This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of March, 1943, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [257] and wife [903].

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1. GC: You will have before you [257], present in this room and his associates Herbert Weisburgh, Alfred Englander, E. O. Brown, and the various enterprises they are developing for the war effort, and the best plans for [257] to follow to give his best efforts for the war and security for his group after the war; also his new locations for living or development. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [257]; the associations and relations.
3. As has been indicated for the entity, there are those probabilities and possibilities in the war efforts. These thus far have been well.
4. Now, however, there are those that question same, and there needs be those precautions - as has been indicated - for the entity; that there be not in self nor in the associations, or associates, question marks after or concerning the activities of any in the relationships. With these kept in mind, there should be a most satisfactory reaction to all those projects, all those problems that have been and that are being presented from time to time. Keep those in mind.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Is it better to accept engineering fees than commissions for the efforts of [257] and associates, or what would be a better way of being paid for their services without bringing questions or criticisms?
   (A) If there are the various projects of the engineering activities actually provided, this is better manner for the acceptance of such problems. Where there is not the supplying of these activities, better the commission - but not in excessive amounts, ever, so as to have questions raised as to the manner in which such contracts were obtained or let. In the main, the engineering fees are the better, provided the actual fact of same is supplied.
7. (Q) Reference the engineering company of Morf and Weiselberg advising the Government on the manufacturing of oxygen plants, is this in the proper order as submitted to Mr. Robert Snyder of the treasury dept., and which he likes very much?
   (A) If this is acceptable to the Treasury Department, these will be satisfactory.
8. (Q) Are these engineers, with the additional abilities added from other sources, sufficient to produce this oxygen plant that will work successfully?
   (A) These, of course, would bring questions, as to who were the additional. But in the main, these as we find could or should be made satisfactory.
9. (Q) Mr. Sisson of Denver, Col., who has spent his whole life in this work, is willing to join us. Will this be helpful?
   (A) If he is given the authority, it will be helpful. If he is attempted to be curbed, watch for questionings after.
10. (Q) Should I make any further efforts toward Arthurdale or the directing of the wood working or other factories there, or leave the situation as it has been finished until now?
    (A) When there is the consideration of the after the war problems, and the manners in which such propositions may be handled, - if there is the desire of this group of associates of [257] to here obtain an outlet for activities that may be developed, especially as related to television, - if this is the phase of the activities, as related to propositions that have been off and on very close to the group, - this may be made a place where development may be had that would prove most satisfactory; not only as part of the laboratory for the experimentation and development but as a project for the manufacture of wood, wood products, in a very satisfactory manner.
    For, to be sure, while these will be changed in their general activity, or the supplying of funds from a general fund for Government projects, this may become an outlet that will save many a disturbing feature later.
11. (Q) Should the contract be made now, or will it be able to be handled later?
    (A) There are others, and there are already some propositions being handled there. Tentative propositions should be made now, while it is in what may be called a fluid state of control.
12. (Q) Would an option on the property be the right thing to take now?
    (A) This might be made to be satisfactory. But it is to require, of course, with those whose project it has been, that the environs or peoples there be considered in whatever project is to be carried on. That kind of consideration given in the present, with the option, would make more secure.
13. (Q) When will be best day to see Gen. Somervell on Col. Franklin's services being brought back to Washington, D.C.?
    (A) About the 2nd, 3rd or 4th of April.
14. (Q) Would Franklin best aid supply services and [257] in "steel production" or in oxygen equipment, or in what capacity should he be suggested to Somervell?
    (A) In the oxygen proposition capacity, as the representative of the Government as well as that related to the activities to which Franklin has given self in some propositions.
15. (Q) Was Somervell or Gen. Campbell of Ordinance meant in advice to [257] and Franklin?
    (A) Somervell.
16. (Q) In what way can I approach Somervell, or should I approach Somervell, when I go in to see him?
    (A) Through the needs of the proposition that is now in hand. This is, of course, something of a new order, a new ordinance portion of the whole project. And these are the channels through which there may be the easier or more sure approach; for the changes as well as the surety of the assistance needed through this channel.
17. (Q) Should I now attempt to go on Gen. Somervell's staff as an officer or better continue in civilian status?
    (A) This should be as the suggestion of Somervell. While, as indicated through some of the conversations with Somervell, as well as the looks, speach, leers and other manners indicating the closeness of [257] to Somervell, there are both good and questionable propositions as to [257] being on the staff. These should be talked over with Somervell, and his decisions would be the better to follow. [See 257-248 in re Gen. Brehon Somervell having been Gen. Howe, to whom [257] was aide in Amer. Rev.]
18. (Q) Would this be a good time to mention the subject matter of the Cayce work to Gen. Somervell.?
    (A) Rather let this be as an approach such that there may be the questions from Somervell respecting same, rather than broaching it from [257]'s own angle. Let it be as in reference to what has been said, or what others have said in varied places about same.
19. (Q) Shall I present the book to him as the opening wedge?
    (A) Not unless he desires to read or see same. This may be left in his way or wake, and let it act for itself.
20. (Q) I am not quite clear as to how I should talk about the work the first time.
    (A) Let the subject be broached by Somervell, from that he had seen or heard from other sources, than from [257] direct.
21. (Q) When will be best time to introduce subject to Mrs. Roosevelt, and how?
    (A) Whenever the opportunity presents, ask as respecting her review - or her reading of such book.
22. (Q) In what way can I aid the sale of the book on Cayce, "There Is A River."
    (A) In asking - not giving always - others to read same, and to tell [257] what they think.
23. (Q) Has it been started for sale correctly?
    (A) Very good; and it will be seen, as was indicated in that given respecting same, as to through what centers or channels it will have the greater appeal.
24. (Q) Should [257] plan to do the second book with Sugrue based on Cayce and [257] experiences?
    (A) This is NOT the plan that has been tentatively made by Sugrue. Whether conditions may alter same will depend upon circumstances as arise. The other phases, or the deeper phases of the theory of reincarnation should be rather the sequel - or the next outlet. [See MANY MANSIONS by Cerminara in 1950!]
    [257]'s experiences may be used as a part of the approach to same, if that is desired by Sugrue, in the building up of proof as may be necessary in such. In that manner the greater contribution may be made by [257] to a second book.
25. (Q) Wouldn't that be a much better way of handling it than [257] publishing the book himself?
    (A) It has just been stated as such.
26. (Q) How can [257] be helpful to Sugrue to make this possible?
    (A) Enabling him in any way or manner possible to maintain and gain in the efforts that necessary, until there are the returns from that already done to enable Sugrue to carry on for self and family. DO NOT separate Sugrue from the family!
27. (Q) When should the book be written, and when published, as outlined by Sugrue?
    (A) This will depend upon the sale and the cry for, or the asking for same, or the asking by the readers for more. And this can be done by stating in the reviews or interviews with the various groups, or individuals, that more might be given.
28. (Q) Please advise me as to effect on my life if all details are presented.
    (A) The effect upon the life, or upon the self, depends upon the own reaction. Remember, - each soul, each entity, is a free-willed individual. Choices are made. Statements are made. If true in self, these do not have to be hedged. If untrue, or stretched too much - as to become even to self as true but still incredulous to others, this may bring disputations. The right character of questioning enables anyone to grow, but unless an individual grows WITH that it in any manner tends to present to others, he becomes a hanger-on, or a leech, or such.
    But KNOW not only what you believe but the author of same. And unless the author, or the authority, is creative (not materially, but in the minds and souls of others), think twice before you do it. For, one has to live with self a long, long, long time! And regrets are the greater fires of torment.
29. (Q) Reference the selection of a farm, - I have a list before me. Are any of these, which I will mention, the type of a farm the Forces advised me to consider and buy?
    (A) Before these are questions, let's consider that which has been indicated respecting such. Not only from the general situations that have existed respecting the food, the supply, the security, not merely for self but for all those who may be associated with an individual, it has been suggested here that each should - where at all possible or practical - indicate their willingness and ability to assist in the production of a food supply in this land. Hence when considering such, first these should be the considerations - for this entity or any other; for, remember, they vary according to purposes, desires and hopes of an individual:
    What is the proximity of such a holding to the material efforts of the individual in the commercial or political factors through which the greater part of his material returns is to come?
    Next, what is the advantage of such a community for the members of the entity's own family and their aspirations and their desires? But know that each soul, even self, would have learned much more keeping close to nature. And kicking a clod may be a very uncomely thing to some, but you are closer to Mother Earth and God in same than listening to many an individual rant on what others should do!
    Then again, the fertility of the holding of the entity, and the ability or proximity of an outlet for the surplus, in the ability to supply to a group or a circle that might be aided by the supply. What also is the ability of the entity, in the quantity of acreage held or holdings, to carry all phases of that needed as a supply, and the help to carry on same?
    Now, - when ye take your list here, ye will find that some of these, by this very measurement, rule themselves out; the burden of tax, the burden in their vicinity of that un-usable; others where large quantities of certain characters of woods are obtainable may work well in some of the entity's undertakings in others, but - because of their position - may be entirely an impractical effort.
    Consequently, take all in consideration.
30. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 3/26/43 He obtained 257-252.
2. 3/27/43 He was present, submitting further questions.

REPORTS

1. 3/28/43 He referred 2953-1; 3/29/43 he referred 2973-1.
2. 4/13/43 He referred 3038-1; 4/19/43 he referred [2974] and 2971-1.
3. 5/13/43 He referred 3001-1; 5/17/43 he referred 1727-2.
4. 6/06/43 He referred 3030-1.
5. 6/12/43 He referred 3048-1, 3057-1, 3058-1, 3070-1, 3618-1, and 3103-1.
6. 7/10/43 He requested 903-35 for his wife, and referred 3582-1, and 3243-1.
7. 7/20/43 He requested 759-20 for his son, and referred 3211-1, and 3182-1.
8. 9/05/43 See 341-53 in re how Mr. [257] can help him, in re army induction, etc.
9. 12/11/43 He referred 5195-1.
10. 12/15/43 He requested 759-22 and 773-20 for his boys, and 903-36 for his wife.
11. 12/18/43 He obtained 257-254.

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