This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2147], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [2147] who is at the ... House, ..., New York City, and the document now in his possession about which he seeks information at this time. Considering the ideals and purposes of this entity, and the various conditions and circumstances surrounding the matter to which this document relates, you will advise him in using successfully the information it contains, answering the questions he has submitted, as I ask them. If for ANY reason the securing and giving of this Reading will be disturbing or harmful to the channel Edgar Cayce in any way, you will say that this may not be given, and explain the reason.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2147].
3. Now, as to the document, its contents and its purpose, - as related to the body:
4. As has oft been indicated through these channels, such information as purported to be here must answer to something within the consciousness and purposes of the entity himself.
5. To attempt to interpret, or to give directions from this source, would merely become a confusion, - unless this source were entrusted to the entity here for activity, or this channel; and this is NOT desirable.
6. There are many things, many cross currents, as we find, that enter in; but this is partially legend, partially the desire of individuals to give some hope, or to draw upon the mental and material affairs of some.
7. We do not find that there are the attempts to defraud. We do not find cross currents that would be hindrances, or that there are other sources that would become as destructive influences, - ONCE the entity has convinced himself of the authenticity, as well as the directions which are indicated.
8. Then, we would give, rather, that the entity analyze self and self's purposes; and analyze the information, the data, and corroborate same with the actual physical conditions.
9. Thus there may come that which would be the more enlightening, and the more ability of the entity to obtain desired results.
10. Such are not attained at once; but study all phases, all attempts that will be made or may be made to assist or hinder in the carrying on of this search, or research; and do not attempt to go too fast, but know all phases before any active decision is made or before any active work is done.
11. We are through - for the present.

    Copy to Self - Air Mail - Special
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 3/16/40 See Mr. [2147]'s Life Rdg., Par. 48-A regarding his search for a treasure - purported to be somewhere in the Caribbean.
2. 3/18/40 He wired these questions:
   1. Did the original information reach my informants psychically? 2. What is meaning of "Thirty-four thirty-four eight Ad Deg 5 Find Hill Gik"? 3. What is meaning of "town called Maica"? 4. What is meaning of "Affirmative"? 5. What is meaning of "Efimasive"? 6. What language was used? 7. What was the depositor's name, and date? 8. What amount is involved? 9. What is the first visual clue? 10. Were any traps laid? 11. Any danger from present inhabitants? 12. Can you give any information which will throw light on the language used in this document? 13. Are there any key words which may be translated and used to work out a complete correct translation?

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