This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of March, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self through Mr. [1005], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes.
2. As we find, the conditions have become quite serious.
3. If there had been the opening to the bone BEFORE, the limb might be saved.
4. As we find in the present, there has become such a condition in the structural portion or the bone itself that even with amputation - unless there is GREAT precaution taken - it will extend on later.
5. For the infectious forces have advanced into the blood stream, as well as the forces along portions of the nerve AND impelling forces in the system.
6. The amputation then as we find would be necessary, and GREAT PRECAUTIONS MUST BE taken respecting the manner of handling same!
7. It is too late to do otherwise, to ATTEMPT even to do otherwise, to save the experience for the body in the present.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) What is the nature of the infection?
   (A) As given, it is from the BONE structure itself; fracture in the bone structure - a leakage.
10. (Q) What specific precautions should be taken?
    (A) As to infection!
11. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mr. [1005], Special
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 3/23/38 Mr. [1005]'s wire: "Have negro with enlarged leg pitiful case doctors mystified want to amputate would you give reading immediately?"
2. 3/24/38 EC's letter: "You know will be glad to help anyone we can...but the first open time is...the 29th."
3. 3/28/38 Wire: "Is amputation necessary? Get general physical with questions on any point not clear."

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