Edgar Cayce Readings, 1812-1

Time: 10:45 to 11:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time.

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GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have those conditions, those disturbances for this body, [1812].
As we find, there are disturbing conditions. These have become and are becoming more of a chronic nature, or of a nature wherein these will be hard to deal with unless a greater precaution is taken as to the manner of living, and precautions as to the body-weight, as well as - especially - the purifying of the blood system and reducing the pressure that is caused by too much of those influences which tend to produce weight.
These are conditions as we find them for this body, [1812]:
The blood supply indicates the pressure as well as conditions within the blood stream that would not in the present make it best for any operative measures for the taking up or the removing of those disturbing conditions in the lower extremities.
These, as we find, would be inclined to be infectious forces, or to produce such; and too easily there might be a reaction that would be very detrimental.
The conditions in the nerve system are as much from worry as from a nerve disturbance; though, of course, the pressures of the poisons in system are a great contributor, as well as the inclination for the veins to cause a great deal of the trouble in the lower extremities by too much of grease, too much of meats, too much of those things that tend to make for an aggravating of the liver disturbance.
Hence the superacidity which produces the inclination for the body too easily to be subject to colds and congestions.
For there is the lack of the eliminations through the activities of the liver, the spleen, and the overburdening of the pancreas produces that heaviness through the body.
As we find, in making applications:
We would in the present have the hot and cold water treatments, combined with the corrective forces as will be found in Backman's treatments.
These we would do; being mindful of the diet. No red meats. Little meat at all, and if it is taken let it be fish or fowl. No gravies. No butterfat. None of these should be a part of the diet.
Also, half an hour before each meal and before retiring, we would drink about two and one-half ounces of Grape Juice with about an ounce of water in same; NOT carbonated water, but the plain water. Keep away from all carbonated drinks; especially from any of alcohol or malt content.
Welch's Grape Juice is preferable, unless using the juice from the fresh grapes.
Do these, and as we find we may bring the better influences and forces for this body of [1812].
Do these rather in the present, at least until there is a purifying of the blood stream and a reduction in the toxic forces, and a reduction somewhat in the weight. Then, if it is necessary for operative measures for the cauterizing or the sealing of the conditions where the disturbance is indicated in the extremities, this may be much more easily done and without producing conditions that would become inclined to be such against which there might be had little or no resistance, - so that a permanent disturbance in those areas might be produced.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Any exercise advised?
(A) Only that as may be in keeping with the outlines from the one administering the treatments.
(Q) Any specific diet?
(A) As indicated, keep away from those things, - and then most anything else may be taken that is easily assimilated. But if the Grape Juice is taken, we will find the diet will adjust itself. But keep away from fats, greases, gravies and the like.
(Q) How long should this treatment be kept up?
(A) For about four to six weeks.
(Q) If operation becomes necessary, would it be better to have Dr. Glaser of 3715-81st St., Jackson Hts., or Dr. Ellmore of Garden City to do the work?
(A) As indicated, as we find, DO NOT have such until there is at least the purifying of the system. THEN if it becomes necessary, suggestions as to how, where, who, when, MIGHT be given. But if the body responds, or if there is the least consistency with what has been indicated, we do not find that such should become necessary.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(See extra sheet [which was enclosed] for Dr. Backman, with directions for treatments. Dr. Louis H. Backman, 40 West 55th St., N.Y. City.)

BACKGROUND

1/18/39 Mr. [257]'s letter:
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Judge:
[1812]*, the new man who is working for me has had a very bad foot for some time and he wants a physical Reading. Will you be good enough to arrange a time for him. The doctors are recommending an operation and he would like to get the reading so as to know what to do. Also, he has been pretty much run down and needs a good going over.
I am enclosing herewith Mr. [1812]'s application. He is sending you his check for $5.00 and later on as soon as he can afford to, he will send you the additional money.
You will give this body a complete physical examination and tell it how to overcome the troubles that are affecting it at the present time, and answer the questions afterwards.
1: Is an operation necessary on the foot?
2: If necessary, would it be better to have Dr. Glaser, of 3715-81st St., Jackson Hts. or Dr. Ellmore of Garden City to do the work?
3: If not necessary what treatment is recommended?
4: What is causing all the colds to the body?
5: What treatment is necessary to correct this?
6: Where is best place to go for weight reduction?
7: What is best diet to follow - outline in detail?
8: What exercise is advised?
9: Any other suggestions?
With kind regards to all of you,
Sincerely, Mr. [257] [via Mrs. [189]]
P.S. Mr. [257] has gone over to Ward's Island to see about the [1789] girl and will advise you further, [189].
* [[Mrs. [189]'s note, in longhand:] Mr. [1812] is a very close personal friend of mine & has been for many many years. Will appreciate anything you do for him. Mrs. [189].]
1/20/39 EC's letter to [189]:
Dear Mrs. [189]-
Have yours of the 18th. With application of Mr. [1812] we are still a long way a head with appointments. The first open time is Monday the 6th of Feb. 10.30 to 11.30 E.S.T. Will that be alright - if so please have Mr. [1812] write us a line HIMSELF, and tell us so and where he will be at the hour set. Why am asking this have had some very unsatisfactory results where there was no request on the part of the person reading was for. Sorry of the delay, but is best can do.
Thanks again and again
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
1/24/39 Mr. [1812] wrote verifying the appointment.

REPORTS

2/08/39 EC's letter to Mr. [1812]:
Dear Mr. [1812]:
Hope you find the suggestions helpful. Of course, the reading itself does no good - it is in the application of the suggestion the help may come. Hope you will let me hear from you as to how you come along.
Hoping to have been of a service
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
2/88/39 Mr. [257]'s letter to EC:
"[1812]'s reading arrived this morning and it is amazing how it checks with the doctor's diagnosis. He will write you himself about it."
2/13/39 Mr. [1812]'s letter to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Sir:-
Your splendid Reading received and I shall abide by its contents.
I called on Dr. Backman last Friday and must return again Tuesday.
Have been using his Hot and Cold water applications for the last three days and will find out on Tuesday about continuing his treatments.
Will write to you again further details as the treatments progress.
Kindest regards.
Yours truly [1812] per [...] [wife]
Monday, February 13, 1939.
2/15/39 [257]'s letter to EC:
"I suppose you were very pleased to hear from Mr. [1812] that instead of the operation that was recommended, that Dr. Backman was able to put him right back on his feet so he walked in Monday morning without an ache or a pain in his feet. He is going to continue the treatment..."
2/16/39 EC's letter to Mr. [1812]:
Dear Mr. [1812]:
Thanks for yours of the 13th. Just hope you will give suggestions a fair trial. Believe you will get results will be glad to hear from you as improvements come. Just use the good that may come to you in a constructive way.
With all good wishes
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
2/25/39 L. H. Backman's letter to EC:
40 WEST FIFTY-FIFTH STREET
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
My dear Mr. Cayce:
I thank you very much for sending me Mr. [1812] for treatments. Your diagnosis is absolutely correct and tremendously interesting.
He brought an X-ray with him taken by a physician which shows distinctly a spur on the bottom of his heel, tremendously sensitive, walking with great difficulty, leaning very heavily on a cane and with two rubber cushions in his shoe supporting the heel. I had an analysis made of the urine and it shows a trace of albumen and pus and also a trace of blood, but under any case not very alarming.
After two or three treatments he already is walking without the assistance of a cane and his blood pressure has come down to normal and he already has reduced about eight pounds and is feeling very much better, he says, and very much pleased with the result. He is not well yet, of course. There still remains some tenderness there, but there has been really a very remarkable improvement in his condition in such a short time.
Please find enclosed a check for $12.00 covering my membership fee.
With best wishes, I am
Very sincerely, [signed] L. H. Backman [LHB:MS] Enc.
2/27/39 EC's letter to L. H. Backman:
Dear Dr. Backman;- Thank you for your report on Mr. [1812]. Had understood from other sources he was doing fine - thank you very much for your help. There are one or two very warm personal friends that have been suggested that see you. Haven't heard from them as to whether they had been in or not.
Thanks also for the yearly dues to Ass'n. Sincerely hope you find something worthwhile in the Ass'n.
With all good wishes
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3/16/39 L. H. Backman's letter to EC:
40 WEST FIFTY-FIFTH STREET NEW YORK CITY
My dear Mr. Cayce
Accept my sincere congratulations and good wishes upon your sixty second birth day and many happy returns of the day. TO you who have devoted yourself so entirely and unselfishly to the happiness of others, is given the glorious retrospect of a useful well spent life. What a satisfaction it must be for you to look back upon the years that are passed and recall those smiling faces you have made happy by your charitable acts and words of affection.
With best wishes I am
Most Sincerely Yours [signed] L. H. Backman
3/18/39 L. H. Backman's letter to EC:
40 WEST FIFTY-FIFTH STREET
My dear Mr. Cayce:
The psychic information on epilepsy [2/39 A SERIES OF CASE STUDIES OF PSYCHIC INFORMATION ON EPILEPSY, prepared by HLC using Cases [561], [1625], [1653].] I received is indeed extremely interesting both as to the reading or diagnosing the cases as well as the treatment suggested and the result obtained. I can see indeed a great benefit to such cases and many others as well by your help. In fact I think it is a tremendous field and a tremendous opening for psychic reading. I have read them with great interest, and I hope that some day we may have a sanatorium equipped to take care of many so-called incurable cases.
Mr. [1812], the last patient I received from you is getting along wonderfully well. He was in for a treatment last Thursday, the 16th, and he told me he walked about thirty or forty blocks without any discomfort whatsoever and without his cane, and he is very much pleased. I thought you would be interested to know this.
My best wishes for a happy birthday and many happy returns of the day.
Yours very sincerely, [signed] L. H. Backman [LHB:MS]
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
3/20/39 EC's letter to L. H. Backman:
Dear Dr. Backman;-
Thank you for your report on Mr. [1812] - had a letter from him also - said he was doing fine. Thanks ever so much for your cooperation.
Have several other types of reports on cases Dr. - if you haven't those - might like to see them. Arthritis, a peculiar type of skin disease and some others. If you haven't them, would you care for a copy of the reports? Be glad to send them, if you wish.
Thanking you and with all good wishes
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
4/01/39 L. H. Backman's letter to EC:
40 WEST FIFTY-FIFTH STREET
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Your letter of March 20th received, for which I thank you.
I would appreciate it if you would send me the reports you mention on Arthritis [1/37 AN INDIVIDUAL CASE STUDY OF PSYCHIC INFORMATION ON ARTHRITIS, prepared by HLC, using Case [951], which was later published in the back of the book, "There Is A River".], also the peculiar type of skin disease [8/38 AN INDIVIDUAL CASE STUDY OF PSYCHIC INFORMATION OF SCLERODERMA, prepared by HLC, using Case [528], which was later published on pages 420-430 of "There Is A River".].
Thanking you in advance, and with best wishes I remain Yours sincerely, [signed] L. H. Backman [LHB:MS]
4/03/39 EC's letter to L. H. Backman:
Thank you, Dr. Backman, for yours of the 1st. Am sending the reports on two other cases. Any others that we have, will be glad to send you from time to time. There is a new one about every three months or oftener. There has been several other cases of late referred to you. Hope you find them cooperative and can be of a service to them.
Thanking you and with all good wishes
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
4/04/39 Mrs. [189]'s letter reporting on her own condition:
"Sorry you yourself are not so well. That's really bad. We can't afford to have you sick as too many people are dependent on you. You ought to see the [1844] boy. He just sparkles and seems like a changed person. Also Mr. [1812]. He walks like anyone else and is certainly happy that he had a reading and followed it. There are others too, but these are outstanding."
1/30/40 HLC's letter to Dr. Backman's:
Dr. Louis H. Backman, 40 West 55th St., New York City
Dear Dr. Backman:-
It has been several months since we heard form you. We wonder how you have been getting along. I hope that the New Year will bring you great success and happiness.
We are enclosing some report blanks which I hope you will use to furnish us reports on individuals who have come to you with their Readings for treatment. Such reports, as you can well understand, are very valuable for our files, and we are anxious to bring each case up to date.
I shall also appreciate very much your letting us have a comment on your own Life Reading, indicating specific points mentioned in the Reading which you feel fitted you and were of particular interest. The interest in this type of Reading is growing, - we have almost a thousand of them now in our files. Each one contains valuable information, and especially is interesting when the data on any given subject can be compiled from a number of Readings.
I know that you will be interested in our Expansion Program, which is going to make possible the preservation and scientific study of the thousands of Readings now in our files. You recognize, I believe, the tremendous value of this material which we have collected, and can well understand the importance of this work which we outline for our Expansion Program. The enclosed pamphlet will give you an explanation of the details of this program. I am sure that we can count on your cooperation in carrying it to a successful conclusion.
It is my hope that the time will come when you can find it possible to study these records firsthand. As I have already told you, our files are open to you at any time.
Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Manager [hlc:gd]
2/15/40 Dr. Backman's letter to EC:
40 WEST FIFTY-FIFTH STREET
Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Virginia Beach Virginia
My dear Mr. Cayce:-
I am very sorry not having answered your letter of Jan 30th before this, but I have been very busy and my spare time has been taken up working on my income tax report.
I am very much interested in your extension program. As I remember, there was an effort in that direction last year. I hope that you receive some encouraging support. I shall indeed do my best to co-operate with you for such a worthy cause. I am at present preparing a report for a case your father sent me. As you know I have only received three cases in all, Mr. [1812], Mr. [1610] and Mrs. [349].
As I received no copy of Mr. [1812]'s reading while treating him I have written him asking for same and await his reply. Likewise in Mr. [1610]'s case. The diagnosis in each case was absolutely correct and the results of the treatments in all three cases were more than gratifying.
With my best wishes for your continued success.
Very sincerely yours L. H. Backman