1/25/44 Adopted son's letter:
..., Calif.
Mr. Edgar Cayce,
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Mr. Cayce;
First let me thank you for giving the Health reading for
[
2246], a copy of which arrived here day before yesterday.
No doubt [
2246] has received his copy in Tyler before this,
only I just haven't heard from him since it arrived.
[
2246]'s condition is a rather puzzling one for he rather
suddenly developed this continuous pain in his left leg.
As it grew no better and did not seem to respond to treatment
his Doctor (an osteopath) [Milton V. Gafney (?), D.O., of
Coats-Gafney Clinic & Hospital] ordered him to the hospital
for a two weeks treatment and observation. At first he had
to take opiates in order to be able to get some sleep, but
later only sleeping pills were sufficient. Now he has
finished the two weeks stay at the Coates-Gafney Clinic
(really a small hospital) and last Saturday planned to return
to Mrs. Potters' where he has a room. The Doctor seems to
think that he is improved, but [
2246] is not too sure of it.
As soon as he is able to arrange it he wants to return to
Santa Barbara and the Doctors that we know and rely on, and
to that more agreeable climate. The Osteopath first
diagnosed [
2246]'s condition as a sort of PHLEBITIS, and then
later changed the diagnosis to an OSTEOMYLITIS, which as I
understand it is an inflammation of the outer covering of the
bone. Not being a doctor I do not quite understand the
language of the Reading, so as to guess which diagnosis may
be more nearly correct.
Cimex Lectularius is I understand the remedy recommended as
being most beneficial.
In my copy of the Reading there was no bill for the amount,
but if my memory serves me correctly it used to be twenty
dollars, quite possibly it is more now. At any rate I am
enclosing my check to your order in the amount of twenty
dollars, and trust that you will let me know if that is not
the proper amount.
The oil situation in Texas now seems to be slowly developing
in the deeper levels. A deep discovery well has opened up a
new field about five or six miles to the southwest of us.
Which way it extends, and how far will be very important to
us.
At the present time I am working for the Douglas Aircraft Co.
here in ..., in the Tooling Department.
They keep us very busy, and working all the over-time that we
can stand. We are turning out Flying Fortresses and two or
three other models.
Must close now, but I want to thank you for your kindness
and promptness in giving the Reading, and also convey my
kindest regards and very best wishes to you and yours, and
all the the good friends that I met there.
Most sincerely, [[
2246]'s foster son]
1/26/44 [
2246]'s ltr. to EC:
P.O. Box 726, Tyler, Texas
Mr. Edgar Cayce,
Arctic Crescent,
Virginia Beach, VA.
My dear Friend:
Not until yesterday did your reading of my case reach me, but
I was happy to have it. [...] had written that he had
requested a reading and I was very anxious to know what would
come through. My physician is an osteopath and does not have
the belief which your friends have in the messages which come
through you as a channel. Of course it is a satisfaction to
know that he is using the right treatment.
I left the hospital Saturday and while I have constant aching
in my left leg, it is not as severe as it was and I believe
that I am definitely improving. I am fortunate in living in
a very comfortable home with a very kind and gracious
landlady.
I can get no return accommodation to California for a month,
so I shall try to be content here and get well.
I hope that you are all well and I thank you and [...] again
for your kind thought of and towards me. My kindest
greetings to you and all of your household.
Faithfully yours, [
2246]
2/04/44 EC's ltr. to [
2246]:
Dr. [
2246]
P.O. Box 726
Tyler, Texas
Dear Dr. [
2246]
I am glad that you are feeling well enough to write me.
I was right anxious about you when I had the wire from [...].
I was not surprised at the osteopath being in a questioning
manner when there was suggested something else besides
osteopathy in the treatments. I do not know whether you have
a homeopath around there or not. Of course you could get one
in California, but it is only the homeopath that would give
you the little white pills called for. I am glad to know
whether the doctor agrees or not, and from what [...] told me
as to the doctor's conclusion, that is what the white pills
are for.
How are things looking around that country? Is there a
possibility of getting another test close to the holdings
there?
Do take care of yourself, and let us hear from time to time.
You know we think lots of you and will be most anxious. All
send our love and regards.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:mpw
2/10/44 [
2246]'s ltr. to EC:
P.O. Box 726, Tyler, Texas
Mr. Edgar Cayce,
Arctic Crescent,
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Friend: [Edgar Cayce]
It was good to have your kind letter yesterday and I want to
let you know that I am very much better in general health and
the pain in my leg is diminishing daily.
Our very fine friend, [
2091] to whom I sent a copy of your
reading for me of January 18th quite thoughtfully sent me a
bottle of the little white pellets, which are 'cimex
lectularius'. On it are the directions for taking. I took
it to my physician at once and he not only consented but
approved of my taking the pellets, so I am taking ten pellets
every four hours. He had never heard of this remedy, for he,
as an osteopath, is not familiar with homeopathic remedies.
However, Dr. Ross [Kenneth E. Ross, D.O.], has never given me
a so-called osteopathic treatment, although I went to an
osteopathic hospital here.
At first, he treated me for phlebitis, as I had it 35 and
again 25 years ago, but after he had an X-ray made of my left
leg, where the pain was so intense, he concluded that the
bone was inflamed and treated me accordingly. There is no
homeopath here or within miles of this place, so I am
continuing his treatment and taking the pellets which were
recommended in the reading. Between all of it, I hope to
recover my former good health. I surely thank you for your
part in it.
There is a chance of putting through a deal if Mrs. [
2174]
and Mr. [
2091] can be persuaded to come down here this
Spring. A new deep well just 3 1/2 miles east of us is being
drilled and a fine new field has been opened up six miles
southwest of us.
My thanks, best regards and love to you all.
Sincerely, [
2246]
4/14/44 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [
2174]: "...Yes, Dr. [
2246] was
pretty ill. I really was surprised at his responding so
well as he seems to think he has, to the suggestions that
were made. It isn't very often that we are able to get 2 or
3 schools of medicine to work together..."
6/10/44 [
2091]'s ltr. to GD: "...Dr. [
2246] is in Texas but
expects to leave shortly for Calif. He seems quite to have
recovered. His friends XXXXX kidded him so much about Cimex
Lectularius (Bed Bugs) that he would never have got the
medicine unless I had heard of it from you and sent it to
him..."
7/24/44 Mae Verhoeven's ltr. to [
2246]:
Dear Dr. [
2246]:
I am taking the liberty of writing you in answer to your
letter to Mr. Cayce requesting a reading for your friend,
[...]. As you will understand, it is impossible for Mr.
Cayce to answer the many, many letters he receives daily,
especially since he hasn't been feeling very well lately. I
am glad to report that he is taking a much needed vacation,
beginning the latter part of this week.
Enclosed you will find a Membership blank with the date set
for her reading marked at the top. Do have her complete this
blank and return it to us. In preparation for this reading,
please have her follow through with the following
suggestions. We have a booklet called "Physical Readings,"
recently compiled for the very purpose of helping the
individual understand and apply the reading received. Do
have her send for this booklet and study it carefully. It is
listed on the enclosed Publications leaflet. About three
weeks before the time for her reading, she should let us know
just where she will be - exact address - during the hour set
for her reading, allowing for any difference in time. She
may also submit any questions she would like asked concerning
her physical condition. We would also like, at that time, to
have a complete and detailed report on her case. First
symptoms, time element involved, treatments received,
results, and her condition - up-to-date. This information is
very important to our research work, and is extremely helpful
to us in preparing the questions she presents. Then she
should set aside the time of the reading as a quiet hour for
prayer and meditation.
Most of our new appointments are being made in June of 1945.
So you may see that Mr. Cayce is giving her the earliest
possible date, particularly in view of his own indisposition.
Gladys and I speak of you often. Your P.S. ["I am in
excellent health."] is most gratifying, especially when such
a statement comes from a friend so dear, and of such long
standing. We pray that you will remain in "excellent
health!"
Do let us hear from you when you have time to write.
Most sincerely, Mrs. Mae Verhoeven
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