Reading 1800-29

TEXT OF READING 1800-29

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Date: 12/31/1936 Sex: F ReadingID: 8143

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of December, 1936, in accordance with request made by Mr. Thomas B. House, Manager of the Health Home Remedies Corp., Active Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Thomas B. House, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Edgar Evans Cayce, and Boyd Davis.]

308-9 Time of Reading Essex Bldg., 11:45 to 12:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Norfolk, Va. (H.H.R. Corp., Thos. House. You will consider the work in preparing and placing on the market the hair curler, a quantity of which has been prepared in accordance with instructions through the readings and with which experiments suggested through this channel have been performed. You will advise us as to further procedure in perfecting and presenting this product to the public. Ans. Ques.)

1. EC: Yes, we have the Health Home Remedies Corporation and its activities, Thomas B. House and his experiments with the Hair Curler, and the Hair Curler itself.

2. In considering all the experiments, the tests on same should be checked more definitely as to the number of hours or days that the solution is allowed to stand, the heat, the temperature at which the first and second portions of same come off in the distillation, the character of hair on which it is used. These should be checked more accurately.

3. As has been indicated, first begin with the experiments upon real hair, under the various conditions; how long has it (the sample that is tested) been from the head, how much oil, what color, what weight, what shades, and all of these kept as an accurate record.

4. As to how long same, first, requires for the curling, whether only by the combing in; the heat, under what pressure by steam, under what pressure under electronic heat, under what grade or temperature and all of these should be and must be tested if you would know what is to be expected.

5. Then after these experiments have been made, begin by taking some individual who has alive hair. Note its shade, the complexion, the growth, the manners of activity, and begin with the experiments upon this. This will require at least, if it is worked at every day, two to six months to two years, dependent upon just how much work, how accurate the records are kept of each. You have something! what will you do with it?

6. Ready for questions.

7. (Q) Have the quantities of the curler which have been prepared, and are now in the office, 308-9 Essex Bldg., Norfolk, Va., been prepared properly? (A) As has been indicated, this should not be dependent upon any information here, and that it will tell you what heat you had it! Do you know? How many days, how many hours, how many minutes was it in fermentation? Do you know? These keep records of! Not that this will hand you this or that. You must work for it!

8. (Q) What is the most effective way to apply the hair curler? (A) As just indicated. Begin by the tests first on natural hair, the various shades. Test each one of them. Know what it will do. Then when it has not complied with that ye think is correct, THEN ask and it’ll tell you what to do with it! but until you do something about it, we don’t give you anything!

9. (Q) What is the principal element in the solution which is condensed from the steam that is driven off from the fermented bark and seed solution? (A) Silium [?] [Sodium?] Salicylate Acidity!

10. (Q) Should we use Bay Rum with the distilled solution or would it be better to use pure alcohol? (A) Bay Rum, as has been given - this is what is best to use in your first tests.

11. (Q) What proportions should be used? (A) Sufficient to preserve same. This you get by tests as to the specific gravity, as to the fermentation - which is as has just been given dependent upon how long the fermentation has been before it is distilled.

12. (Q) Should the Bay Rum be added to the distilled solution at any special temperature, or just when it has cooled off enough to prevent the alcohol from evaporating? (A) Just as has been cooled off, or rather a temperature of 70.

13. (Q) Should any other properties be added to the solution which we now have to make it more effective? (A) Test what you have and then what is lacking may be given!

14. (Q) Just what is the action of this solution on the hair? Does it affect the growth of the hair? (A) As has been indicated, when we reach these stages of same there will.be given that as is necessary for the application to scalp to preserve not only the color, the tone, the shade, but the growth of the hair also. This if it is in proper form does not affect the color nor its growth; rather helpful. The activity of same is to enter each pore, for it (the hair) has what may be termed a pore or opening all the way through. It affects the sides of the walls; causes it not to kink but to become pliable and bend to those forms in which it is set.

15. (Q) What would you suggest as a name for this curler? (A) Let’s have something before we have a name!

16. (Q) What would be the best temperature to maintain for the solution of seed and bark while the fermentation is in progress? (A) About 101-102.

17. (Q) Why was this solution recommended to individuals if it is dangerous to use as indicated in last reading? (A) Because it was sought, because it was sought as to what would produce. It does!

18. (Q) Should an electric dryer be used on the hair after it has been treated with the curler? (A) As given, these should be tested - some with the hot air, some with electric, some with one way, some another. These shall be made, if ye will gain any knowledge of what ye are doing!

19. (Q) Any other suggestions? (A) Begin with this as has been indicated. Follow it through in each of its stages, each of the steps. For ye have something very much worth while, if you want to make money!

20. We are through for the present.

Two Copies to Hugh Lynn Cayce Copy to Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 1/4/37 HLC’s ltr. to Milton Harrison:

Mr. Milton W. Harrison 110 East 42nd Street, New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Harrison:

We are considering the setting of a date for the semi-annual Trustees meeting A.R.E.], usually held in January. Will you please communicate with Mr. Johnston and advise him as to your choice in the matter.

It seems important to me that we come together the first of the year to discuss the results of the past year’s work and plan for the future. There are to some general policies that require attention. It will not be necessary this year to raise funds to begin a program as last year.

As a result of a personal reading in relation to the work of the Association I am considering coming to New York for two or three months to make new contacts and follow up old ones. The effort would be to keep a steady stream of new readings and more thorough follow-up on both physical and life readings given in the past. This would lead to contacts with physicians, psychologists, etc. I plan to stay as inexpensively as possible in New York and have somewhere the use of a phone and typewriter. Work here will keep me until March. Plan to be in New York in March, April and possibly part of May. The details of this will have to be worked out and I will need the cooperation of the Trustees in making contacts. Any suggestions you may have will be appreciated.

Best wishes for the New Year.

Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce

R2. 1/11/37 Thomas House’s ltr. to prospective stock holder:

HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION 308-309 ESSEX BUILDING NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

Mrs. […] Hotel … …, N.Y.

Dear Mrs. […]

We have been asked to call to the attention of member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated, a plan for forwarding the work of the Association through a new affiliated organization - Health Home Remedies Corporation.

Quickly stated, the major objectives of this new corporation are:

(1) To relieve human suffering by making those remedies which are given repeatedly in the psychic readings of Mr. Edgar Cayce, available to the public through regular retail outlets.

(2) To make a profit from the sale of such products and thereby supply much needed money for the advancement of the work of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

(3) Also to make a profit so that those who supply the original capital money for the new corporation will get continuing dividends on their money.

For the present, the preferred stock of the corporation is being offered ONLY to members of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. This is as it should be; for it is felt that members of the Association, with their faith and belief in the work of Mr. Edgar Cayce and their desire to further his work might well criticize the Association if the corporation should meet with any substantial success and they had not been given an opportunity to supply ALL of its capital requirements.

At this point you will want definite information concerning this preferred stock. It is 6% Cumulative. It is Preferred as to dividends and assets. It participates with common stock in dividends beyond the cumulative 6% return.

Now, with regard to the common stock: 85% of that stock is owned by the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. (As the corporation prospers the Association will have money available to enlarge and continue its efforts for the relief of suffering - which work, in the past, has been made possible only because of the generous financial help of individual members.) The remaining 15% of the common stock of the corporation has been turned over to Messrs. Edgar Cayce and Hugh Lynn Cayce. Control of the Corporation is, at all times, to be in the hands of the Association.

Plans are being made for marketing three different products. The first of these three products, IPSAB, is a remedy for Pyorrhea. The formula for this product was given twelve years ago for the first time. It appeared again and again in many subsequent individual readings. Reports regarding it were so favorable that years of research work and testing were given over to it. Leading pyorrhea specialists are now obtaining remarkable results in case after case in which IPSAB is used.

You will find more detailed information on this remarkable new product in a folder called “Pyorrhea - Its History, Treatment, and Prevention”, which we are enclosing with this letter. It will not be difficult for you to see, we are certain, that a natural result of placing on the market a tested product which will relieve Pyorrhea, one of the most prevalent and destructive diseases, will be sales and the gradual growth of financial returns and profits.

The other two products which the new corporation is planning to market are: T-I-M, a relief for Hemorrhoids, which has been used effectively both externally and internally; and a RADIO-ACTIVE APPLIANCE. In this letter it is not possible to go into detail regarding these two products. We shall be glad, however, to send you information concerning them if you will only ask us to do so.

The purpose of this letter, in addition to acquainting you with what the Association is doing with respect to the new corporation, is to offer you the opportunity, as a member of the Association, to make a most UNUSUAL contribution for the relief of human suffering - a contribution which has excellent prospects of returning you money profit as well as serving its original humanitarian purpose.

Sufficient money has already come in from a few members of the Association to enable us to incorporate the new business and to begin operations. Surely you will want to join those who have had the courage and faith to make this start possible.

With this letter you will find a pamphlet which is fully descriptive of the corporation and which we know you will read with great interest. In that pamphlet you will find a preferred stock subscription blank.

We hope you will indicate in that blank the number of shares to which you will subscribe. We also hope that no one will subscribe for more than he can afford to lose of the hoped for objectives should not materialize.

You may be sure your money will be wisely handled for the relief of human suffering - and, we believe, for eventual profit, and the enlargement, of the charitable work of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated.

Please let us have your subscription as promptly as possible.

Sincerely yours,

HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION

[signed] Thomas B. House, General Manager SUBSCRIPTION BLANK

DATE…, 1937

Health Home Remedies Corporation 308-309 Essex Bldg. Norfolk, Va.

Dear Sir:

I hereby subscribe to … shares of Preferred Stock of Health Home Remedies Corporation, having a par value of $100 per share.

Enclosed is my check for $… representing payment in full for the amount of my subscription.

or

Enclosed is my check for $… representing payment of 25% of the amount of my subscription, and I agree to pay an additional 25% during each of the next three months.

Certificates of stock are to be registered as follows:

Name…

Address…

Very truly yours,

Signature…

R3. See 1800-25, Par. R35 for prospectus sent to members informing them about stock options available to them by the H.H.R. Corporation.

R4. 1/37 Report from H.H.R. Corporation:

RADIO-ACTIVE APPLIANCES

REPORTS

HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION Norfolk, Virginia

INDIVIDUAL REPORTS

CONDITION: …

DESTROYED NERVE TISSUE

“The Radio-Active was used on my son [469]. Early in life he was subjected to very high fever which, according to Mr. Cayce’s Reading, destroyed the tissue around the Lyden and Adrenal Glands. The Radio-Active Appliance was suggested in the reading, carrying Chloride of Gold to rebuild the tissue and stimulate the circulation of the blood. After giving him treatments with the appliance for two months, his physical condition was excellent and his mental condition was very much improved.”

Signed, (Mrs. […]) New York

CONDITION: …

INSOMNIA AND NERVOUSNESS

“By using the Radio-Active Appliance designated to equalize the circulation of the blood, I was able to fall asleep within a few minutes after retiring and the sedatives which I had formerly been taking to produce sleep were no longer necessary. I noticed a great improvement in my nervous condition after I had used the Appliance for only three days.”

Signed, (Mrs. [808]) Washington, D.C.

CONDITION: …

NERVOUSNESS

“I had a peculiar sensation of not being able to walk straight, walking to the left, so that I seemed to have lost my equilibrium. After using the Radio-Active appliance for a short period of time, I overcame this feeling of lost equilibrium, I felt stronger and my circulation which had been poor for a number of years was greatly improved, as a Doctor’s examination showed. I seemed to get a great deal more of rest at night, my resistance to fatigue, colds, and emotional upsets was greatly increased and I feel that I have now regained a normal state of health, thanks to the Radio-Active Appliance.”

Signed (Miss 811]) Washington, D.C.

CONDITION: …

DISTURBED CIRCULATION

“When I started using the Radio-Active Appliance my digestive organs were at fault, causing strain on my heart. My circulation was poor, I could not sleep and I had a sensation of my feet and hands being cold all the time. I got a Radio-Active Appliance and used it once a day for about three months. At the end of that time my circulation had improved, removing the sensation of being cold in my hands and feet all the time, my original digestive trouble had disappeared and now sleep from seven to eight hours every night. I have improved steadily ever since I started using the Appliance.”

Signed, (Miss [774]) New York

PYORRHEA

ITS HISTORY, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION Norfolk, Virginia

HISTORY OF PYORRHEA

No one knows how long man has suffered from Pyorrhea. Its causes, symptoms and treatment are matters of discussion and argument among both authorities and layman. Some of the oldest historical records describe a disease very similar in effects to that we now call Pyorrhea. Our modern civilization with soft, cooked foods and sheltered life has paved the way for the inroads of the germ causing this disturbance. In vain science has attempted to check the growing prevalence but the percentage of those afflicted continues to increase with alarming rapidity. It is claimed by authorities that over 90% of all adults at some time suffer from Pyorrhea. Dentists have claimed that over 50% of all teeth that are lost are affected by Pyorrhea. In every mind the question arises, “Is there nothing that I can do to save my teeth and gums?”

CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS

Though disputed by many authorities, Pyorrhea is believed to be produced through the action of a germ called the Endamoeva Baccalis which attacks the peridental membrane about the base of the teeth. In cooked foods the atomic structure is broken down. Fermentation takes place in the mouth and a film collects on the teeth, furnishing a place of refuge for the germs. First, gums bleed and become sore. Next they recede exposing the soft structure of the teeth. Finally infection sets in, pus is formed and the teeth grow loose. This condition is known as Rigg’s Disease or Pyorrhea in an advanced stage. The whole mouth takes on an unhealthy appearance. The breath is bad. The results are discomfort, loss of teeth and finally more serious complications.

SERIOUS EFFECTS

Pyorrhea is not merely a local infection. The mouth becomes a reservoir of poison that spreads through the alimentary canal and the blood stream to all parts of the system, settling in the weakest portion of the body. From recent investigations authorities believe that rheumatism, appendicitis, neuritis, ulcer of the stomach, gall bladder trouble and malignant endocarditis are among the ailments caused by this disease.

TREATMENTS FOR PYORRHEA

Many various treatments have been devised for Pyorrhea. In some instances the gums are pulled away from the teeth and treated with preparations of one kind or another. Local injections of Ipecac and Emetin Mydrochloride have been tried. All of these are painful and expensive, YET IT IS NECESSARY TO BE TREATED BY A SPECIALIST AFTER YOU HAVE DEVELOPED PYORRHEA. The logical thing to do is to take the precaution to prevent Pyorrhea from getting a start in your mouth.

DISCOVERY OF IPSAB

Over ten years ago the first experiments were undertaken with the properties now used in IPSAB. Since that time constant tests have been made with IPSAB under the supervision of recognized Specialists on Pyorrhea and over a period of time, changes and improvements have been found advisable in improving the compounding of this preparation. The Health Home Remedies Corporation now offers you a preparation which has been found by Pyorrhea Specialists to be an EFFECTIVE treatment for the prevention of gum disorders arising from insufficient activity and exercise of the gums and teeth.

WHAT IS IPSAB?

IPSAB is an especially prepared massage for the gums. It contains five ingredients which are combined at carefully measured temperatures and densities to produce a chemical reaction which is of vital importance in the mouth. THE COMBINED PROPERTIES IN IPSAB ACT AS A TONIC FOR THE GUMS. The regular use of IPSAB stimulates the circulation of the blood to the gums, strengthens the tissue about the teeth, increases the vitality of the gums and aids them in fighting the germs which are ever present in the mouth.

Keep your gums healthy and prevent Pyorrhea from getting a start in your mouth.

ASK YOUR DENTIST ABOUT IPSAB. If you cannot obtain it from your local druggist, write direct to

Health Home Remedies Corporation 308-309 Essex Building Norfolk, Va.

R5. 1/25/37 Thomas House’s ltr. to prospective stock holder:

HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION 308-309 ESSEX BUILDING NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

Miss […] …, N.J.

Dear Miss […]

You will recall that we wrote you concerning plans for profitably marketing IPSAB and other products that have been frequently prescribed by Mr. Cayce in his psychic readings over the last twelve years for members of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

IPSAB and other tested products will be marketed through the Health Home Remedies Corporation. This corporation, as we said to you in our last letter, has been created for the primary benefit of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Capital is needed to make it possible for the Health Home Remedies Corporation to function so that it may, through the products it intends to market, give (1) relief to sufferers, far and wide, who need its products; and (2) increase the scope of the work of Mr. Edgar Cayce.

Full information on IPSAB, the remarkable Pyorrhea and gum disorder corrective with which many dentists have obtained effective results, will be found in a folder which we are enclosing.

In our last letter we sent you a prospectus which was fully descriptive of the work of Health Home Remedies Corporation. Since you have had time to go over this prospectus carefully you may wish to subscribe for a number of shares of participating preferred 6% cumulative stock. A subscription blank is enclosed for your convenience.

Our purpose in inviting you to subscribe to this stock, in addition to seeking an opportunity to (1) make tested remedies of Mr. Cayce available to all who need them and, (2) increase the scope of the Association’s usefulness, is (3) to earn a continuing profit for those who supply the original capital - a reward to which they are justly entitled for their humanitarian kindness in making Health Home Remedies a beneficient reality.

Won’t you let us hear from you as soon as possible regarding the amount of your subscription? Very truly yours,

HEALTH HOME REMEDIES CORPORATION

[signed] Thos. B. House, General Manager

R6. 2/37 Statement by HLC of the 1937 A.R.E. Program:

THE 1937 PUBLICATION PROGRAM of the ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, Incorporated Virginia Beach, Virginia

The board of Trustees of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated, has authorized an expansion in the publication program of the Association to meet the growing need and interest of its members. This new program becomes effective as of January 1.

All Active Members contributing as much as twelve dollars during 1937, over and above Readings obtained, receive the following:

1. Monthly Bulletin - The NEW Bulletins will average six pages. Instead of long involved case reports they will contain news items dealing with developments in every department of the Association, extracts from unusual Readings, reports on research studies with universities, recommendations on books and articles dealing with psychic subjects, etc.

2. Monthly Research Papers - These Research Papers will average twelve pages. (Note the attractive, readable form of the January Study.) During 1937 six of these papers will be devoted to unusual case studies. The other six papers will be devoted to subjects of general interest, such as, Checks on Historical Information in Life Readings; Findings based on research studies with Universities; Psychic Information on the Book of Revelation, Etc.

3. Six Printed Booklets in 1937 - Subjects: Dreams; Auras; Mental Telepathy; Power of Thought; Spiritualism; Spiritual Healing. These booklets will represent more exhaustive discussions of the information collected by the Association on these subjects. (See THERE IS A RIVER as sample.)

4. Literature for general Distribution -

A New Edition of the Booklet on Experiences of Edgar Cayce Association Booklet - Explanation of the work and program Papers explaining:

Life Readings Mental and Spiritual Readings Papers explaining Approach to and Interpretation of Readings Membership Certificate Booklets Publication Lists

Copies of the January Publications have been mailed to you. Read them through carefully, study the program as it is outlined above. We believe you will want to receive these publications regularly.

R7. 2/11/37 M. Harrison’s ltr. to HLC:

MILTON W. HARRISON 110 EAST FORTY-SECOND STREET NEW YORK, N.Y.

Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce, Association for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Hugh Lynn:

I have received a copy of Mr. Johnston’s letter to you of February 10th [in re A.R.E.], and have carefully gone over his proposed letter. While I do think it is long, it tells the story so splendidly and clearly that I believe it is the letter that should be sent; and so far as I am concerned, it may be mailed out any time without any further drafting.

With best regards to all, I am

Sincerely yours, [signed] Milton W. Harrison. [MWH/wm]

R8. 2/16/37 HLC’s ltr. to M. Harrison:

Mr. Milton W. Harrison 110 East Forty-Second Street New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Harrison:

Enclosed you will find a copy of a recent reading [254-93] on the Association, especially relative to the 1937 program. You will notice that the reading verified your suggestion regarding an additional cover letter from my father.

This letter is now being prepared and I expect now to have the sample publications and letters in the mail by Thursday.

We deeply appreciate your cooperation and interest. We have a real service to perform.

Sincerely, [signed] HLC [Hugh Lynn Cayce]

R9. 2/19/37 EC’s sample ltr. sent to membership:

SAMPLE

[Title and address of member]

Dear Mr. […]

Enclosed you will find a letter from Mr. Douglas T. Johnston, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association. This letter outlines clearly the objectives for the 1937 program.

In order that there may be a united effort on the part of all Members who have had or who feel an interest in the work of studying and presenting to others the readings given through me, I am requesting, as a personal favor, that you give this entire program your careful consideration.

With your cooperation we shall look forward to greater opportunities for service during this new year.

Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce

R10. 2/19/37 Ltr. to A.R.E. membership by A.R.E. Chm. of Board, Douglas T. Johnston:

[Title and address of member]

A.R.E. Member

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. has just been held at which was presented a program for the activities of the Association for the year just starting and at which were discussed ways and means for making the program effective.

The whole field of psychic research is suddenly becoming alive. You see it in books, in moving pictures, in lectures, and even in the studies of American universities. There is a need for correlating and evaluating these activities, and our Association can have an important part in such work with the cooperation of its membership.

You yourself have had a personal psychic experience in obtaining a reading through Edgar Cayce. You have seen something of the possibilities of psychic information doing a real service for humanity. Much more in the way of research is necessary, however, and following the research the means must be devised of making the information available to an increasing number of people - those merely interested, and, much more important, those in real need that may be helped by the information.

The first essential is the building of as large an active membership of the Association as possible. By becoming an active member an individual simply evidences his desire to further the work of Edgar Cayce and the activities of the Association. Except for very nominal dues active members assume no obligations of any kind; they are given the opportunity, however, and are urged wherever it is possible, to take a definite part in carrying forward some one or more of the activities of the Association, for example:

a. As an individual research worker. b. As a collector of books and clippings on psychic phenomena. c. As a member of a study group. d. As a representative distributing literature and interest- ing others in the work of the Association and the readings of Mr. Cayce.

Active members of the Association:

1. Receive copies of all publications as outlined herewith.
2. May each secure one Reading at $10 or two Check Physical Readings.
3. Exclusively vote in the choice of Trustees.

The dues of an Active Member have been fixed at Twelve Dollars a year, payable annually, quarterly or monthly at the option of the member. The Trustees, in fixing the dues at such a nominal amount, were impelled by the desire to have the Active Membership just as large as possible and to have no one interested in the work of the Association prevented from being a member because of the cost thereof.

The next essential is the providing of sufficient funds to pay the necessary expenses of the Association including all the charitable work performed by it or by Mr. Cayce as its representative.

The Trustees went carefully over a budget for the ensuing year which was presented at the meeting. There are four people who devote their entire time to the work of the Association - Mr. Edgar Cayce, Mrs. Cayce, Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce, the Manager of the Association, and Miss Gladys Davis, its Secretary. All the files and records of the Association are maintained at the residence of Mr. Cayce, thus obviating additional office expense. The minimum budget including compensation for the above four individuals and including the cost of all publications and other activities of the Association was 8,700. It was felt by the Trustees, however, that since this minimum left no leeway for emergencies, an amount of 10,000 should be the goal sought.

The source of income in the past has been, and it is anticipated will continue for some time in the future to be, the Readings of Edgar Cayce. Mr. Cayce is limited to two Readings a day, and to approximately two hundred and fifty days a year, or a total of five hundred Readings per year. This means that the real cost of a Reading is Twenty Dollars, and that if an income of $10,000 is to be received through the medium of Readings, five hundred Readings must some how be assured for each of which Twenty Dollars will be received.

During the past two or three years an increasing number of the Active Members of the Association have guaranteed a certain number of Readings per year. Some of these Readings the member has allocated for the use of himself and his family; in some cases the member has allocated some of the Readings to charitable cases handled by the Association; in some cases the member has allocated some of the Readings to research Readings; while in some other cases the member in guaranteeing a certain number of Readings has simply obligated himself to secure that many new Associate Members for the Association.

This method has proved so satisfactory in the limited way that it has been used that the Trustees felt that its broader application would at once help tie the membership more closely to the work of the Association, and thus increase their interest, and at the same time would assure the securing of the funds necessary for the continuance of the activities of the Association. It is particularly important, if Mr. Cayce is to continue to serve his fellow man so unselfishly, that he be relieved from financial worries - worries that can be so easily eliminated by the cooperation of those whom Mr. Cayce has served in the past, the members of the Association.

The objectives then are twofold:

1. To secure as large an Active membership as possible at the nominal annual dues of $12.

2. To secure guarantees from members of 500 Readings for the year at 20 per Reading (Note: when it is possible to give two or more "Check" Readings at one period the cost and therefore the charge, for such Readings will be 10 per “Check” Reading.)

Enclosed is a membership blank. Will you AT ONCE fill in the first part and assure us of your cooperation as an Active Member during the coming year. To the extent that you are able will you also fill in the second part and guarantee one and as many additional Readings as possible having in mind the necessity of securing guarantees for a total of 500 such Readings for the year.

The time of payment for dues and Readings is left to the convenience of the subscribers.

Please do not delay - DO IT NOW.

Cordially yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston, Chairman.

ENCLOSURE

Date…

Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia

1. I hereby apply for Active Membership in the Association for the calendar year 1937, and agree to pay the dues of Twelve Dollars as follows:

… Cash herewith in full.

… Three Dollars herewith and Three Dollars each during the months of April, July, and October.

… One Dollar herewith and One Dollar each month there- after.

Note: If you are already an Active Member, please designate your preference in continuing payment of dues.

2. I hereby guarantee readings from Mr. Edgar Cayce for the calendar year 1937 as follows:

… A. One Reading at the reduced price of $10, or two Check Physical Readings, for myself or some member of my family, to which I am entitled as an Active Member.

… B. Readings at 20 or Check Physical Readings at 10 each aggregating $… to be used by myself or some member of my family or as otherwise designated by me.

… C. Readings at 20 or Check Physical Readings at 10 each aggregating $… to be used at the discretion of the Association for charitable Physical Readings. COPIES OF SUCH READINGS ARE TO BE FURNISHED TO ME.

… E. Readings at 20 aggregating … to be used for Research purposes - the subjects to be designated by me after discussion with representatives of the Association.

… E. … new Associate Members at $20 each.

For Readings as above I would prefer to be billed:

… 1. As Readings are held. … 2. At 10% per month. … 3. Cash herewith. (Signed)…

R11. 3/1/37 HLC’s ltr. to D. Johnston:

Mr. Douglas T. Johnston Graybar Building, New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Johnston:

The enclosed statement represents of course only the actual income and disbursements during the past month.

The Association has incurred considerable indebtedness (compared with previous monthly operations) during the past month. The bills for such items as the mimeograph, printing on both my father’s and the Association booklet, and a quantity of supplies have not come in. In these cases arrangements were made to have the amounts paid monthly in order to come within the budget.

The program for the coming year seems to me to be the simplest and clearest we have ever presented. I regret that I was unable to get our letters in the mail sooner. The first replies, three of them, came today.

Mr. Harrison took an Active Membership and sponsored readings to the amount of 500, to be paid quarterly. This included the 125 already paid. A like amount will be will be due April 1.

I am sending copies of the current statement to Mr. Parker, Mr. Kahn, Mr. Harrison and Mr. Goetz. I hope to secure from Mr. Kahn and Mr. Goetz assistance in meeting the present deficit.

Thank you again for your cooperation. I will keep you advised of progress.

Sincerely, [HLC]

General Statement on the Operation of the 1937 Program for February.

Balance on Deposit February 8, 1937…$ 55.08

Deposited Douglas T. Johnston…125.00 Milton W. Harrison… 125.00 Dale Parker…250.00

Total $555.08

Expenditures - February 8 to March 1.

Edgar Cayce (Salary)…345.00 Gladys Davis (Salary)…42.50 Hugh Lynn Cayce (Salary)…42.50

Office Expenses - Association…95.17

Total $525.17

Income February 8, to March 1, 1937…233.21

Balance from February…29.12

Total on hand March 1, $263.12

R12. 3/4/37 D. Johnston’s ltr. to HLC:

DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING, NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350

Dear Hugh Lynn:

This will acknowledge receipt of yours of March 1st with statement enclosed. I am glad that Mr. Harrison was able to come through in such a substantial way. I hope that this is an indication of the way the new plan will be received by the membership.

I am enclosing one of the blanks which I have filled out covering my own subscription of $225 all of which has already been paid this year. I wish I were in a position to give more. Perhaps later on I will be.

In connection with the new plan, I want to mention again the desirability of working out some plan for sending bills to the members in accordance with their subscriptions. In other words if they agree to pay so much each month or each quarter a bill should definitely be sent the first of each month or each quarter as the case may be; if they agree to pay as readings are held, a bill should accompany the reading. I appreciate that this may mean some additional work in the office but I feel it is essential if the funds pledged are to be actually received.

With best regards to you all,

Sincerely yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston

Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Association for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia

R13. 4/12/37 HLC’s ltr. to D. Parker:

Mr. Dale Parker [A.R.E. Member] 8 East 63rd Street, New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Parker:

Just a note to enclose the statement on the Association for March, 1937. Please advise me of any other figures you desire to keep informed regarding the development of the 1937 program. I will write you in more detail this week.

My father left yesterday for Nashville, Tenn., to arrange funeral services for my grandfather, L. B. Cayce, who died early Sunday morning. Communications will reach my father % Mr. Clint Cayce, Hopkinsville, Ky., on Tuesday. Burial services will be held in Hopkinsville on Tuesday.

The past week was a strenuous one. Early in the week we learned that my aunt’s [Annie Cayce] home in Nashville where my grandfather was staying burned. They lost everything and my grandfather was slightly burned as he was carried out. As a result of the strain he took more cold and in a weakened condition was unable to stand the upset. We were checking his condition closely and expected his death. He was eighty-four.

With kindest personal regards, I am

Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce

R14. 4/14/37 HLC’s letter:

Mr. Douglas T. Johnston Graybar Building, New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Johnston:

The matter of Association finances has given me some concern and steps must be taken to meet the situation. I will appreciate your comments and suggestions on the following:

1. Would you consider it feasible and wise to attempt to borrow 2000, 4000, or $6000, to cover our next three, six or eight month’s budget?

Evidently personal contact is necessary to secure cooperation from our members. The response on the sponsored reading program has been far from what we hoped for. I feel that it will be necessary for my father and I to go to Washington and New York to meet and talk with members. I will plan to stay on and close up and work out the details of contacts which are made. Such trips need not be trips for readings but primarily for discussion groups, individual contacts and perhaps one or more general lectures. A trip to Washington and to New York of this kind would be possible in May, if our budget was covered to permit temporary freedom from the Beach.

2. In the event that you do not consider it wise to borrow funds to cover the budget, or if we are unable to do so, two immediate courses are possible. (a) a trip to New York to give readings; (b) an intensive personal letter campaign to increase the sponsored reading program and a general cutting of all budget items.

In regard to the possibility of borrowing funds to cover the budget my father has a two thousand dollar insurance policy that is lapsing this month that could be used to guarantee such a loan in the event of his death and the abrupt stopping of Association income.

All local accounts have been transferred from my father’s name to to Association accounts. There are only three of these:

Norfolk Stationary Co. (Supplies)…40.60 Typewriter Sales and Service..........................81.20 Printing (No bill on this yet) (app.)................200.00 Mimeograph (Bank note being paid26 monthly)…175.00

You will recognize all of these as items that were included in the budget and will all be taken care of as planned. However, payments are necessary to continue credit standing and enable continuation of operations.

I will appreciate your suggestions regarding the possibility of borrowing the funds for the budget. It could be arranged on the smaller basis through a local bank with endorsements.

It is possible that Mr. Harrison would handle it for us. I believe Mr. Goetz would lend us the entire amount and make his contribution to the work at the end of the year. I shall refrain from writing Mr. Parker and Mr. Harrison until I hear from you.

A general survey of our prospects reveals the following:

1. Our Active Membership pledges will carry the actual cost per month of publications. (This does not include mimeograph or extra booklets such as those recently printed.)

2. Increased activity is resulting among members who have been furnished new booklets (Association and my father’s experiences.)

3. Mr. Goetz [Harry M. Goetz] has promised a substantial contribution that can be depended upon. It will be at least $500 for the first half of the year.

4. We have yet to hear from most of our members from whom we expect a show of definite interest in the program. In no instance has the response been definitely negative.

5. I am writing a letter to our Board of Trustees requesting their cooperation or resignation in the event they do not feel in a position to take a more active part than the majority are doing. I will send you a copy of this letter before it goes out.

With kindest personal regards, I am

Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce

R15. 4/15/37 HLC’s letter:

Mr. Douglas T. Johnston Graybar Building, New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Johnston:

The Health Home Remedies Corporation situation presents difficulties but I believe that the work of the past year has provided a foundation for immediate action to meet the needs.

There is no need to review the difficulties encountered with American Dental Association, Laboratory tests on IPSAB, individual dentists’ reports, inadequate response on the letters, complexity in the hair curler formula, etc.

The results of our work on T-I-M have been consistently favorable. (1) The formula has been improved; (2) Physicians’ tests have been favorable; (3) Individual tests have been favorable.

I believe that we should make an immediate effort to (1) dispose of the formula; (2) enlist the support of an advertising agency on a percentage basis; (3) sell outright or on a percentage basis the product to some large drug concern, such as Peoples, Walgreen, or the like, who have facilities for making a special of it.

Our recommendations there in New York would be favorable: Dr. LeRoy Coombs, M.D., Dr. Frank Dobbins, D.O., and H. J. Reilly, well known Physiotherapist. Couple these with our individual reports and we should have something that would interest one of the above concerns. At least this should be enough to enable us to secure the information as to just what proof of the value of the product would be needed to interest such people. We stand the best chance of securing such information on T-I-M quickly.

I have suggested to Mr. House that he see Mr. Harrison while in New York and go over with him the above prospects. He has connections that might be of assistance.

It seems to me that we need a one-point of action at this time. You may feel such action should be taken in some other direction. I will be in agreement with any plan that is decided upon.

I have already told Mr. House that I regret not having given more time to the Health Home Remedies Corporation. This I can remedy in the future. By devoting a definite amount of time to the office work I may be able to give him more time to get out for the necessary contacts.

I have given Mr. House the names and addresses of several individuals in New York who have at one time or another been interested in the work and who may be helpful in establishing contacts with advertising agencies and drug companies, should he care to use them at this time.

With kindest personal regards, I am

Sincerely, [HLC]

R16. 4/20/37 Chemical test results on Ipsab:

NORFOLK TESTING LABORATORIES, Inc. Member of the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING MATERIALS NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

John H. Parkins 288 Bank Street Harvey L. Hunt Telephone 26136

Lab. No. 32258 Date Rec’d. April 20, 1937 Marked:- Ipsab

Sample of Medicine

From Health Home Remedies Company, Norfolk, Virginia CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS GRAMS PER HYPOTHETICAL GRAMS PER 100 C.C. COMBINATIONS 100 C.C.

Sodium, Na… 4.7696 Sodium Chloride, NaCl… 12.1225 Potassium, K… .2803 Potassium Chloride, KCL… .3278 Calcium, Ca… .7146 Calcium Chloride, CaCl2… 1.9795 Magnesium, Mg… .3619 Magnesium Chloride, MgCl2.. .9850 Ammonium, NH4… .00864 Ammonium Chloride, NH4Cl… .0255 Manganese, Mn… Trace Ferric Chloride, FeCl3… Trace Iron, Fe… Trace Aluminum Chloride, AlCl3… Trace Aluminum, Al… Trace Sodium Sulphate, Na2SO4… Trace Chlorine, Cl… 9.5236 Magnesium Sulphate, MgSO4.. .5674 Sulphate, SO4… .4527 Manganese Sulphate, MnSO4.. Trace Nitrate, NO3… .1594 Potassium Nitrate, KNO3… .2600 Total Phosphorus, as P2O5… .0180 -a- Total Phosphorus as, P2O5.. .0180 Carbonate, CO3.. Trace Potassium Bromide, KBr… .0200 Iodine, I… .00428 Potassium Iodide, KI… .0056 Bromine, Br… .01343 Potassium Carbonate, K2CO2. Trace Organic Nitrogen, N… .05768 -b- Organic Nitrogen, N… .0577 Oil and alkaloids… .02800 -c- Oil and alkaloids… .0280 Total Organic matter… 4.1000 -d- Total Organic matter… 4.1000 Peppermint… Trace Peppermint… Trace Total Solids.. 20.0840 Total Solids… 20.0840

-a- Total phosphorus includes both phosphates and organic phosphorus and is reported in terms of phosphorus pentoxide, P2O5. -b- Considerable nitrogen exists as organic nitrogen and probably exists as a proteid of some kind. -c- The oil residue is similar to that obtained from a raw material used in manufacture and contains .00028 grams Nitrogen which may actually be present as an alkaloid but we have not isolated same. -e- The total organic matter consists of Tannins, resins, oils, etc. extracted from the herbs etc. in manufacture.

Reported 5/5/37 Respectfully submitted, Norfolk Testing Laboratories, Inc., [signed] H. L. Hunt, Chemist.

R17. 4/21/37 D. Johnston’s to HLC:

DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING, NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350

Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce c/o Assn. for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Hugh Lynn:

Most of the matters covered in your letter of April 15th with regard to the HHRC were taken up with Mr. House when he was in New York. You have doubtless seen him and gotten his full report. Getting the HHRC on its feet is very similar to prosperity that we heard so much about for so long. It appears to be just around the corner.

Mr. House does seem to have made considerable progress. It is, of course, disappointing that so much preliminary work has to be done before it is possible to get financial returns. All I know that we can do is to keep plugging along and hoping eventually to get around the corner.

Very truly yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston

R18. 4/21/37 D. Johnston’s ltr. to EC:

DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING, NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350

Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce c/o Assn. for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Hugh Lynn:

This is in reply to your letter of April 14th with regard to the finances of the Association. I have been so busy with other matters that I have been unable to discuss the matter with anyone here in New York. Mr. Parker, I believe, has been out of town so that in any event I could not have discussed it with him.

First, I am opposed to borrowing except as a last resort. It is almost as much trouble to raise the money by borrowing as it is to raise it in the form of gifts with the added disadvantage that when the money is borrowed it has to be repaid which means again raising the money at a later date. I agree with you that personal contact is necessary to secure any substantial cooperation from the members. If you and your father can go to Washington and then come to New York to meet and talk with members I feel sure that it would be worth while and productive of results. The only added thought that I have is the possibility of appointing a membership committee. The personnel of such committee might be announced in the monthly bulletin and their function would be definitely that of getting names signed on dotted lines. If such a committee were appointed its chairman should be the best go-getter in the Association whoever he or she may be.

I appreciate that what you need now is some immediate income.

If you feel that a trip to New York for readings would produce such income than I think such a trip should be planned. Mr. Goetz, whom you mention as a source of funds, I understand is in Europe. Do you know when he will return?

I suggest that you write to Mr. Harrison as you have to me and if I can possible do so I will get in touch and discuss the situation with him.

In closing I wish to congratulate you on the improved character of the monthly bulletins and also on the two booklets. The work certainly deserves the enthusiastic and generous support of the members. The job is to enlist that support.

Very truly yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston

R19. 5/3/37 HLC’s ltr. to D. Parker:

Mr. Dale Parker 8 East 63rd Street, New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Parker:

It was a most pleasant surprise to see you and Mrs. Parker last week and have the opportunity of talking with you. You will return perhaps for the Congress this year June 28, 29 and 30th? The weather and a more intimate Cook’s Tour could be arranged.

You will find a copy of last month’s statement enclosed. As you will see, the figures indicate the need for definite action in some direction to permit the continued operation of our Association program. I believe that if we could operate under the program as outlined at our meeting in February through this year the various phases of the work

• research activities, publications, individual case reports in complete form, study group work, etc., could be organized to such a degree as to command the attention of individuals and groups capable of making possible a real expansion. At present we are lost in a mass of detail activities with our heads in the clouds. (Personally, I can not quite figure out whether I keep my head in the clouds because I am an idealist or to avoid seeing the bill collectors.)

Recently in a letter to Mr. Johnston I asked his opinion regarding borrowing, after proper action by the Board had been taken, sufficient funds to allow us to continue operations as planned. He expressed himself as not favoring this except as a last resort.

I am going to Washington the last of this week for three or four informal meetings with our members there. My efforts will be directed toward securing new Associate members and Active members from among past contacts. I expect to be in Washington about four days and will then come on to New York. My efforts there will be more with individuals following out the sponsored reading program. Any suggestions you may have will be appreciated.

The growth of Association bills in the past few months has naturally been rapid and the necessary personal and household expenses have prevented normal payment on them. Even recently personal insurance of my father’s has had to be dropped, which is a worry added to the daily situation. You can perhaps understand what the expenses of a trip such as I plan mean at a time like this.

Please do not misunderstand. We are not complaining. These are simply facts relative to the program of studying and presenting this work. Frankly we have never had a better outlook. Never before have we been able to see so clearly the vast possibilities of the work ahead. We know we are doing a job worth doing and the inner joy and peace is the real compensation. These are only surface disturbances. But the time of this experience is short. There is much to be done and these material cobwebs MUST be brushed aside.

I wish you every success in your new partnership. [See announcement below.]

I expect to be in New York about the 20th and will call you when I arrive.

CABLE ADDRESS TELEPHONE “ADVOCATE” COLUMBUS 5- 3491

MR. DALE PARKER

and

MR. REED B. DAWSON

ANNOUNCE

THAT THEY HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP

FOR THE GENERAL PRACTICE OF THE LAW

UNDER THE FIRM NAME OF PARKER AND DAWSON

WITH OFFICES AT 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA

NEW YORK, N.Y.

MAY 1ST, 1937

ASSOCIATION STATEMENT April, 1937

Bank Balance April 1…$ 86.76 Associate Memberships and Readings…131.00 Active Memberships and Readings…87.00 Group Publications…7.10

Total $311.86

Expenditures:

Edgar Cayce…239.33 Gladys Davis…17.00 Hugh Lynn Cayce…3.00 Office Expenses…37.50

Total $296.83

Balance May 1, 1937…15.03

Association Debts:

Norfolk Stationery Co…40.60 Typewriter Sales and Service…84.70 Printing (app.)…200.00

Note: Obviously Miss Davis and H. L. Cayce are not paying room and board and personal expenses are being handled under general household expenses. The salary figures represent luxuries (?).

R20. 5/3/37 HLC’s ltr. to M. Harrison:

Mr. Milton W. Harrison 110 East 42nd Street. New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Harrison:

You will find the statement for the Association for April enclosed. From the figures you will see that we are a long way from our program.

As I pointed out at the Board meeting in February it will take us a year, operating under the program as outlined and decided upon, to unify our activities - research program, publications, study group, special case study forms, etc.,

• so that we may present to individuals and groups a program that will command attention and permit of real expansion. If we are forced to curtail activities to permit actual living we will be no further along the way at the end of this year. Individual good will have been accomplished but our larger program will suffer and the time for this life is short.

I intend coming to New York about the 20th of this month to see many of our members there who have not responded on the sponsored reading program and secure, if possible, their cooperation. Many have been lost in the mass of data which has been sent out. I hope to be able to talk with individuals interested in securing readings, secure more active members and attempt a general stimulation of interest through personal contact. Any suggestions you may have will be greatly appreciated.

On my way to New York I plan to stop in Washington for a few meetings with members there.

I will get in touch with you as soon as I arrive in New York and look forward to seeing and talking with you and Mrs. Harrison again.

My father is showing the strain of the past few weeks and does not feel it best to come up to New York this spring unless it becomes absolutely necessary to secure funds.

With kindest personal regards to you all, I am

Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce

R21. 5/37 Sent by HLC with A.R.E. Bulletin to Members:

THE 1937 PROGRAM OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC.

The activities of the Association may be divided into four general divisions: individual readings; research work; group work; publications.

I INDIVIDUAL READINGS

A. Five to six hundred readings. B. More thorough explanations and preparations of those obtaining Readings. C. Regular recording (verbatim); case filing under name. D. System of 2, 4, and 6 month report blanks. E. Indexing (cross) - if possible.

II RESEARCH WORK

A. Definite allotment of readings by Trustees for research purposes.

1. Universities Studies (a) Duke; (b) Columbia.

2. Specific types of ailments, such as epilepsy or arthritis.

3. Subjects of general interest - historical, economic surveys, etc.

III GROUP WORK

A. Organized under a separate budget so as to be self supporting. Based on a series of lessons prepared by Norfolk Study Group #1, and parallel studies.

IV PUBLICATIONS

A. Monthly Bulletin (Av. 6 pages - Reports, extracts from readings, general news items. B. Monthly Research Papers (Av. 12 pages - Complete Individual Case studies, historical checks on Life Readings, reports on research work.) C. Six Printed Booklets during year (Size - THERE IS A RIVER)

Subjects: Dreams, Auras, Mental Telepathy, Power of Thought, Spiritualism, Spiritual Healing. D. Work progressing on book on Life and Work of Edgar Cayce. (Being written by Thomas Sugrue.) E. Articles in preparation for various magazines. (Going slow.) F. Free Literature

1. Pamphlet on work of Association.
2. Pamphlet on Life of Edgar Cayce.
3. Paper explaining Life Readings.
4. Case Studies for those interested in physical readings.
5. Explanation of correct attitude for securing best reading.
6. Membership blanks and Membership booklets.
7. Paper explaining Mental and Spiritual Readings.
8. Publication List.

To carry forward this work in an adequate manner $8,700 is needed for 1937, budgeted as follows:

4,800 - Edgar Cayce 1,500 - Association office and Publications. 2,400 - Salaries for Secretary and Manager 100 per mo. each.

A careful study has been made of the detail figures on the above items and will be sent to those desiring same.

To secure the necessary amount for the 1937 Budget the following plans are presented for consideration:

1. A Letter to all Active and Associate Members requesting that definite membership pledges for the coming year be made on a voluntary basis. Enclosed with this letter will be sample copies of the January Bulletin, the first research paper, and a copy of THERE IS A RIVER, as a sample of the printed booklet. This letter will also explain the need for funds to assist in the research work and charity readings. It will indicate that if as much as a set amount is contributed the research papers and printed booklets will be sent regularly.

2. In the above letter or in a separate one a request will be made for members to assure the Association of a definite number of readings, either for self or for new members interested in the work at $20 each. If possible these readings to be budgeted and set ahead from month to month. By a careful budgeting of readings the Association will be able to know just how many may be devoted to research, charity, etc.

3. To a selected group or in a general letter with above the following plan will be presented. Individuals may become members of groups sponsoring a definite number of readings for specific research purposes. For example a group of five members may desire to secure a series of six readings on epilepsy. Copies of the readings will be sent to each member of this sponsoring group and before the readings are given arrangements will be made for following the suggestions. Or, perhaps a group will be interested in sponsoring a series of readings on economic surveys. Copies will be sent and plans for using the information constructively formulated. These readings will be given at the regular $10 fee and the expenses divided among the group members. If this plan is carried out carefully individuals will receive more copies of readings on subjects in which they are interested and the readings may be carefully budgeted. It is just as easy to transcribe the reading to a stencil for mimeographing as to one sheet of paper for filing. The stenciling costs and mailing would be comparatively small. The Trustees should consider various types of groups that might be established.

4. The sale of publications to new members and through lectures will bring in - if the publication can be developed as planned - a reasonably good income. Definite figures will depend on the amount of lecture work that is done and the development of the group activities which furnish excellent outlets for publications.

5. In order to allow those plans to be gotten under way the assistance of a special underwriting group will be requested. This group will be able to gradually withdraw and become regular Active members as the plans develop and the income increases to meet the Budget figure.

6. Important among the recommendations that are being presented is the following: The creation of an endowment fund - that is the opportunity for one - for expansion of various phases of the work in which individuals may become personally interested. For example: Permanent security of Edgar Cayce; a research laboratory and library; complete cross and indexing of readings now on hand (much needed); archeological checking on Life Readings; thorough University as studies; vocational school - program planned through series of readings now on system of education, etc. An attractive booklet should be prepared and ready for presentation to those who may be interested. This list may be expanded. Our material on hand and subsequent readings could furnish most helpful material on all of the above.

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS PROGRAM CAREFULLY. PREPARE YOUR SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OR IF IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO BE PRESENT SEND THEM IN WRITING TO THE MANAGER, H. L. Cayce.

R22. 5/6/37 D. Johnston’s ltr. to EC:

DOUGLAS T. JOHNSTON GRAYBAR BUILDING NEW YORK MOhawk 4-0350

Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Assn. for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Hugh Lynn:

I duly received your letter of May 3rd enclosing copy of the Association statement for the month of April. The finances of the Association continue to be in a most distressing situation. I only hope that the trip which you are planning to Washington and New York which will enable you to make personal contacts with the membership of the Association will result favorably. I am quite inclined to think that it will.

I talked the situation over briefly with Mr. Parker this morning and we agreed that on your arrival in New York we should all get together and try and lay out a course of action that will be most likely to be productive.

I expect of be away all of next week or from the 8th to the 17th inclusive. I will be back however before you expect to arrive here.

From the statement received the finances are so low as to even make your trip to Washington a problem. I am enclosing my check for $50 which will at least help a little.

Very truly yours, [signed] Douglas T. Johnston

R23. 5/7/37 See 1800-30.

Background

Background

B1. See 1800-28.

Mentioned Entities

A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), New York City, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Virginia Beach, Milton Harrison, Purpose, Gladys Davis, Thomas Sugrue, Healing, Aura, Book of Job, David Kahn, Dreams, Free Will, Gertrude Cayce, Glands (Esoteric), Hopkinsville, Iodine, Revelation (Book), Telepathy

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1800-29, ReadingID 8143.