Reading 1883-1

TEXT OF READING 1883-1 M 21

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Date: 5/13/1939 Sex: M Age: 21 ReadingID: 8308

This Psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of May, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1883], new Associate Member (temporarily sponsored) of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by New York members.

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

Time of Reading 11:55 to 12:05 Noon - Eastern Standard Time. Brooklyn, N.Y.

1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions which may be submitted, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1883].

3. As we find, there are conditions which prevent the better normal physical functioning.

4. These in the greater part are dormant in the general activities of the body, but under stress of physical or manual activity we would find produced not only pain and acute conditions but what may become a very aggravating and troublesome disturbance.

5. As we find, is some times back there has been an injury AT the 10th dorsal, and there has been a portion of the small bone injury to the rib, or where it joins.

6. The general health, and the ability for coagulation has drawn a wall about this; hence there is not a great deal of disturbance unless there is an overtaxing of the body.

7. But with same we find arising the general nervous conditions, acute pain, easy exhaustion, and all the effects of an irritation.

8. As we find:

9. Under the direction of a radiologist, or graphologist [graph-ologist?], the location of the disturbance should be made; and then, with the FINDING of the disturbance, those measures taken for correction as would be DETERMINED BY those finding or indicating - through these measures - those conditions existent.

10. These as we find, with proper precautions, should not cause too great a disturbance. It may be reduced with hot and cold packs, or the like, or - if there is any great irritation - operative forces may become necessary.

11. But as we find, such measures should NOT become necessary if proper precautions are taken in not only making applications as indicated but in making those adjustments so that the healing may be in perfect order and not cause an enlargement at the place of the fracture, or the disturbance which has existed and does exist.

12. Ready for questions.

13. (Q) What doctor would you suggest? (A) This must be chosen by the body itself, see?

14. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

[GD’s note: EC gave above reading without cost to Mr. [1883].]

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 5/15/39 EC’s ltr. to Mr. [1883]:

Dear Mr. [1883]

Hope you are able to carry out the suggestions made for your better health. Am sure you will be able to get real results with the suggestion, carried out.

There are so many appointments ahead will be impossible to get Life reading in until after the Congress as practically every period is taken until that time.

But write me again about that time and will make the period soon as can - but know you must get your physical condition in shape to be able to do what ever may be suggested for your life work.

Sincerely hoping to have been of a help

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

R2. 5/21/39 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to Dr. H. Hardwicke:

Dr. Henry S. W. Hardwicke 494 Hudson Street New York, N.Y.

Dear Dr. Hardwicke:

I don’t know whether or not you will remember me, but it may help you if I mention that I met you at the Psychic Research Society Meetings and at a Forum meeting in particular at which Mr. Harold Sherman spoke.

If you will recall, I spoke to you at that time regarding an ailment from which I am suffering. Acting upon your suggestion I wrote to and have received a transcript of a reading from Edgar Cayce. Inasmuch as I am unfamiliar with the import of the contents I wonder if you would be kind enough to translate or so interpret the text as to be comprehensible to a physician.

Secondly I would ask whether if the above is unnecessary I may submit my copy as is to the body of physicians at the Hospital For the Ruptured and Crippled where I have been receiving treatments and diagnosis unsuccessfully up to the present. I ask this because I am uncertain as to the relation of psychics to medicine and consequently how this report would be received by the profession at large or in the event of a favorable reception, what additional reports or explanations are necessary.

I am writing you because I presume you are familiar with these reports and their interpretation from your experience and would therefore be in a position to advise me accordingly. Below you will find what I consider to be pertinent extracts for your consideration:-

[Extracts from reading]

The above is the content of almost the entire reading. What puzzles me, and which you probably can explain is the fact that X Rays taken at the clinic show no fractures as far as I know.

Thank you for your very kind attention and for your prompt reply. I am sure you will forgive me for presuming upon you in this manner and that it is your sincere wish to help me insofar as it is within your power to do so. Your keen interest in my case is greatly appreciated.

Very sincerely yours,

R3. 6/21/39 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Mr. Cayce:

Following the receipt of my physical reading from you some time ago I wrote to doctor Hardwicke, copy of letter [See 1883-1, Par R2 above] is enclosed herewith for your enlightenment.

Unfortunately and to my deep sorrow I learned through your bulletin that the doctor had passed on shortly before I had written him. He was a splendid person whose acquaintance I had barely made, and I was looking forward to come to know him better.

Since learning of his passing I have, for the time being lost all contact with members of the Psychic Research Society and persons interested in the group. I am therefore writing you to ask you if you can be of assistance as far as letting me know whom I might consult for any additional help or information you might give me regarding my case.

At this time I would also like to know if you could set a date for the Life Reading.

Thank you for your very kind attention.

Very truly yours, [1883]

R4. 6/23/39 EC’s ltr. to Mr. [1883]:

Dear [1883]

Have yours of the 21st - thank you. Wish you might have been with us last week - possibly might have gotten a better idea as to what it is all about.

Now Mr. [1883], it is our desire to be of help to just as many people as possible. However, we realize we are limited to even the number we can try and help. From your letter to Dr. H [See Par. R2 above] am sure you have not made application of any of the information attempted in your physical reading - even question same as to its help or value.

And if you can’t use that, how can you use the spiritual approach to your experiences in the earth? Will be glad to try and help at any time when am assured that that attempted is and has been of us - but do not wish to give that time where it might be real value to just what may be done.

Let me know when the first then has been of help. If so, yes

• if not, please say no. And let’s find out why if possible and see what might be done.

Hoping to be of a service

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

R5. 9/12/39 Dr. Dobbins’ ltr. to HLC:

DR. FRANK P. DOBBINS 551 Fifth Avenue New York Phone Vanderbilt 3-9806-7

Dear Hugh Lynn:

A Mr. [1883] was in the office this morning to see me about a reading that was given him in May 1939. This reading reported a fracture around the 10th rib. Examination shows a decided osteopathic lesion in that area. He tells me that X-Rays show no evidence of fracture. He also has some lesions around the 4th & 5th lumbar vertebrae also a pelvis that is twisted. He has been having treatments at a Medical clinic in the city - injections, diathermy etc. I would say that it is a clear cut osteopathic case and that we could help him. Do you want me to take this man myself or send him to the osteopathic clinic?

Are you going to be in town any time in the near future? I have some thing that I want to talk over with you; if not, I will wait. I would much rather talk the matter over than write.

Mrs. [1124] has had immeasurable relief from the last reading we had for her.

Best regards to all the family,

[signed] Frank P. Dobbins

R6. 9/14/39 HLC’s ltr. to Dr. Dobbins:

Dear Dr. Dobbins,

Thank you for your letter regarding Mr. [1883]. I would suggest that you use your own discretion as regards to handling this case or sending it to the clinic.

Tom Sugrue is still here and while he is here it will be impossible for me to get away. I am trying to map out a program in connection with building a vault for housing the readings and office space for indexing and extracting work on them. This work seems almost essential before we can make any scientific presentations for foundations, universities, or investigators. I am also trying to finish my book [See 254-104, Par. 23-A—27-A]. I have found the summer season at Virginia Beach not too good at a Time for writing. It is probable that we’ll have a lecture in New York sometime in October and I shall certainly see you then.

If the matter you mentioned can wait, I’ll be glad to talk with you then. If not, drop me a line about it.

I am glad to know that Mrs. [1124] was helped by the last reading.

Sincerely yours, HLC

Dr. Frank P. Dobbins 551 Fifth Avenue New York

R7. 10/3/39 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to HLC:

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

Dear Mr. Cayce:

In reference to your letter of August 2, 1939 [GD’s note: Not in A.R.E. files], I was quite pleased at your interest in my case, especially as I feel terribly confused and at a loss, due to the fact that I do not seem to be making any progress.

Following your suggestion, I took the reading to Dr. Dobbins. Dr. Dobbins examined me thoroughly without success. I believe he wrote you more fully as to his examination. There evidently seems to be something wrong as far as the reading is concerned, because X Rays show that there has not been any bones broken or injured in any way. Acting upon Dr. Dobbins’ suggestion I am therefore writing you to ask if you could arrange another reading for me with your father. I would be deeply grateful if the date set be the earliest possible, because of the fact that I am not only not feeling better, but am either feeling worse or my morale is weakening after withstanding three years of suffering and anxiety.

Your early reply would be greatly appreciated.

Very sincerely yours,

R8. 1/10/40 HLC’s ltr. to Mr. [1883]:

Dear Mr. [1883]

Your letter under an October date was misplaced in my files. I regret this.

We are having check readings on Wednesday afternoon, January 17th. If you still desire that we attempt to secure information for you kindly advise us as to just where you will be and send any questions that you desire to have answered.

I hope that the New Year will bring you greater health and happiness.

Sincerely [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce

R9. 1/13/40 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

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

Dear Mr. Cayce:

Your letter of January 10th is received and was indeed an agreeable surprise. Naturally I share your regrets, however I was very glad to hear from you and thank you for the very kind sentiments expressed for my future well-being.

At the time mentioned for the check readings, namely Wednesday afternoon, January 17th I shall be in an office in downtown Manhattan. However, if this will not suit the purpose, I shall be at home on Saturday January 20th if it would meet your convenience.

Your early advice as to the above would be appreciated.

Again accept my thanks for your kindness, and for your attention in this matter.

Yours very truly, [1883]

R10. 1/16/40 HLC’s ltr. to Mr. [1883]:

Mr. [1883] Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dear Mr. [1883]

We would have been glad to go ahead with the reading on the afternoon of the 17th, but you failed to give us the address where you would be that afternoon.

Another appointment is being made for the afternoon of Tuesday, January 23rd. Kindly advise as to the exact address between three-thirty and four-thirty.

You might call Dr. Dobbins and ask him if there is any question that he would like to have asked in this reading.

Yours very truly,

[signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce

R11. 1/22/40 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

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

Dear Mr. Cayce:

Your letter of the 16th was more than welcome because of the good news it contained.

I am sorry that it was impossible for me to answer it sooner, but I hope this reaches you in time to give you the information you desire.

Between three-thirty and four-thirty on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 23rd I shall be in an office which has no street address since it is at the site of building operations. It is, however, designated as the corner of Centre and Leonard Streets, in Manhattan.

I hope this answers your purpose and that the reading will contain the solution to my problems.

Yours very truly, [1883]

[Handwritten on bottom of letter: Thurs. Feb. 1, afternoon.]

R12. 1/24/40 HLC’s ltr. to Mr. [1883]:

Dear Mr. [1883]

In spite of your air-mail and special delivery your letter did not arrive until the afternoon of the 23rd after the readings had begun.

I regret this delay and have asked my father to set another period for you. This has been done.

Kindly advise me immediately just where you will be on the afternoon of Thursday, February 1st.

Yours very truly, Hugh Lynn Cayce

Brooklyn, N.Y.

X-rays and examinations do not seem to indicate the condition of the spine mentioned in previous reading. Please explain.

R13. 4/9/40 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce c/o Mrs. Milton W. Harrison 56 Highland Circle Bronxville, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Cayce:

On May 13th, 1939 I was fortunate enough to receive a physical reading, and was referred by Hugh Lynn Cayce to Dr. Frank Dobbins of 551 5th Avenue for interpretation.

Accordingly, shortly after Hugh Lynn’s letter to Dr. Dobbins, I paid the doctor a visit. Dr. Dobbins, however, found that the reading did not check with, nor explain my ailment.

Since that time I have been trying to arrange for a check reading with you. One reason for my inability to do so was the fact that a letter which I wrote you was only unearthed by Hugh Lynn Cayce several months later, and another that I was very ill for a time.

I would be deeply grateful if you would consider my case worthy of your attention at this time, though I know your schedule is overloaded, and grant me the privilege of a check physical, and/or a life reading on any of the following dates, at which time I will be available.

Saturday, April 13th; Sunday, April 14th, or Saturday, April 20th.

Your early advice will be appreciated.

Very sincerely yours,

R14. 5/16/40 HLC’s ltr. to Mr. [1883]:

Mr. [1883] Brooklyn, New York

Dear Mr. [1883]

I am awfully sorry that we do not seem able to make connection for your reading. My father’s appointments were all taken for the period we were in New York before we arrived. I had hoped we would see you at the lecture. Perhaps we were there and we did not have the opportunity to meet.

I would like to set a date for a check-up reading for you just as soon as we can be sure of the time. My father is at present away for a short vacation and just as soon as he returns, I will write you about a definite appointment.

Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce

R15. 5/27/40 Reply to Questionnaire:

OSTEOPATH’S Report to

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

Date of Reading: May 13, 1939. Case No.: 1883-1

Note: As a research organization we are endeavoring to make a thorough study of psychic information in relation to human ailments. We will deeply appreciate your cooperation in securing a thorough report on this case.

Name: Mr. [1883]

(1) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give technical diagnosis. (a) [No response] (b) [No response] (c) [No response]

(2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? [No response]

(3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the reading under your care? [No response]

(4) What results have you observed? [No response]

(5) Comment. I did not treat Mr. [1883].

Date: 5/27/40 Signed: Frank P. Dobbins, D.O.

(We will appreciate it if you will include a technical analysis of your findings.)

Background

Background

B1. 4/7/39 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Mr. Cayce:

In answering my card of March 30th failed to send me the application for active membership or the samples of your publications which I requested and which you said you were sending. However I am sending herewith one of the forms from the association booklet, though it is for an associate membership.

I would here explain myself more fully so that you can judge accordingly. Since hearing about your work I have become extremely interested for a number of reasons. First, because of the vital character of your work. Second, because it may become an invaluable aid to me personally. Third, because of its eventual significance to people in general. Finally because of the need for active help and participation in this work and its furtherance.

As to myself, for some time I have been troubled by two things. Most important is a back ailment concerning which the doctors have failed to agree as to diagnosis, and which they have thus far failed to cure. Next is the fact that ever since my high school days I have been mediocre in my likes and dislikes as well as in my capabilities, and have therefore not found what I would like to do enough to make it my vocation. At present, and for sometime past I have been unable to work because of my back. Consequently I have very little in the way of funds with which to support myself, and thus would find it of the utmost difficulty to be able to fulfill your financial requirements. My only hope lies in getting well enough soon to be able to go to work again. With your help I am sure this could be accomplished in a very short time, at which time I could fulfill my obligations. I should be only too happy to become an active member in your organization.

Your early reply would be greatly appreciated.

Very truly yours,

B2. 4/8/39 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Mr. Cayce:

Since writing you yesterday I had the very good fortune to meet Dr. Henry Hardwicke [Henry S. W. Hardwicke, M.D.] and Mr. Harold Sherman [Harold M. Sherman, Author and Lecturer] at a meeting of the Forum of the Psychic Research Society of New York last night. Mr. Sherman told us about the experiments which he carried on with Sir Hubert Wilkins in thought transference while Sir Hubert was looking for the lost Russian flyers in the Arctic region.

I spoke to both Dr. Hardwicke and Mr. Sherman about you and your work and about my case as well. They were loud in their praise, and informed me that they were well acquainted with you and also knew your brother Hugh Lynn Cayce. They urged me to use their names as further recommendation. They were very encouraging in the fact that they assured me that you would be only too glad to work along with me until I was back on my feet again.

Thus encouraged, I shall be looking forward to hearing from you.

As to the date etc. for the readings, I shall leave that entirely up to your convenience.

Yours very truly,

B3. 5/8/39 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Mr. Cayce:

I was very happy to have met you, even though it was just for a minute, which didn’t allow us much opportunity to talk much.

If you recall, when you set a date to give me a reading this Saturday, the 13th at 10:30 A.M. you suggested that I write asking specific questions. I would first of all like to know if it would be at all possible for you to give me a physical reading at the appointed time, and a life reading in the afternoon, or if not, then at your earliest possible convenience (perhaps the following Saturday). The reason for this request is that I feel that the two are strongly bound together and, at least in my case, are of a particularly urgent nature. Therefore I would like to avoid as much delay as possible.

Regarding the physical reading, the important thing is to discover what my ailment is, whence it comes, or what it is caused by, and then how to cure it. Since I am practically incapable of work or concentration over any length of time it is of prime importance that these questions be answered first.

I consider the life reading almost equally important because even if I had my health I know that the matter of vocational guidance would be the same. As heretofore I should continue aimlessly on trying one thing after another with no definite interests, no definite talents ands no definite direction, facing an outlook and a future which appears to be empty, grim, foreboding and almost terrifying.

I thank you for your past indulgence and sincerely hope that you will find it within your power to help me. I shall await your reply with eager anticipation.

Sincerely yours,

B4. 5/11/39 Mr. [1883]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dear Mr. Cayce:

This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 10th. Since it is unfortunately impossible for you to give me both the physical and the Life readings on Saturday I would prefer to have the Physical reading at this time. I shall be in my room in the attic of the above address either seated at my desk or lying on my bed.

I am most anxious to know when you will be able to give me an appointment date for the Life reading for reasons which I have previously explained. Information which you may give me as to the above at your earliest convenience would be very greatly appreciated.

Thank you again and kindest regards,

Sincerely yours,

Mentioned Entities

Hugh Lynn Cayce, Virginia Beach, New York City, Osteopathy, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Purpose, Thomas Sugrue, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Healing, Milton Harrison, Russia, Telepathy

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1883-1, ReadingID 8308.