This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of October, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1066], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes.
2. As we find from those contacts here, this has been given through these channels as respecting same, that Rackham's booty, on the island in Lostman's River, above the tide and at the juncture of a tributary some nine and seven-tenths miles from what would be then the coast, or coastal area. [See 1279-1 through 1279-4.]
3. This when put there was in what was a portion of an old tree, inside. This as we find, owing to settlements or activities that have gone on, is covered with debris; but may be located best with the measurements and then with the mercury and the electropoid that is sensitive to gold - though this treasure is not all gold but other booty also.
4. We are through.

   Copy to [1066]
   Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 8/26/36 Mr. [1066]'s letter:
   Alms Hotel Victory Parkway Cincinnati, O.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Received your letter some while back and enjoyed it very much. Please send me a copy of Tom Sugrue's Preface in regard to the history of your life work.
   I have a most unusual request to make. It has been brought to my attention that a considerable amount of gold coin is located in a certain section of a certain state. The source from which I have received this information is presumably authentic. The exact topographical position of this money is not known. I presume you have not given up hope that someday Atlantic University will be established and in view of this fact is it possible that the information could give the exact location if more specific details were supplied you. Let it be understood that if this money is located it is NOT TO BENEFIT ANYONE PERSONALLY. This, in my opinion is a strange request, but I would like to know just what you think about the matter. It might be someone's foolish fancy, but I would like to know what is in back of it all. Please advise in haste at the above Hotel.
   Best regards to you and yours, [1066]
2. 8/29/36 EC's letter to Mr. [1066]:
   Dear [1066]-
   Thanks for yours of the 26th, which just came yesterday. I hope I don't miss catching you at the address you gave.
   We are always glad to hear from you.
   Under separate cover we are sending to you a copy of Sugrue's preface to the book.
   Now, regarding the attempt to locate coin, this has been undertaken quite a number of times through this channel and with some very disturbing results. Some of the best friendships I think I have ever had have been broken up over disputes when the readings gave such information about the location of treasure. Some of the best friendships have possibly been cemented by being able to help locate something that has been helpful. So, I wouldn't know what to say. I have often felt like that there are such unusual circumstances usually concerning the locating of a thing of the kind that in seeking through this channel from possibly those who were connected with such a treasure, the attitudes are not always in keeping with the ideals and purposes of the individual seeking nor with my own. Consequently, confusions, disturbances, and the lack of any direct data. Of course, I understand that your idea that no personal benefit from such a seeking would come to anyone is idealistic. Naturally there would be some expense, possibly a lot of work, and there might not be anything come from it at all. But if you think you have such a proposition that could be gotten in shape, and you wanted to undertake it, with the understanding that all of these things that may work out might be nothing, absolutely nothing at all, why we will be glad to do what we can. I always want to help; I think I have some ideals - maybe I don't always act in a way to further those properly. But I'll be glad to at least entertain such a proposition and to see what can be done.
   Thanking you for your letter and hoping this finds you feeling the very best, I am - with all good wishes from each and every one here -
   Sincerely, [EC:GD]
3. 10/17/36 [1279]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   To-day I received the information I've been waiting for. You will find it attached to this letter [see below], also a check for $10.00 as a contribution to the Association.
   It would be greatly appreciated if you give a reading as to the location of this "supposed" treasure.
   From your last letter I realize the difficulties that might arise, but I hope you are understanding my position in the matter.
   When and if this reading is given kindly send it to me at: - ...
   "If you spend your summer months in Florida, a Visit to the dank mysterious Everglades might repay you many thousand times your vacation cost. There are TWO TREASURES THERE, THAT OF THE CAPTAIN CALICO JACK RACKHAM, the notorious privateer and pirate, THE OTHER THAT OF A SPANISH GALLEON caught in a cyclone and swept far inland on the crest of a tidal wave.
   "Captain Rackham is known to have hidden his booty on an island in the Everglades, just north of Oyster bay. But there are many islands in that section and no one knows exactly which one he chose for his cache. "To this day the hiding place of Captain Calico's treasure trove remains a secret - one worth $50,000,000 to whoever is clever enough to recover it!
   "The Spanish Galleon was found once but lost again. It was discovered by two negro brothers - Cato and Scipio Edwards, who came upon a curious mound one day while wandering through the Everglades. Climbing to the top of the mound, they struck through the thin layer of topsoil with a boathook and discovered that an upturned ship lay beneath.
   "With an axe they cut through her ancient timbers and entered a dark, evil-smelling cavern almost filled with hanging roots. There they found themselves amid stacks of bullion!
   "But while they were staring widemouthed at the unbelievable fortune in refined gold, Cato stepped upon a moccasin and the water-viper struck its fangs into his bared leg. Scipio hurried his brother back to the Coast for medical attention, but he died. When Scipio tried to return to the treasure ship, he realized that he had taken no bearings and did not know his way. After searching for several years without reward he finally gave up."

REPORTS

1. 10/23/36 EC's letter to Mr. [1066]:
   Dear [1066]-
   Upon receipt of yours a few days ago, we undertook the reading, the results are enclosed, apparently from the information it was the same that was given some years ago for some one else. Yet, to my conscious mind these could not be in the same part of the country. See what you make of it. Whether you will be able to do any thing with this or not can't say, but will try the other if you are able to make any thing from this if not there is no use. But if can help in any way, in clearing up the matter of this one will try it. It is so hard for Mrs. Cayce or Miss Gladys to make questions on the spur of the moment, and when they let the opportunity pass it is gone. Be good enough to let us know what if any thing is done about it.
   All fair here. Glad you like your work, and hope you find every thing you have been looking for in same.
   With all good wishes from all here
   Sincerely Edgar Cayce
2. 11/04/36 Mr. [1066]'s letter to EC:
   Chicago, Ill.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Thank you very much for your reading relative to Rackham's Treasure. In reviewing your report Dated February 1927, the second paragraph states: "and the treasure as was located there, you see, was removed from here, see?" Were the parties in question who requested the reading successful in locating any of the treasure?
   The reading dated February 1927 I believe has possibilities, and if and when I am able to get an opportunity to go to Florida I would make an investigation according to your reading. If it is not asking too much I would greatly appreciate your giving a reading pertaining to those two negroes who accidently fell into the hull of an old boat, and came across a vast amount of treasure presumably. This was the one I was most interested in as it seems to be on land according to the brief description given, and the most treasure involved. I will appreciate your help in this matter and fully realize the difficulties involved in giving a reading of this sort.
   Please give my best to you and yours and I hope in the not too distant future we may have a new Atlantic University.
   Regards, [1066]
3. 3/13/37 See 462-11, Par. 15-A regarding Mr. [462] and EC going to Lostman's.
4. 4/10/56 Mr. [1066], just getting out of the Army, wrote for a copy of the [1279] series, saying: "I never did get around to following it up, but would appreciate a copy."
5. 6/04/57 "I am getting too busy to go after that treasure in Fla., but I think of it once in awhile and wonder about all the treasure at Virginia Beach."
6. 2/07/65 See Source File Key #1279 for Newspaper article and map showing locations referred to by various Readings, including and re 1279-5.

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