Reading 3812-18

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Date: 7/10/1931 Sex: F ReadingID: 11408

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of July, 1931, in accordance with request made by Mr. A. C. Preston.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce, and Mrs. Carrie S. House.]

Time of Reading 8:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time.

1. GC: You will have before you the treasure buried near Kelly’s Ford, Culpepper Co., Va., and the work now being done to recover it. You will tell us if the operations in the last few days have been in accord with information given from these sources, and if not what should be done to correct these operations; giving specific directions for recovering this treasure, using such markers as are now visible as points from which to work, and you will answer the questions I will ask.

2. EC: Yes, we have the operations here, as have been made in attempting to recover the treasure here, near Kelly’s Ford, Culpepper County, Virginia.

3. UNDER existing physical conditions in the present, little may be accomplished very soon.

4. In the operations, as has been given, there should be made the check with the instrument and with information given. When these do not check, then cease operations until there is that understanding in the mind of each that are seeking same as to what, how, what for, and the conditions that have been set by each that have been seeking; for that as has been promised must be fulfilled, every whit. This is not just a material circumstance with which these operating are dealing, for they have promised much to self as well as to the Forces, or Sources, from which information has been or may come. Then, when there is cross feelings, or cross connections, there may be expected those things that will bring about those destructive forces; for, as we find, the treasure is there, and they are very near to same - it being closer, or toward the abutment. We do not find that they would locate, until they the have made themselves right, that each may obtain or know within themselves that, that being sought is in accord with that which has been promised, as well as that they do. Ready for questions.

5. (Q) How can these individuals further prepare themselves? (A) Be consistent.

6. (Q) Have the operations in the last few days been in accord with the information given? (A) Hasn’t it just been given here that with the manner, and UNDER the physical circumstances and conditions, little may be accomplished in the present! though seemingly in that direction in the present.

7. (Q) Is the instrument being used working correctly? (A) Hasn’t been used, or hasn’t worked correctly, as yet!

8. (Q) Any further advice and guidance to these seeking this treasure? (A) Consistency!

9. That’s all the questions.

10. We are through for the present.

Copy to Edgar Cayce ” ” File

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 8/1/31 EC’s letter to Lester Hofheimer: “This will introduce to you Mr. A. C. Preston, who is business manager for our new organization A.R.E.].”

R2. 8/4/31 A. C. Preston’s letter to EC:

HOTEL VICTORIA (Letterhead) 7th Avenue at 51st Street New York

Dear Mr. Cayce:

We have just finished our first meeting and it seems to have been very successful as definite steps have been taken to secure enough funds for this year’s operation and it is the opinion of the finance comm. that this must be done immediately.

Mr. Zentgraf [Ernest W. Zentgraf, Sr.] and I have a definite appointment with Mrs. Walsh for to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 - and an appointment with Mr. Danzig [Jerome J. Danzig, Sr.] to-morrow morning at 10:30. Will advise you from time to time as to progress being made.

Miss Crandall [Mrs. Madge C. Crandall] called on me this afternoon and she is a booster - giving me the name of three wealthy people here who would be interested in the work. One of the parties is Pres. of U.S. Rubber Co. and worth lots of money.

Miss Crandall [Mrs. Madge C. Crandall] will write you about our meeting perhaps.

With kindest personal regard to you and yours,

Sincerely, A. C. Preston

Com. Present:

E. W. Zentgraf David E. Kahn David Levy Wm. B. Cravis Bernard H. Payton

R3. 8/7/31 EC’s letter to A. C. Preston:

Mr. A. C. Preston, Hotel Victoria, 7th Ave. at 51st St., New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Preston:- I have your letter of the 4th, and am certainly glad the first meeting was successful and that definite plans or steps will be taken for the carrying on in a satisfactory way and manner.

The family left yesterday morning for a visit to Kentucky. If possible, I want to be away a few days about the last of the month - leaving about the 19th or 20th; that is, if I can get enough money together to get away.

We are having some requests through the regular channels, and are catching up with the old appointments.

You asked about the price of Ipsab. If they were to use the quantity as advertising, it would be as little as they could do to pay us regular price and let THAT, as least, be an aid to us in getting our work started. They should be willing to take that much GAMBLE on it, for the interests being handed them.

As for Miss Crandall’s leads, these might be very well - but it IS interesting to see you, Bill and the rest, going through the same old routine. None of us learn except by experience.

Kindest regards. Let me hear again.

Sincerely, EC:GD

R4. 8/19/31 EC’s letter to Mrs. A. C. Preston:

Mrs. A. C. Preston, Hotel Victoria, 7th Ave. at 51st St., New York City

Dear Mrs. Preston:-

I’m sorry indeed that it became necessary for the operation. I certainly hope that Mr. Preston gets along alright and will soon be on the road to perfect health again. Should you desire to get in touch with me, my address will be Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Phone 1220.

The other day when Mr. Preston phoned me, he asked me to go to the bank to see about a note there. I am enclosing some blank notes, and when he is able you can have him fix one and send it back to the bank. It is due on the 23rd. I spoke to Mr. Parker and told him I would endorse it when it gets back. It will be necessary that he at least pay the interest if he wants to renew the whole amount.

Trusting you are feeling well yourself, and with kindest regards and love from all, I am Ever the same, EC:GD

R5. 8/26/31 Mrs. Preston’s letter to EC:

HOTEL VICTORIA (letterhead) 7th Avenue at 51st Street New York

Dear Mr. Cayce,

It won’t be long before Mr. Preston will be well & strong and busier than ever. The worst is over thank God.

Will you kindly forward to me at this Hotel any letters, checks or communications belonging to the organization. This in accordance to the requests of Mr. Jones, Mr. Preston & the approval of Mr. Zentgraf. The ninety odd letters mailed should be bearing fruit! We are eager to know. Also, certain obligations of the Organization must be met.

The Bank will await our return. I communicated with them last week.

Do hope you have enjoyed your brief holiday and hoping to see you all very soon.

Sincerely - and with kindest regards to all.

[signed] Ruth Adele Preston (Mrs. A. C.)

R6. 8/31/31 EC’s letter to Mrs. Preston:

Mrs. A. C. Preston, Hotel Victoria, 7th Ave. at 51st St., New York City

Dear Mrs. Preston:-

Your letters of the 19th, 21st and 26th were here on my arrival home yesterday. I am indeed glad to know that the worst is over for Mr. Preston. I certainly trust that he will regain his strength fast, and soon be on the road to complete recovery.

I do not know what suggestion to offer, Mrs. Preston. So far as I know there are no communications or letters here for Mr. Preston, unless you have had them forwarded from the Post Office. There has been nothing in our mail. There have been only one or two replies to the letters sent. Each of those seemed to be in a very much worse financial condition than the other. Mr. Parker called me this morning about the note, and asked that you have Mr. Preston sign it, or you sign it for him if he was unable to, and return at once, as it must be taken care of in some way or manner that is satisfactory to the Board of the bank.

I certainly can realize what a strain, and anxious strain, you have been under, but I hope that everything is being taken care of in a satisfactory manner. At such a time we all need every friend we can possibly have. I’ll be anxious to hear from you, and please write whenever it is possible.

While on my trip I didn’t feel the best in the world, but I hope that I will be able now to carry on with whatever presents itself in a way satisfactory to Him. May the blessings of the Father, the peace that passeth all understanding, come to you and yours.

With kindest personal regards from all, I am

Ever the same, EC:GD

R7. 9/2/31 A. C. Preston’s letter to EC:

NEW YORK POLYCLINIC (letterhead) MEDICAL SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL 341-353 West Fiftieth Street New York

Dear Mr. Cayce;

This is the first opportunity that I have had to write you a line (Mrs. Preston is doing the writing). Am still on my back and Doctor says will have to remain here for a couple or three weeks. Dr. Campbell says that I had a very close call and will take some time to get all the poison and other conditions cleared up.

I don’t know what we would have done if Mr. Zentgraf and Mr. Cravis had not come to our assistance. They are the only two who have been able to assist in paying the expenses here and we are very grateful - they have already paid about five hundred of the expenses at the Hospital here.

The heaviest expenses are over now and it is a matter of a ten ($10.00) dollar a day charge for the next three weeks or so. We have things taken care of until up to the end of this week and I don’t know where the next is coming from. If the funds coming in would warrant a transfer of about a hundred dollars to my account we would greatly appreciate it as it is so necessary that I get on my feet as quickly as possible.

Enclosed signed note for the Bank which I am sorry was delayed.

Thanking you for your many kindnesses & with kindest regards,

Sincerely, [signed] A. C. Preston

R8. 9/5/31 EC’s letter to A. C. Preston:

Mr. A. C. Preston, Hotel Victoria, 7th Ave. at 51st St., New York City

Dear Mr. Preston:-

Yours of the 2nd come to hand. I am certainly glad to know that you are even feeling well enough to dictate a letter. I hope you will keep on the upgrade and soon be able to get on your feet again.

I carried the note (which I am enclosing) to the bank. Mr. Parker informed me that the balance, when carrying charges were deducted, lacked $1.43 of making sufficient for the interest. That I paid, of course.

I certainly realize the trial and ordeal through which you have gone. I do not know just what suggestion to offer. Nothing whatever has come in for memberships, and very little for readings - as I was away ten days, you know - and we are over two hundred dollars shy on the office budget. I would certainly be glad to send anything if I had it, but I’m running behind myself. I suppose some sort of arrangements can be made with the hospital - I’m sure they can, with some of the boys’ endorsement, arrange to let you take care of it after leaving the hospital and when you are on your feet again and able to do something.

Things, of course, are very quiet. A great many people here have asked about you.

Let us hear from you whenever you can. Know that we are always glad to do anything possible to help.

Sincerely, EC:GD

R9. 9/5/31 EC’s letter to DEK: “It seems that we have had rather a slap in the face with Preston’s condition. As to whose face has been slapped - we will have to consider rather seriously, I think.” [See 254-57 Reports.]

R10. 9/19/31 See 311-6, 7-A indicating failure in efforts at Kelly’s Ford was due to lack of cooperation. See also 4-A—6-A re A. C. Preston’s illness, why: lack of response to letters re. A.R.E membership, etc.

R11. 10/2/31 Mrs. Preston’s letter to GD:

HOTEL VICTORIA, (letterhead) 7th Ave. at 51st St., New York City

Dear Gladys;

We were, of course, glad to hear from you & know your prayers have been of greatest benefit.

Mr. Preston is making giant strides towards recovery and I believe that a week or ten days will see him on his feet. And as soon as it is possible thereafter, we shall return to Virginia Beach, where, after sufficient rest and time to gather his strength, he will be “as good as new.” I hope that by the fifteenth we shall be home.

Take good care of my plant. It is to have a place of honor. There is nothing I would like better than a growing thing. Thank you, dear, for your sweet thought.

We have seen quite a bit of Mrs. Crandall [Mrs. Madge C. Crandall]. She certainly thinks most highly of Mr. Preston. Naturally, I admire her judgement. She is a most LOVABLE person and the essence of beauty is in her soul. She has very wonderful God-given gifts.

You know, you are to be married in the near future, and live happily ever after, don’t you?

So, keep from worrying and paint your finger nails pink, and save your prettiest pretties!

With kindest regards from Mr. Preston and me, I am

With love, [signed] Ruth Adele Preston (Mrs. A. C. Preston)

R12. 10/22/31 Mrs. Preston’s letter to EC:

HOTEL VICTORIA, (letterhead) 7th Ave. at 51st St., New York City

Dear Mr. Cayce;

We are happy to advise that we will be in Virginia Beach sometime this Saturday according to our present plans.

Mr. Preston is able to walk a little bit, but he is still rather “wobbly.” We will be at the Pontiac upon our return & will be glad to see you.

With regards to you & your family, I am Sincerely, [signed] Ruth Adele Preston (Mrs. A. C. Preston)

R13. 11/9/31 Letter from Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Preston re N.Y. arrest:

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cayce;

You cannot imagine how shocked we were to learn, today, about this unbelievable annoyance. How any person or persons could instigate such a filthy trick is beyond comprehension. It will, of course, boomerang upon the source.

Hammerling is supposed to be excellent counsel and undoubtedly you will be leaving that wretched city in a few days, homeward bound.

If there is anything we can do to be of service, please notify us and we will be happy to do what we can.

Meantime we are with you in spirit and know you will overcome this momentary trial with courage and fortitude.

Believe us to be yours with love

Sincerely, The Prestons

R14. 12/10/32 Mable Shaw’s letter to GD:

Box 26 Kent Hall COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF LAW

Dear Gladys Davis,

How is your delightful friend Elizabeth [Beth Graves]] with whom I was fortunate enough to have a visit last summer? I am ashamed to say I have forgotten her name, and I made no record of it at the time.

I mention her because she was good enough to give me the name of the lady [Mrs. Madge C. Crandall] we met when Mrs. Cayce, you and Mr. Cayce were in New York. And her name I have no record of although I put it down at the time. She is stopping here in New York at some Hotel. She is psychic and I did wish while she was talking that Mr. Cayce would pay heed to her - and then, when all that trouble hit you, proving her warnings to have been justified, I made up my mind that I should like to see her and have a talk.

As you and Mr. Cayce probably know, Georgie passed on last October 3. Life was difficult then - but now, Will you PLEASE give me the name of the lady whose name I have forgotten, and her address here in New York? If you cannot recall to whom I am referring your friend will tell you because she visited her a number of times and she will also remember that as that time I had the name but not the address.

I do hope things are pleasant for all of you. May I hope to hear from you?

Very sincerely yours, [signed] Mable Shaw [Mrs. George Shaw]

R15. 1/27/33 GD’s letter to Mrs. George Shaw:

Mrs. George Shaw, Box 26 Kent Hall, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.

My dear Mrs. Shaw:-

When your most welcome letter came last month, I felt the urge to answer immediately. If I had done so, in spite of the many interruptions I might have encountered while so doing, such a delay would not have been caused and I would not now be having to apologize and feel ashamed of myself.

First of all, it was SUCH a shock to us about Mr. Shaw’s passing [noted in 5459-6 Reports]; for we didn’t know a thing of it! Won’t you please tell us all about it when you have time, and feel that you can? We were all so fond of him. He was a great soul, and IS - for I am sure he still lives and is capable of working from a much larger viewpoint than while on this earth. You must feel that his presence is with you, helping and guiding as always. No doubt his work here was finished, and he went on to a greater work. I’m wondering how you feel about such things, the life hereafter and our contact with those who have passed on.

My friend Beth Graves is very fine, teaching kindergarten and liking it. She enjoyed meeting you so much, and was sorry not to be with you more while in New York.

The lady whose address you wish WAS full of warnings, and she still would be, for she doesn’t approve of Jews; she thinks they are a curse to Mr. Cayce (or to anyone else), when our own readings say that this work must ever be first to the Jew and then to the Gentile. She would blame our New York trouble on the Jews, but it wasn’t so. We would have still been in that trouble if our Jewish friends hadn’t come to our rescue. However, we all have our opinions. Who can say which is right? We can only tell by the results. I don’t believe in condemning any single individual, much less a race of people. Still, I like Mrs. Crandall - and I am sure you will enjoy talking with her. The address is:

Mrs. Madge C. Crandall, Hotel Empire, Broadway at 63rd St., (Lincoln Square) New York City

We are all getting on fine. Mr. Cayce’s strength ever - giving out advice, counsel and guidance to help others along the way. Under separate cover I am sending to you some data, including blanks describing our two types of membership. We would love to have you sign one of the Active blanks and return; that is, if you are still interested in the Work and want to keep in touch with it. Each month we send to the Active Members a little Bulletin, which keeps them in direct touch with the information we are receiving and the results that are being obtained by people throughout the country.

Also I am sending an article on Life Readings, which I think you will find interesting, as well as one on “How Edgar Cayce Gives a Psychic Reading.” Study groups are being formed in several places. The original one is in Norfolk, and we are compiling lessons for other groups.

Are you still as busy as ever? I hope you will let us hear from you again, and not take my long delay this time in writing as a sample of my usual method. It is my desire to keep right up to the minute with all my duties and privileges, but it seems almost impossible to do it at all times.

I hope that you are adjusting yourself to the new scheme, and finding that - after all - life IS worth while.

With kindest regards and best wishes from each of us, I am

Sincerely, GD

R16. GD’s note: Mrs. Madge C. Crandall was very enthusiastic about William Dudley Pelley’s work [See 262-1 on 9/14/31 & EC’s dream rdg. 294-136, Par. 9-A on 4/1/32.] and was assisting him in every way possible. She spoke to me about her own work of psychically making it possible for “soul mates” to get together. She thought I had this same ability and wanted me to work with her. I had a very uneasy feeling when with her and did not see her again.

R17. 8/2/38 See 1561-5 re mining properties in Culpepper Co., Va.

R18. See 1951-52 HLC’s correspondence with Kenneth Roberts and Henry Gross, re dowsing method of locating treasure in Princess Anne Co., filed under 3812-7 Reports.

R19. 7/2/65, Friday, Article appearing in The Ledger-Star:

NAZI SYMPATHIZER PELLEY DIES AT 75

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) - William Dudley Pelley, former author, newspaper editor and magazine publisher convicted of sedition during World War II, is dead at 75.

Pelley was found guilty at Indianapolis Aug. 6, 1942, of aiding the Nazi party through inflammatory articles in the magazine, “Galilean,” which he published.

He founded the Silver Shirt League in Asheville, N.C., shortly after Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933. Patterned after the Nazi Brown Shirts, the organization’s announced purpose was “a wholesale and drastic ousting of every radical-minded Jew from the United States.”

THE LEAGUE reportedly recruited 40,000 followers before Pelley disbanded it in 1940. He then came to Noblesville and organized Soulcraft Publishing Co.

Pelley was convicted on 11 counts of sedition and sentenced to 15 years in the federal penitentiary at Terre Haute. He was paroled in 1950 and had lived here in retirement until his death Wednesday.

A NATIVE OF LYNN, Mass., and son of a Methodist minister, Pelley once was editor of the Chicopee (Mass.) Journal and the Wilmington (Vt.) Times.

Pelley also founded a “new religion.” S o u l c r a f t, which claimed communication with spirits through metaphysics and spiritualism. He authored such books as “Why I Believe The Dead Are Alive,” “The Man Who Created Satan,” “Revisiting Earth,” and “Seven Minutes in Eternity.”

Funeral services will be held here Saturday. Survivors include the widow, Agnes; a son, William E., Ridgewood, N.J., and a daughter, Mrs. Melford Pearson, Noblesville.

R20. 10/8/73 SAFE Newsletter:

S. A. F. E. THE SOCIETY FOR THE APPLICATION OF FREE ENERGY

1325 1/2 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FIRST FALL MEETING

TIME: 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. (Monday) October 29, 1973 PLACE: ISIS Center: 8305 Fenton St. (Gr. floor), Silver Spring, Maryland

PROGRAM: 1. Mr. Bill Donovan, Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be in Washington delivering a series of his dynamic lectures on creative imagination. He will visit SAFE to share his experiences in the practical application of controlled imagination in a four-dimensional world.

2. The ISIS bookstore will be opened for those wishing to examine their stock of scientific books, works in the occult, psychic and metaphysical fields, and others on the American Indian.

3. Mr. William C. Moore, counsel to the Institute for Global Dynamics and the World Future Society, will speak on “Energy in the New Age”.

4. Time permitting, Carol Bell will be available for questions and advisory comments on the Brunler-Bovis Biometer for those who have an interest in this area.

5. To partially defray costs of mailings and meeting-room expenses, attendees will be requested to make a $1.00 DONATION at the door.

AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO APPLYING DOWSING, RADIONICS, RADIESTHESIA, AND HEALING TO MEETING AND SERVING THE NEEDS OF MANKIND.

REPORT ON 2ND DOWSING FIELD TRIP (Sept. 9, 1973, Kelly’s Ford, Virginia)

On a sunny Sunday morning, over 40 dowsers ranging in age from Wilburn Smith’s 12-year-old daughter to senior citizen William Moore, attorney and counsel to the Society for the Application of Free Energy, met at the former Civil War battlefield site on the Rappahannock River in Culpeper county, Virginia. There was much enthusiasm in evidence since the group has never come back “empty-handed” from prior trips, and has always found at least one large metallic object dating back to the Civil War period. We had high hopes that we could continue this record and at least come back with some portion of the treasure that we have long sought.

At the site, group leader Carl Schleicher covered the history, background and plans for the day’s search to recover the Civil War payroll treasure. Each attendee was given a two- page write-up and commentary on the Edgar Cayce readings which were extracted from the Cayce Foundation at Virginia Beach describing the treasure and how it was buried by Union troops on 24 September 1863 when overrun by the Confederate army during the skirmish at Kelly’s Ford. They hastily buried the total Federal Army payroll, which consisted of numerous gold and silver coins, to avoid letting it fall into enemy hands. This has been an elusive treasure through the years, and one reason may be that previous searchers failed to carry out to the letter Edgar Cayce’s explicit instructions. The group brought a “silver dowsing rod” as recommended by Cayce and several silver and gold witness coins to assist in the search. Mr. Schleicher emphasized that one of the keys to success in dowsing is to adequately prepare oneself by programming the mind and mental thought so that the dowsing rod, which serves as an amplifier of the dowser’s response to external stimuli, will only respond when the items for which he is programmed are in his immediate vicinity. He noted that this is the biocybernetic basis for dowsing.

After a warm-up session at a site where the group had previously found several cannon balls and other silverware paraphernalia, the search Commenced. Having hopped over the barbed wire fence, while keeping a wary eye on the many bulls on farmer Luke Poland’s property, they continued the dowsing search where it had left off on the last trip in May 1973. It will be recalled that in this area the general group had found a most attractive large carpenter’s plane which appeared to be about a hundred years old. Several of our dowsers, including Hannah Kelly and Phyllis Roos, had strong feelings at that time that the treasure would be found approximately 6 feet from a large tree adjacent to the river and the barbed wire fence. This tree had been previously marked and designated by them, and Mr. Schleicher led a dowsing search in an area encompassing an arc of ten feet from this tree.

Several metal detectors, that is non-dowser type devices, were also used, and it was noted with amusement that all they were detecting were bottle caps, pieces of tin foil and other modern-day junk items.

The first hole was dug to a depth of 3 feet where several dowsers had rather modest reactions; however, a check at the 3-foot level revealed no Civil War objects in the hole. After a close scrutiny of why the reactions occurred, it appeared that some iron-ore bearing rock may have been the reason, since this would probably fit the mental programming of “metallic objects from as far back as the Civil War period”. Metal detector devices confirmed the iron ore content in these rocks.

The second hole was dug where there were very strong dowsing reactions, particularly by the daughter of Wilburn Smith, who incidentally had found one of our items of interest from the Civil War period on the last trip. This reaction was confirmed by other dowsers including Carl Schleicher, and a prediction of 3 feet was made for the object sought. Jess Bunch then dug a 4 foot diameter hole in soft clay soil. At a depth of approximately 3 feet his shovel struck a very large, beautiful flat iron that appeared to be at least 100 years old. The iron had the number “7” and a “keystone” symbol on it. The number “7” has appeared on previous cooking utensils found in this area and possibly indicates that one of the military units engaged here may have had this number in its organizational title. Finding this handsome antique iron was a mind-expanding experience and certainly proved to those who witnessed this amazing “find” what dowsing can accomplish. A search was also made on the north bank of the Rappahannock River at a place which Edgar Cayce followers from the A.R.E. thought might contain the treasure. This region, it was noted, had been thoroughly searched in previous years by the Edgar Cayce Foundation (A.R.E.). Large pock-mark holes were noted similar to small-size moon craters. It was believed that these were left by the Cayce group when dug there some years ago. Members of the Cayce group indicated this area might still be haunted by spirits of the soldiers who engaged in mortal combat here; however, no one in the SAFE group confirmed this. No strong dowsing reactions were noted in this area, so the main part of the group then proceeded to the island in the center of the river.

Led by Dave and Loretta Rhodes, these dowsers dug two very large holes on this island where strong dowsing reactions were indicated. These were confirmed by other dowsers and a huge 8 foot hole was dug, but all that has been found so far on the island area is a buried 2 year old flash light and a golf ball. The island area does appear to be a logical burial spot for the treasure, but unfortunately, time to fully excavate the holes where strong dowser reactions had been noted finally ran out. On our next trip we hope to explore this island, which incidentally is within the old Kelly’s Ford bridge area and could therefore be a logical hasty burial spot for a defending army undergoing heavy attack. The main problem at this spot is that the river has many times overflowed and deposited much Sandy silt on the island. Thus, any treasure buried during the 1860’s would probably be at least 8 feet deep. This will not daunt our dowsers, who hope to return to this area soon. At least we have kept our record of never coming back empty handed, and did indeed find at least one object for which we were programmed - a credit to all who were there on this eventful day.

OTHER SAFE CHAPTERS Those wishing details and suggestions on setting up SAFE Chapters in other states may write to the National Secretary, Miss Linda Southall c/o SAFE, 1325-1/2 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007.

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Membership in SAFE may be obtained by sending $10.00 to Mrs. Edith Serbin, Administrative Secretary, 1036 Ruatan St., Silver Spring, MD 20903.

SAFE MEETINGS AND NEWSLETTERS

Those having suggestions, comments, recommendations, or appropriate information for the above are invited to forward their ideas concerning:

1. Proposed meeting topics. (Also dates and scheduling.)

2. Announcements of activities and events of general member interest.

3. Short articles for inclusion in later issues.

4. Any other items of interest to SAFE members.

R21. 6/74 S.A.F.E NEWSLETTER

[Diagram of Map showing SITES OF DOWSING after heading]

Saturday, June 22, may mark a turning point for the turbulent history surrounding the Civil War treasure at Kelly’s Ford Crossing on the Rappahannock River in Virginia.

Over two dozen dowsers and sensitives spent the day there uncoverinq old artifacts (bayonet, spikes, pulley) and investigating sites of a reputed treasure first brought to light by psychic Edqar Cayce. Dr. Carl Schleicher introduced the group to a brief history of the site and its associations, and demonstrated a variety of dowsing rods and pendulums for newcomers, who quickly set about to learn the new skill. That night the group sighted emanations from two sites resembling those Edgar Cayce predicted would come from the treasure (Reading [3812]).

But then other strange things began to happen. The area has had a long history of negative events connected with those seeking its reputed $30,000 gold and silver treasure.

DOWSING TRIP GETS “UNEXPECTED” RESULTS

Even with preparation beforehand to establish oneness of purpose for the betterment of mankind, some members of the party became agitated and upset by “vibrations” from the area.

One young sensitive girl couldn’t stand the sight of six men (one with a gaping hole in his side) guarding the bridge approach and left the area visibly disturbed. Another psychic confirmed the phenomena, and also asked to call off the venture.

Visible emanations were seen by most of the party at two excavation sites. One in the river, opposite the island, had a bluish mushroomed-shaped light hanging low over it, and also presented some dowsing indications. The other site under the bridge revealed itself as orange rays most noticeable several feet above the ground level. This area produced the strongest dowsing reactions but also the strongest negative vibrations.

A healing circle was held late that night for one of the dowsers, and secondarily, to bring positive energy to the area, but it was felt that additional activities would be needed to complete the task.

Also needed is further confirmation on the actual site locations, as digging would require pumps and possible other machinery, with some expense. The treasure is expected, according to Cayce, to be more than six feet underground or water, because of change in the river bed.

Both Eugene Condon, MRU associate, and Sally Seibert of Columbus, Ohio, received spiritual guidance on their site locations, but seek further confirming elaboration.

If anyone has information relevant to this matter, please forward it to S.A.F.E. headquarters for appropriate action.

R22. 10/28/74 Research Supplement submitted to E.C.F. by George Weiss:

“Returned to Culpepper County, Va. for the 2nd attempt to locate missing treasure October, 1974. With my companion Susan Lupito we had high hope. Since being at the approximate location myself in June, 1974, we felt we would have more knowledge of the area.

“Having checked the ideals, I felt that we were at least on the right path. We were well prepared, with a metal detector, but I didn’t realize that the resistor in the metal detector had worn down considerably in the past few months. None the less it still picked up objects at 8” in depth.

“As the readings stated on the 3rd and 6th day of the new moon seek same. On the 3rd day of the new moon at sunset we started out, but that’s when things started to happen. We were driving to the area on a deserted, lonely road and saw a young woman walking in the direction of the area. I stopped to ask her for a ride and she accepted. It was near sunset and time was approaching. Without realizing it we gave her a ride to way past the area of Kelly Ford. Well, as things turned out we were not set up to seek because we were not totally organized. So we missed seeing anything that night. So we waited for the 6th night Oct. 20, 1974.

“On the 19th the night before, I stumbled in the hotel bathroom and severely sprained my knee and ankle placing me on crutches. This still did not hamper operations. We went out again and looked for the lights but were unable to see any. We did, however, see something bright, but it was only the brush in the field reflecting the moon light. The next day we were driving to Kelly Ford and Susan lost control of the car. We rammed the fence post and dislodged the muffler from the car. At this time we decided that too many things were going wrong so we abandoned operations. Hopefully to return under better conditions.

“Many months before ever coming to Virginia Beach I had a dream. I was walking in an open field and saw a large hole with many silver coins, mostly quarters. In this hole water was running in a small trinkle, with rocks and surrounded by broken wooden planks. I looked around and saw 3 or 4 ghostly apparitions standing nearby. I felt that these apparitions owned the coins so I continued on. As I walked on I came to a river and everything was a gold aura, even the trees.

“As I later discovered this area contained gold. In fact Culpepper County was an old gold mining area. I dreamt this without ever having been there before. I did however, take about 30 lbs. of samples back to Philadelphia where I received $35 for the contents I recovered.

“After this dream I found out about this treasure while looking into the readings and this started my mind to wonder if I really was in tune to the forces that were responsible for the placing of the treasure. I certainly felt it was.

“I feel that the readings were quite correct in all that we found. Rock that was placed in a sort of large campfire area. The old bridge abutment just above the ford. And an old broken wall just on the side of the hill that rose to the old bridge abutment. If other searches are made perhaps the treasure will someday be found with a lot of prayer and good luck. George Weiss.”

Background

Background

None.

Mentioned Entities

New York City, Virginia Beach, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Dreams, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Soul, Healing, Kentucky, King David, Ohio, Prayer, Purpose, Resurrection Appearances, Trial of Jesus, Vibration, Abraham Lincoln, Aura, David Kahn, Fallen Angels

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 3812-18, ReadingID 11408.