Reading 670-11

TEXT OF READING 670-11 M 25 (Archaeology Apprentice,

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Date: 7/5/1940 Sex: M Age: 25 ReadingID: 4444

Protestant) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of July, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [670], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

Time of Reading 3:30 to 3:40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. …, Md.

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [670], etc., who seeks further information, advice and guidance as to his life and work. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [670].

3. As we find, there has been well indicated for this body the manner or type of work, and the channels through which this might be accomplished.

4. Then, we would hold to that, and continue to work in ANY form of activity regarding archaeological research as should be the experiences offering the channels, if the body will apply itself in same.

5. Ready for questions.

6. (Q) What connections should I make to become closer associated with the occupations and activities that have been previously suggested? (A) Keep with those channels through which there is either the field research or the research in reconstruction of data forming the basis of those activities within the organization or in the institute itself.

There are the abilities in both of these directions, AS in reconstruction as well as in assistance in the field activity. These are the channels of research in which the entity should attempt to associate self.

7. (Q) Should I continue to seek employment at the Smithsonian Institute, with Dr. Stewart in Anthropology? (A) As has been indicated, this is well.

8. (Q) Should I continue to seek field work or should I confine myself to model making and the preparation of exhibits; which would be most satisfactory? (A) As just indicated. Be not only a good model maker but a good reconstructionist; for, as the entity has found, this enables one to be a better research or field worker, - through knowing what is being sought when there is any indication of the various subjects to be reconstructed.

Then we would find field work, as well as the reconstruction and model work, that in keeping with the abilities, and best abilities, of the entity.

9. (Q) In the event that the U.S. should enter a state of war, in what capacity could I be of most service? (A) This will be a matter of choice by self. As to the activities, or entrance, - these will be only for those who are choosing to enter. Thus the entity might choose whatever service it desired, - if it so desires to enter into such.

10. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Keep to those things indicated, - but keep mental and spiritual values also in the experience, and the appreciations of same should be as in keeping in that which is always the law; that the Lord is One.

11. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 12/23/40 Ltr. to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce:

“I must state in opening; my conscience troubles me, in that I have not written you recently and I have not sent you any money to help further the cause to which you have devoted your life.

“I conscientiously intend to do better, but month by month my resolves seem to be weakening in many respects rather than strengthening.

“I still hope some day to be a real benefit to my fellow men, and a worthy son of God.

“I am no longer ingaged in museum work and the thing I should be doing though I do not find my present work disagreeable I am still employed by W.P.A., supervisor of a file renovation project engaged by the Supreme Court. The compensation can best be described as slight (I have not as yet been paid under my new rating as supervisor). It would greatly strength my resolves and relieve my troubled conscience, if I were ingaged once again in archaeological work.

“I find it imperative to seek your aid once again on being presented with a most distressing and eminent problem with which I do not feel equipped to cope.

“In the Selective Service draft, my call number at the local board is one hundred and twelve, I have already taken my physical examination and will probably be called in the next group (on or about the first of the year).

“I have submitted a request to be classified as a Conscientious Objector, one who because of his religious beliefs can not submit to training for military combat. In my original questionnaire I stated that because of my conscientious attitude, in objecting to being trained to take the lives of my fellow men it would make it impractical to train me for combat service, while any training that might be necessary to prepare me to serve or relieve the the suffering of those ingaged in action would be acceptable This is my attitude, I do not wish to be placed in a position where it will be compulsory to accept training; that will enable me to more efficiently destroy the lives of other men; nor do I wish to [be] placed in a position that would necessitate my taking such lives.

“I think you will find it in you to sympathize with my feelings on the subject, and perhaps extend once again a helping hand.

“I have a great need for a reading that would enable me to fill out the special form they have sent me and to give me assurance of what I consider a righteous attitude.

“Perhaps a reading would also clarify other situations of mind in this troubled world.

“I can think of no questions I would like to ask in such a reading, other than any helpful suggestions in filling out Selective Service Questionnaire Form.

“Mr. Cayce you must get terribly weary of hearing all the troubles of so many people, I am sorry I find it necessary to bother you with mine.

“I do wish you and yours all the best in this Holiday season, I hope your own sons managed better in the draft than I have.

“Hoping this Christmas day and the New Year will be the happiest and most peaceful ever, I remain,”

Sincerely yours, [670]

R2. 12/26/40 Ltr. to [670]:

Dear [670];-

“Am just in receipt of yours of the 23rd - and would like to be of help if possible. Am facing the same problem ourselves, as Hugh Lynn is called for the 10th. - Miss Gladys is away at present and will not be back until Monday the 30th [went to Ala. for Xmas] - could try for you on Tuesday morning the 31st if that will give you time. Don’t know just how soon you have to have your papers back - but wouldn’t be possible until that time. If you wish me to try it then let me know - giving where you will be, and will be better to put it in the form of some question, so would suggest that you try and do that if at all possible, and will see what can get for you.

“Know just exactly how you feel - and wish could offer some advise with out having to wait - but am most speechless myself on the question.

“So let me know if the 31st will be too late for you.

“Hoping for the best and that all will work out for feel sure do you have to go go you can get in a department other than the fighting corps., for they need men of every caliber - that is what H. L. is trying for office work and not field, tho guess will have some of every class.

“May HIS Blessings keep you”

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R3. 1/29/41 Father’s (Mr. [333]‘s) letter:

Dear Mr. Cayce:

“We have been quite busy lately with our regular daily work. [670] leaving for camp, The Inauguration, visiting Mrs. [689], and both Mrs. [602] and myself being sick with the Grippe.

“[670] was sent to Baltimore and from there to Camp Mead in Maryland about twenty-five miles from here. We have been out to see him and he has been home twice on short leave the last time no later than yesterday. He has taken to the whole thing in a very fine spirit and passed his physical tests in A-1 shape.

“They have made all the boys very comfortable at Camp Mead and they have good food and plenty of it also good sleeping quarters in one of the new 60 man barracks that are being built by the hundreds as fast as possible.

“We have made a great, a terrible and a beautiful world out of this planet we live on according to what picture of it we look at and to me it is all a horrible nightmare engulfing all humanity who are still seeking by various means to battle against that which we have created down through the ages; fighting to save what we possess and fighting to have more. From the present outlook it would appear that whether we are conscious of it or not, everything upon which civilization is built is slipping beyond out grasp, but I think too that our necks are being bowed and our knees gradually bent into an attitude of the kind of humbleness that can bring us to a realization that His will must be done if the human race is to go on. In the mean time we have no choice but to become a part of life as it is from day to day hoping that that we may turn before it is too late to the way of Life which we know so little about.

“We would like to hear what Hugh Lynn and Edgar Evans are doing and how you are all planning to carry on.

“Love to you all from us here,”

Sincerely, [333]

R4. 2/1/41 EC’s letter to [670]‘s father:

Dear Mr. [333];-

“Have been quite anxious to know how [670] was making out, so was glad to have yours of the 29th, and to know every thing is moving along nicely with him. Trust he has an experience that will be all to good advantage for him, tho this business of destruction as is going on in the world today is appalling, can’t for the life of me see what people are think about - but suppose each and every man is constantly meeting himself and naturally that brings the old struggle of self mastery, the lauding of self, or to the Glory of God.

“Mrs. Cayce hasn’t been well since Christmas, while in N.Y. she wrenched her back, gave her a lot of trouble, soon after we came back she got a bad fall in the kitchen one day, struck side of her head that she had injured some years ago then took cold and all seemed to settle in that side of face and especially the right eye, she is trying to be up again now, but is still suffering a great deal.

“Think I wrote you H. L. was called for the 10th of Jan. then the local board took his case under consideration - and did take into consideration his plans here for the work, and gave him until the June call to try to get them in shape so we are making special effort to get offices fixed up for permanent use, and the indexing under way that it might present something for any investigator that might like to look into the work here.

“Edgar Evans is doing nicely - has nice job with V.E.P. Hates to give up his job but guess he will be called in Mar. Understand the Feb. quota has been called.

“We keep busy, and trust am doing some good - would judge from the reports that we are helping some any way. Trust you and Mrs. [602] are well - miss hearing from you so regularly, trust every thing is well with you - am feeling very fine myself physically, believe am learning more and more to trust in GOD.

“With love to all,”

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R5. 2/25/41 Father [Mr. [333]‘s] letter: “Since I wrote you [670] has been sent to Fort Sill, Okla. as part of the addition to the Quartermasters Corps. He is supposed to have something to do with the buying and training of horses and the necessary equipment that goes along with such work. We hope he finds it interesting and helpful. He has written one letter to us since he went out to Ft. Sill which was very interesting, as his letters usually are, but he had up to the time of writing us done little else but lay up in the hospital with the ‘flu’. Upon arrival at the fort he was given a physical examination and it was found he had a sore throat and temperature so they played safe and put him where he could get the attention required. We feel sure that he has recovered by now and we are impatient for the next news which we hope will be that he is carrying on in what he wanted to do.”

R6. 3/30/41 “We hear from [670] at least once a week and he, too, wishes us to pass on to you all a word of greeting. He seems content and is apparently still busy with preliminary training, though his letter this week indicated that definite arrangements are in the offing.”

R7. 1/8/42 See mother’s rdg. 602-7 in re “anxiety keenly felt over the safety and welfare of her son, Pvt. [670].” Since war had been declared, Mrs. [602] was afraid that [670] would have to actually get into battle and perhaps be injured or killed.

R8. 1/16/42 Pvt. [670]‘s letter to EC: “As one who has received help, aid and courage of inestimable value through the A.R.E., your great gift and the will of God, I will be only too glad to cooperate with any program of the organization. I will be especially willing to cooperate in prayer, as I fear I’ve become very lax in such matters since my induction into the Army, though I realize that is a poor excuse. Then, too, if anyone needs divine guidance it is probably me.

“So count me in, and thanks a lot for the reminder [see EC’s letter 1/8/42 under 2678-1 Background].

“I have received a letter from Mother enclosing the recent rdg. you gave [602-7], in advising her as to attitude in regard to my situation. The rdg. is clear to me and expresses my latent attitude, I think, though I am afraid it’s a hard pill for a mother to take.

“I heard news of your and your families’ problems and unfortunate sacrifices, while I was at home on furlough. [EEC being overseas, etc., etc.?]

“May I extend my sympathies and best wishes for all.

“May we all experience the will of God, the ensuing peace and development of the world, together.” Sincerely yours, [670]

R9. 1/25/42 Mother [Mrs. [602]‘s] letter, part of which see under 602-7 Reports: “After sending the reading to [670] and receiving his interpretation of it paragraph by paragraph, which resulted in twenty-four letter-size sheets of paper (counting both sides), and the understanding and comfort he apparently received from it, something inside of me is gone - if you know what I mean. Then, too, he referred to his Life Reading [670-1] wherein he was a miller on a tributary of Lake Champlain and rdg. intimated that in that experience he had expended self in providing food for those who were imprisoned and in so doing caused the displeasure of others but that he gained spiritually. He said it was probably bread that he provided or at least flour or meal. Once again he says ‘I am providing bread in spite of my many attempts to do otherwise.’ What a coincidence, or should I say the will of God.”

R10. 6/16/42 Mrs. [264]‘s letter: “I called Mrs. [602]… Mr. [333] has a good job. [670] is in a camp in Texas.”

R11. 1/21/43 Father’s (Mr. [333]‘s) letter to GD:

“Just ret’d this a.m. from a rush trip to N.Y. sponsored by Mr. [257], part business and part to hear and see once again the best friend I have,” Edgar Cayce…

“Our son [670] graduated from Quartermaster Officers training last week at Camp Lee, Va. and we are very proud of our new lieutenant. He is home for a few days and goes to Fort Meade, Md. for further training on Jan. 28th. We are hoping that you can have a check reading on Monday, the 25th, for him, as the infection in the mouth is growing serious and something must be done. I talked with Mr. Cayce about it last night and I am sending you with this letter a copy of the list of questions which I think are more complete than those which I gave Mr. Cayce. When you get information I would appreciate it if you will kindly telephone to us and reverse the charges.”

R12. 1/25/43 See Ck. Physical Rdg. 670-12.

R13. 2/26/43 Lt. [670]‘s father, Mr. [333], had a heart attack that night and died the next morning.

R14. 4/43 Mother (Mrs. [602]‘s) letter says she has moved with Lt. [670] to Calif. where he is stationed at a War Dog’s Reception and Training Center.

R15. 5/16/43 She writes: “The Post is very interesting - they have something like nine hundred dogs and quite a few horses. Never saw so many dogs at one time in my life. This is a re-mount receiving and training center for dogs. Sailors are sent here and trained with a dog and then sent out to duty. Two classes have been graduated since we have been here.”

R16. 2/27/44 Lt. [670] writes EC to see if he can help Mrs. [602], since he left her out in Calif. when he was transferred to a temporary assignment at Ft. Custer, Mich. - now he is at Camp Reynolds, Pa., temporarily, and his mother is left stranded out there - very lonely, etc.

R17. 3/15/44 EC via GD referred A.R.E. members in Calif. to visit Mrs. [602].

R18. 9/11/44 Mrs. [602] wrote that she had ret’d to D.C. in 5/44 and was still very lonely: “[670] injured his shoulder last June and has been in a hospital in England since. I hear from him every few days and he says he is slowly recovering and feels fine.”

R19. 9/13/44 GD referred her to A.R.E. members in D.C.

R20. 2/10/45 Ltr. from [670], Paris, France:

Dear Mr. Cayce:

“How are things with you? How are the boys getting along? I sincerely hope you and yours are enjoying the best of everything. My correspondence with my Mother has been so badly delayed lately that I do not know whether she has heard from you folks lately or not.

“Mr. Cayce, to get to my current problem, yes I am coming to you for help once again; I received a rather serious injury in a motor cycle accident about eight months ago. Of course at the time contacting you was out of the question as immediate treatment was necessary. I suffered a badly broken shoulder in which the head of the humorous, the clavicle and the scapula were all fractured. I was taken to a Army Hospital where they operated on my shoulder. Full range of motion has never returned and the shoulder pains me a lot. It is very weak and it looks as though one muscle has never redeveloped in spite of exercise.

“I have faith enough in the readings to know that you could help me alot, though I rather doubt full recovery can be accomplished without performing another operation. The thing that I had in mind, was that if it is going to be necessary to have another operation that perhaps I could arrange to have it taken care of while I am still in the Army. Is it possible that the readings might recommend operating?

“At the present I am comfortable located in a hotel here in Paris. I am assigned to Military Police duty here and expect to continue here for awhile. I am fortunate enough to be so situated that I could follow most any treatment that might be recommended in a reading.

“Now that I’ve related my latest woes to you let me again wish you all the best of everything and the prompt return of your boys to you.

“Please don’t mention this letter to my Mother as I don’t want to cause her undue worry. Mother does not know that my shoulder still bothers me nor that it was necessary to operate on it.

“Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain”

Sincerely yours, [670]

R21. 3/7/45 GD sent forms explaining about EC’s death, etc.

Background

Background

B1. See 670-10 on 11/21/39 and subsequent Reports.

B2. 6/14/40 He submitted questions.

Mentioned Entities

Free Will, Entity (Cayce Term), A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Air Shafts (Pyramid), Book of Job, France, Edgar Evans Cayce, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Hugh Lynn Cayce, England, Law of Moses, Photography (Atlantean), Prayer, Sons of God, Texas, Virginia Beach

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 670-11, ReadingID 4444.