This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of September, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self and mother, through Dr. Mary Miller, Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, - go over the body carefully, examine it thoroughly; giving the cause of the existing conditions, with special reference to the desire for drink; also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions that may be submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes.
3. Now as we find, there are disturbances. Some as we find, in special reference to the desire for drink, are the after effects of the indulgence in same, and the effect upon the nervous system as well as the liver, the pancreas, the spleen and the kidneys.
4. As we find, in making helpful suggestions, - we find we have some physical disturbances that contribute to the desire, or the gratifying of the appetites for alcoholic indulgences.
5. Yet these aided, and combined with those influences which would eradicate the innate desire - if there is the application of will force in respect to same, there may be brought a change in the mental and physical attitude of the body, as well as the desires respecting such conditions.
6. Necessarily, there needs to be those conditions which would aid in the creating of the nearer normal vibratory forces between the upper and the lower hepatic circulation. These as we find may be materially aided by the application of the low form of electrical vibratory forces that work upon the central nervous system as related to the governing of same.
7. The attachments of such a low form of electrical vibration, as well as the aiding through the White Light, would pass through the ganglia as from the 9th dorsal, - between the 9th and 10th dorsal, and the lacteal and umbilical plexus.
8. This given about twice each week would aid, and with same give the low vibratory forces from the Chloride of Gold. Let this be in or pass through the negative anode or plate as attached to the body at the lacteal or umbilical plexus, giving the vibrations of same. This may best be done by the use of a lead U passing through the solution (in the proportions of one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of Distilled Water), and connected with the electrical forces themselves so that the current from the negative end passes through the solution. Change the Gold Solution every fifteen days, or every fifteen applications, - or every forty-six days.
9. In the administrations also we would find it well that small quantities of a Chloride of Gold Solution be taken internally. Begin with one minim in half a glass of water (the solution being in the proportions of one grain to one ounce of distilled water, see?), every day for five days. Then take two minims every day for five days, then three minims every day for five days, then four minims every day for five days. Then leave off for five days. Then begin with the one minim again, and so on.
10. These, as combined with the activity of the system through the White Light, as well as the low electrical forces passing through the system, should eliminate the desires - if there is the application at ALL of the will of the body.
11. For these will create a normal balance in the system to supply those forces as will make for better creative energies and activities in the constructive forces within the bodily force itself.
12. It will be found that these will make the body very sick if there is the drinking again. But if there is the INSISTENCY on doing so, then - of course - it will be worse than if these were not undertaken.
13. Do that, and as we find we will bring better influences and forces for this body.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) By the electrical appliance do you refer to the Wet Cell Appliance carrying Gold?
    (A) This may be given this way, or with any of the very LOW electrical vibrations prepared in the manner indicated.
16. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Dr. Miller
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 12/28/38 [2010]'s Mother's letter to EC: "...Having heard of your wonderful cures that have been made through your diagnosis, I thought you could help me with my son. He is thirty years old and his constant drinking has become a great problem. It has definitely made him unfit to hold a responsible position that he is capable of holding ordinarily..."
   "Quite recently he has been smashing up my car and burning holes in his bed clothing when he has fallen asleep with a lit cigarette in his hands. Since my husband is dead (September, 1938) I feel the full responsibility more than ever. My son has not held a position in more than a year and a half, though he has been selling on a straight commission and has not been making enough to pay his own expenses. This, of course, is a source of great emotional up-set to him.
   "As a child he was the sweetest, kindest, gentlest, most considerate youngster I have ever known. He was very sensitive, but never showed his feeling. He also had a very happy disposition. When he was two years old his little sister, Betty, was born, and then his joy knew no bounds. For four years the two of them were all in all to each other; you never saw them apart. They awoke in the morning like the birds, always singing. Then Betty passed on, and his grief was beyond words. Years afterwards, he was still looking for her in every little girl that was beautiful and had long, golden curls.
   "[2010] and I have always been so close that we have never needed words between us to express our feelings or thoughts.
   My husband realized this, and resented the close spiritual tie between us, and 'took it out on my son' by constantly criticizing him and belittling him. Naturally this developed a marked inferiority complex in [2010], which took all my tact, understanding and constant working to keep from having it ruin him altogether. He tells me now that from a small child he was always afraid of his father, though he loved him devotedly, and always hoped that he might please him.
   "We have always, up to the past few years, had sufficient means, so that [2010] has had most of the things that he has "wanted, and everything that the other boys had that he associated with.
   "At present he is entangled with a young woman who isn't helping the situation any as she keeps him away from his home and likes to drink also.
   "I might add that my husband, in his latter years, was a constant drinker himself. "Dr. Mary Miller has talked to my son several times, and she suggested that you were the one who would be able to help us. She is writing to you at this same time about him.
   "I will be anxiously awaiting your advice as to the type of reading, when, and the cost..."
2. 12/28/38 Dr. Mary A. Miller's letter to EC:
   "...Mrs. [...] [[2010] 's mother] is writing you in reference to a reading for her son [2010] and has asked me to add a word. I have had him in my care for a short time and well understand his problem, so it seemed the wise thing to advise his mother to ask your help on it. I was not sure, under the circumstances, how to advise her as to the best type of reading - Physical or Life, but I am sure you can decide after reading her letter.
   "The drink problem is so serious I hope you will be able to give the reading at an early date. When next you write to either Florence [Florence Evylinn Campbell, numerologist friend] or me, would you be good enough to send a copy of the prescription for the drink problem. You sent one to Florence but it is apparently mislaid and she is so swamped with work at present I cannot ask her to search the files for it.
   "We were so sorry not to see you again - and I was more than sorry that you could not get in some of the wonderful White Light treatments which I know would be so helpful.
   "I hope you all had a fine Christmas and we both wish you and your family a wonderful New Year... P.S. I have attended to the Wet Battery for the doctor [ William M. Berg, Ph.T.] on West End Avenue and have offered him any assistance I can give."
3. 12/31/38 EC's letter to Dr. Miller:
   "...Thank you for yours of 28th,- yes, I regretted that [I] did not get to see you again when in N.Y. and especially wished to have some treatments with the light. But seemed it was to be otherwise, or had each five minutes taken with trying to see some one else. Didn't give any much time and only for me to say howdy and goodbye.
   "Haven't heard from Mrs. [...] [mother of [2010] but will be glad to do what we can. Have had some very wonderful results - especially is there the least cooperation on the part of the party wishing to let it alone. Have asked Miss Gladys to send you the data, as believe there are one or possibly two special treatments given.
   "Dr., how about Mrs. [1636]? She doesn't seem to be getting results or thinks she isn't - is the trip in for her treatments too much for her? Suspect that is part at least of her trouble - and she may be a bit impatient also. Would like a line from you about her - she is from my hometown, therefore a special pet of mine.
   "Thanking you again for everything - and hoping the New Year brings you everything that is Good for you..."
4. 1/03/39 EC's letter to [2010]'s mother:
   "...Have yours of 28th - Sincerely trust we may be of service to you, respecting your son, feel can appreciate such as well as the next one - from actual experience as well as from observation.
   "Sending you some data; this with what you have heard from Dr. Miller and others, you can determine as to whether you wish us to undertake this or not - How much cooperation will you be able to get from the young man? Can you be certain he will be at some given place at a given period of say an hour?
   "Thanking you for your inquiry - trusting in the name of HIM that we may be of some service..."
5. 9/19/39 Dr. Mary Miller's letter to EC:
   "...You may remember that last Spring I suggested to Mrs. [...], the mother of this young man [2010], that she try to get some help for him through you. She wrote you, giving his name and address but I believe you could not give the reading at the time. The main problem is alcohol. In case you cannot easily locate the letter I will repeat the data - Name: [2010]; born: New York City, January 1, 1909, 8:45 P.M. He is unmarried and lives at home with his mother ... Ave., New York City.
   "We tried to do some work for him last year but it is difficult to get his cooperation and it had to be dropped. He has recently - for the second time - set fire to the house (fell asleep with a lighted cigarette) and is sufficiently impressed with the seriousness of it that he is now ready to help in his own problem to the extent of 'tuning in' with you during the hour you state for the reading. He is sometimes away from home for days at a time - hence the need for immediate action while he is at home recovering from the latest experience. He has been out of a job for two years - but drank before that. His father had the same problem to handle.
   "We have just returned from California and wonderful summer. Our love to your family and all good wishes for a happy winter..."

REPORTS

1. 9/23/39 EC's letter to Dr. Miller:
   "...Was glad to have yours of the 19th - and to hear from you again, we missed you this summer at our meetings, also missed hearing from you and also Miss Campbell. Now that you are back hope we hear from you more often and see you at the very first opportunity, hope you both had a pleasant summer and are feeling the best in the world.
   "The reading for Mr. [2010], from our experiences with such cases - the Physical has proven the most helpful in practically every case, so that is what we undertook here. Hope it proves just as helpful for him as it has in quite a number of tries; when see you, would like to talk with you about some of these. A few, just as here, has insisted there was a physical condition that contributed to the craving. Am anxious to see what you find upon examination of the suggested areas. In the others of this nature, have been assured by the Dr. that they found definite disturbances where and when indicated - the corrections have proven helpful.
   "Have been quite busy this summer - though did get away for a week fishing - enjoyed it very much - came home all pepped. Took cold somehow and am just getting over the worst cold of my whole experience - getting too old for such things. Will have to learn to do without them.
   "Rest pretty fair - Mrs. Cayce hasn't been so well but keeps up - has some sort of a rash - that seems to defy everything, gets better and then worse.
   "Rest pretty well. Have had Tom Sugrue with us since the 15th of June. Is improving slowly, very slowly, but believe on the improve. H. L. is looking after him. Think you know Tom, am sure Miss Campbell does. Let us hear from you, remember us to Miss Campbell..."
2. 2/12/40 HLC's letter to Dr. Mary Miller:
   "...In checking through our files I find a reading [2010-1] given in September, 1939, for [2010]. We would like very much to have a report for our files on this case, and would appreciate it very much if you would use the enclosed blank for this purpose; indicating as specifically as possible just how the reading checked with his condition, and what results were obtained if these treatments were followed as suggested.
   "This is really just in the form of a memorandum, and I will be writing both you and Miss Campbell personal letters in the near future..."
3. 12/02/40 EC's letter to Dr. Miller: "...I certainly feel very little and unappreciative for my activities - in making you a promise to call again and to come by and bring the appliance home with me that you so kindly offered to prepare for me. [White Light Instrument] And here I am at home without doing any of it. Excuses are no good, I know, but please pardon me, won't you. Circumstances were such, none of it could be done. Am at times too much dictated to by circumstance to ever possibly make a promise that concerns myself alone. The treatment you gave me - and the examination - gave me so much help I worked when [I] shouldn't, possibly, or felt at least physically equal to it - thus neglecting what you were so kindly doing for me - and to help me. So here I am, guess a helpless mess with not much hope for me I guess. But thanks to you - am still feeling fair physically.
   "May I express my appreciation too at your and Miss Campbell having us with you for dinner. It passed all too soon; hope yet we may have the opportunity to have a nice long chat together. But seems to me am always the receiver and never the giver when with you.
   "Thanks again for everything. We came home on the train - and with all the luggage we had there was no hope for good for me - is there any way can still have it?
   "Thanks again to each of you - and if you can and will forgive - what seems neglect - would be very pleased to hear from you..."

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