This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of March, 1939, in accordance with request made by the sister, Miss [2268], through Mr. David E. Kahn, Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Ward 14-A,

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1. GC: Please go over this body and tell us the changes in her condition since last presented here. You will answer the questions which have been prepared.
2. EC: Yes.
3. While we find there have been some better reactions since there have been changes in the environmental influences, - yet the fears and the obsessions as have been indicated have not been altered much about the body.
4. As we find, if there would be the better influences or forces, there would be those manners followed as indicated, - under the supervision of a sympathetic nurse, that would be always close with the body.
5. Then, there would be the corrections osteopathically made FIRST; not the attempts to use the low electrical forces OR the suggestive therapeutics as through hypnosis UNTIL there has been something of a correction in almost the whole length of the spine, and especially in the areas indicated.
6. Do that.
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Is the body in a condition to be moved from the hospital?
   (A) Only if it is under the careful supervision of one competent to handle the situations.
   Do not attempt to move until some one has known all the details and is willing (not merely for the money but because of the sympathy, the Christian spirit) to ASSUME the responsibility and care for this body.
   And that will be the manner in which one may be chosen for such an office, - to see, to know ALL the situations, see? Not just to be hired, but one that would give of self for the aiding of someone.
9. (Q) Would it be safe and wise to place her at this time with nurse Hanser of Chestnut Road, Bogota, N. J.?
   (A) This will depend upon just that as has been indicated.
10. (Q) If Hanser is willing, would it be a good place for the body to remain instead of present hospital?
    (A) This depends upon just what has been given. It isn't merely the willingness that is necessary, - it should be one that is DESIROUS, see?
    Willing for hire is one thing, - willing because of the love and the human element is another, - willing because of the physical, mental and spiritual experiences is still another.
    Such an one should be chosen.
11. (Q) Would Dr. Alfred Fox of 335 East 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y., or 1815 Beverly Road care of Grace Carvey be the proper person to assume responsibility for this case and have direct supervision?
    (A) If he is in keeping with those things as has been indicated.
    But the OSTEOPATHIC corrections MUST be made before there is the attempt to use electrical forces OR suggestions!
    Work all of these out, and it will be much better than saying will John do this, or Joe, or Jack or Jill! Choose those that are in keeping with what has been given!
    But if those who are desirous of being of help will pray ABOUT it, they will receive direction!
    Do that.
    This is not merely for show, not merely for sympathy, - but that there may be the will, as indicated, for the recovery of the abilities of this body.
12. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to David E. Kahn (one for Miss [2268])
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1789-1.

REPORTS

1. 3/39 Letter from D.E.K.: "I have the plans finally set up for the girl [1789]'s being moved. It will be expensive, but Mr. Barber, Harry Goetz and others will help. She has about 60 portraits painted and can finally pay back all who help. It is pitiful. I've worked on it since you left N.Y."
2. 3/16/39 History brief by HLC to Messrs. Barber and Goetz: "On December 6th, 1938, when Edgar Cayce spoke at the Hotel McAlpin in New York, [2268], sister of [1789] was present. After hearing the report from Mr. [1513] who was for a time confined in an insane asylum and who was restored to health through following a reading Miss [2268] was naturally concerned about her sister [1789] who had a few months before been placed on Ward's Island.
   "[1789] was evidently attacked while trying to dispose of some of her paintings and drawings to a man who had asked her to bring samples of her work to his apartment. In the struggle (according to the reading) she was injured in the spine. This nervous shock coupled with the injury brought on hysteria and finally what the doctors term manic depressive insanity.
   "The family were in destitute circumstances and unable to handle her. She was confined on Ward's Island in the State Institution several months before the first reading was given..."
3. 4/17/39 Letter from D.E.K.: "I was over at Ward's Island to look after [1789]. I am convinced that the hospital followed some part of our treatment although they will not admit it. However, the fact that the readings were given encouraged me to go over there a number of times which enabled her to receive better food and better accommodations and better attention. She is in Ward 76 now. It is bright and cheerful although she realizes that she is with a lot of people that have no interest to her. She has become very quiet and demure. She doesn't talk to anyone except when spoken to as she says they have nothing in common with her. She speaks well and you would never know that she had a mental disorder judging from the time I spent with her.
   "I talked with Hugh Lynn yesterday and asked him to please check up as to whether we could move her or not to Virginia Beach. Since the reading spoke so highly of her future and the blessings that would come to those who aided her I thought if we could have her down at the Beach for two or three weeks prior to our meeting, you might have another miracle to discuss at the Board meeting. If you agree with this, I would like to have the following questions asked: (1) What is her present mental condition? (2) What is her present physical condition? (3) Is there any danger of her going back into the hysterical state in which we found her at first and how can we prevent such a recurrence? (4) When should she now be taken from the cottage known as Ward 76 at Manhattan State Hospital to other surroundings? (5) Will it be better to send her to New Jersey to Mrs. Hanser or to Virginia Beach with her sister [2117]? (6) What course of treatments should be given her now or when released from her present surrounding and Dr. Dobbins can take care of her as prescribed? (7) With her present improvement how long will it take to get her back to where she can assume responsibility and feel that she has regained her equilibrium? (8) Was the condition that David Kahn saw her in on Saturday temporary or her usual demeanor? (9) Will it be best to let her remain with her mother under the direction of Dr. Dobbins for a week or so and then take her away or should she be taken immediately to Mrs. Hanser in New Jersey or to Virginia Beach? (10) What foods should she have for the proper building up? (11) Is there any stimulant necessary? (12) Please give full treatment necessary for the doctor to follow. (13) What type of reading or mental work should be brought to her attention so that she can begin to have her brain function properly? (14) Please give us warnings so we will know what to be careful of. (15) Should she make the trip by boat, automobile or train to Virginia Beach?
   "You might add any other questions that occur to you..."
4. 4/22/39 EC's letter to D.E.K.: "Well guess you have passed another mile stone also, haven't you? Here is hoping each year will bring new hopes fulfilled and greater joys brought others through your efforts. Greater aspirations for all who meet you.
   "Possibly should not have undertaken this reading for [1789], but have been so anxious that something be done for her - wanted to do what little we could, so tried it; and yet, have a lot on the waiting list that have been and are overanxious.
   "Hope though to see you next week and talk over some of the matters that are of mutual interest. Give my best to Lucille and the boys. Hope Dicky is over his cold..."
5. 4/21/39 See 1789-3.

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