is not his work, it is our work! People like you and I, and thousands of others who have come to know him, have an opportunity, a chance, which will not come again, perhaps, for hundreds of years. He has no problem, no question. In every reading his life is fulfilled and God is glorified. Ours is the question, “WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THIS MAN?”

294-202. “God seeks all to be one with Him. And as all things were made by Him, that which is the creative influence in every herb, mineral, vegetable, or individual activity, is that same force ye call God, seeking expression! Even as when God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. for, this is law; this is love.

“Hence those who seek in sincerity, in hope, in purpose, to know, receive only to the measure that they manifest their hope, their belief, their desire in a God-purpose through a promise made to a man!

“Thus ye have the source. Thus ye have the manner. The seeker answers. For, know ye all: Ye give an account unto God for every deed, for every idle word, for every purposeful hope you have made manifest. Then, to all: Let not thy heart be troubled. Let it not be afraid. For ye believe in God. Then, as His children, for thy sake, for thy Lord’s sake, act like it!”

THE BUILDING FUND

Those who have attended the last two meetings of the Congress have observed how crowded has been the library, which we have had to use for a lecture room. Many have not been able to hear either lectures or readings because they found neither seats nor standing room for themselves.

The Board, recognizing this existing condition and realizing that as the years pass the attendance at the Congress will be larger and larger, began to plan for an auditorium, a larger library, more offices and, if funds are adequate, bedroom and other facilities that will meet the needs of the members of the Association, who will attend the Congress in the future.

The following are extracts from a recent reading to the members of the Association, calling attention to this important step in the progress of the work.

254-115. “Prepare for a meeting place, yes - when consistent with the needs of those who are through this channel seeking to know themselves and their Maker the better. Let each contribute according to the dictates of his own conscience.

“There should be the presentation of the needs of the Association for the building. Let the secretary of the Building Fund prepare such. She can do a good job! Let this ever be presented, understood, that all contributions to the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., are deductible in making out individual income tax returns.”

Contributions should be sent to:

Mrs. Richmond Seay Secretary of Building Fund 425 South Main Street Blackstone, Virginia

R28. 8/14/44 EC’s letter to [1797]: …, Conn.

Dear Mr. [1797]:

I have your letter of August 3rd. It was very nice to hear from you again. We have been so busy here that it has been mighty hard to keep anywhere in a respectable distance with our appointments.

I note what you have to day [say?] about the reading for […]. Am making the appointment for the afternoon of December 30, between 3:30 and 4:30 P.M., our time. I believe this is the same time as you have. If that will be satisfactory be sure to let me know.

I haven’t been able to work for the past three weeks and with our appointments already a year in advance, it gives you some idea of what we are up against here at this time. I have not been physically able and have really been going almost too heavy. I hope that I will be able very soon to get back to work to carry on in a way that I may be used to be the most help to the most people. I don’t think that it would be possible for us to get a reading in for you such as you ask any time this year, unless we were to undertake it on the same day the appointment is made for […]. And that may be too far off for you, I don’t know. You can let me know about it.

The talk that Hugh Lynn wrote to the Members of the Association was one written from England. He has been there for a year or more now and is now in France, so it was one just written not one delivered in person. Neither of the boys have been home now for over a year. The other one is in the South Atlantic but is in the defense phase of the operations as he is in the Radar Division of the Army. Both seem to be doing very well.

I am in hopes that both you and Mrs. […] are fine and that everything is going well for you. Be sure to let us know and hear from you as to whether the time set will be satisfactory for […].

With kindest personal regards to each of you, I am

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R29. 10/30/44 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mrs. Cayce,

I have just finished reading with a great deal of interest the report of this congress. I consider it one of my misfortunes that the congress is held each year at just the time that my business is most active and demands my undivided attention.

I noticed that one of the speakers at the congress spoke about meat in the diet as tho it was undesirable. Have you ever had any indication from your information as to the best diet from every point of view for a more or less normal person.

Another question I would like to ask is this: Have you on file any advice for a person with a somewhat over-active thyroid gland?

I know you are very busy but I hope you will try not to over do. Please remember me to Hugh Lynn when you write to him.

With best wishes, I am, Yours Sincerely, [1797]

R30. 12/14/44 [1797]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

It has now been some time since I have had any news of you and I hope you are entirely recovered. I was very sorry to hear you were having such a difficult time. About the end of October I took one of my rare trips to New York City and was fortunate to find [257] in his office. He brought me up to date till then. Has Hugh Lynn been able to return to help you? I understood that such a possibility was under consideration.

Having no recent news of you I do not know if you are now giving readings. Naturally, I hope you are but at the same time I hope you are not unless you are completely recovered.

As you will recall, during August, you gave an appointment for a life reading for my son […] on December 30th between 3:30 and 4:30. I am anxious to have this reading for […] before he goes back to school after Christmas vacation because as you can understand it would be difficult to arrange during the school term. I hope this is not too much for you to do and I believe some real help should come from it for […] who is still having a difficult time. If this reading can be given I would like to send you a few questions to be asked and at the same time I will forward you the fee.

With best wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, I am

Yours sincerely, [1797]

R31. 10/10/60 Daughter, [2443], reported on her Life Rdg.

Background

Background

B1. See 1797-2.

Mentioned Entities

A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Entity (Cayce Term), Purpose, Hugh Lynn Cayce, New York City, Soul, Thomas Sugrue, Free Will, England, Search for God Study Groups, Book of Job, Gertrude Cayce, Virginia Beach, Virgin Mary, Florida, Glands (Esoteric), Ideal, Photography (Atlantean), Records (Atlantean), Texas

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1797-3, ReadingID 8109.