Edgar Cayce Readings, 2733-3

Time: 12:00 to 12:20 Noon - Eastern Standard Time. ..., Tennessee.

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GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [2733] present in this room, who seeks physical, mental and spiritual advice or counsel. You will give this information in a specific manner, answering the questions which will be asked:
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2733], present in this room.
In the physical forces of the body, these we find very good. There are some tendencies that may be aided, that would prevent disturbances later on - from the present tend or trend in the physical forces of the body.
These have particularly to do with the pressures in the upper dorsal and cervical area, that make for the inclination for those disturbances in the muco-membranes of the throat and bronchi.
If these pressures were removed, either by adjustment and manipulation or by exercise, there would be the removal of those tendencies that may produce or cause distresses as conditions would progress unless they were corrected.
The other general physical forces of the body are very good, as we find, only needing that care and attention which would make for the normal activities of a body as related to the better conditions of a physical reaction.
In the mental attributes of the body, these - as we find - are most capable, and in a good way (were the better developments, ideas, changed rather to ideals, that the foundations may be well laid) for the expansion of the mental and physical attributes of the body; thus lending in its development that growth which would make for those tendencies for greater satisfaction, peace and harmony, during those changes that naturally arise in the varying conditions that are being - and are to be - experienced in a turmoiled world.
As to the spiritual forces, these are ever ready for those reactions in a normal manner, if there will be - through the mental efficiency, the mental abilities, the mental activities of the physical AND mental body - but the effort to attune itself more and more to the spiritual attributes that are within every entity's ability.
In these directions, then, we find that - with the setting of the ideal in the activities of self, with the mental trained and attuned in those conditions or thoughts that bring more activity in the direction of the ideal set - there would be the better balancing; for, as we have often given, those that make for the better coordination of a well-balanced mental, spiritual AND physical may develop the more, accomplish the more, making greater success - either from the mental, the material or the spiritual angle of their experience.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Would doing interior decorating at times be objectionable if I accepted the place as secretary of the N.Y. group?
(A) As an advisor, or as a counsel in such might be well; well even for the activities, associations and relations, but do not divide one's interests; either be on the one side or the other.
(Q) Would I be able to do more for the organization as an interior decorator than as secretary of the N.Y. group?
(A) No. Better in the development for self through the group work, and the requirements of same SHOULD be - with the expansions as they arise - MORE than the hands full, and will require others to work with the body!
(Q) What subjects should I study better to prepare myself for the N.Y. group work?
(A) As indicated, first study self as in relationship to the ideals of that which is being presented by the work itself; and along those lines of KINDRED thought, for there will be - with and in such work - the presenting of all phases of psychic experience, psychic phenomena, both good and bad. To be able to judge between that that is true, near true or false, is to be able to know what the ideal of such should be; even as was presented in all forms of activity by or through the sages throughout the past. Hence the philosophies, theologies, the forces as presented in psychology, psychiatry, psycho-analysm, and the like; as well as spiritualistic phenomena, or spiritualism in all its phases. THESE would be, and should be, the tend or trend of thought; yet first, as given, KNOW what IS true - then you'll be able to judge the rest!
(Q) How is it possible for me to change my present mode of living to that most harmonious for the carrying on of the group work?
(A) Change as ANY change would be, or as necessity or the proper relationships demand or make necessary! How are these accomplished? First the change is made within the mental vision or self; for Mind is ever the Builder, whether of destructive or constructive nature. Construction and the principles of same is to be the activity through such an association or group affiliation and work. Hence make within self that vision, that plan which would be necessary for the building to, the building toward that IN the experience of self, self's association. Commence! With whatever sincerity of purpose, aim or desire it is begun, there is given the strength, the way, the manner, the understanding to reach that which is and will be as near as possible to the IDEAL manner of living, association, activity that is set in the ideal of self. The ABILITIES are there. The self has the will to do. Act as seemeth right in thine own self.
(Q) Is Allen my affinity?
(A) Not as we find.
(Q) Any further advice regarding a change of name?
(A) There has been given the way, the manner. When this is conformed to, it MUST be in self a proof of the activity or an arousing of that interest, purpose, aim, desire. To be sure, if such is gone at a willy-nilly or half-hearted way or manner, doubting, then the same will be the result. Know in self the amount of effort, the amount of faith, activity, that is to be builded, that is possible to be builded through that given thee.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See 2733-1 and 2733-2.

REPORTS

1/17/33 EC's ltr. to DEK:
Dear Dave [David E. Kahn]:-
Since I last say you in New York two weeks ago or more, I haven't written to you at length. No doubt you have been through some experiences both good and bad respecting your undertakings in business associations. By this time you must have formed a very good idea and no doubt have a good perspective of what you may expect regarding these connections; also your contact with the trade and the public in general. I'm just hoping that it is all most encouraging and satisfactory.
I certainly hope you will find the time to let me know just what you think of it all, for you know I am very much interested and desirous of helping if possible, in any way, shape, form or fashion; so I hope you can tell me all about your two weeks' in Chicago and the people you met. I was very sorry that it was not plausible or possible for me to come when you suggested. For a long time I have wanted to undertake such a trip and approach the work from just such an angle. Possibly the time was not just ripe, else the circumstances would have been different.
After I came home I was quite "out of the running." In fact, it became necessary for me to discontinue all the readings and go to the doctor practically every day for a week or more. Some very urgent circumstances arose through the period that necessitated my breaking over, which - from the physical viewpoint, at least - apparently wasn't very much help. Then I had the letter from Mrs. [2733] saying she had your letter, and about her conversation with Mr. [334]. This made it impossible for me to get away; however, I was not able to attempt the appointments for the few requests we had on hand - many since before Christmas - until this week. I hope that we will be able to take care of most of them this week, if the Lord is willing, and be in order to take care of any requests that may come for the rest of the month - which we so badly need under the circumstances, with two weeks out.
Now, as for Mrs. [2733] if you have had the opportunity to go over the readings, you probably know almost as much about her abilities to fill the place there as I do. I hope you may find the chance to go over these readings with Mr. [334]. I don't know just what her decision is to be. She may not make a decision until she sees or talks with you and Mr. [334] again. Whether this will be in the next month, or three months, I don't know. She only left early this morning, going to Nashville where she has a married sister and then to Louisville where her parents live. Personally, I like her very much. I think she has the qualifications to become just the very one needed, provided she is willing to conform many other things in her life to the policies that would be presented to individuals through such a work. Nothing else, I believe, right at the present time. I understand that our friend [4872] had a very unsatisfactory experience. Was that with Reilly, or what?
I haven't heard from any of the rest in New York since I saw you.
I hope this finds you well, that the boys are over their colds and everyone else in good health; that you will let us hear from you.
With love and all good wishes, I am
Ever the same, [EC:GD]
1/19/33 Letter: "Sister not home...my letter was still in mailbox, so I opened it and reread what I had written, to check up on myself... I am anxious to hear whatever news you have for me. During my drive I definitely decided that I was ready to 'commence' - whenever the group said the word. May I in my humble way thank everyone for their many kindnesses..."
1/21/33 DEK's ltr. to EC: "...In reference the readings on Mr. [334]'s friend [2733] I will see him the next day or so; will discuss the possibilities of the work as he is a special organization man and we will try and arrange to have our N.Y. meeting the early part of Feb..."
1/21/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
Mrs. [2733] ..., La.
My dear Mrs. [2733]
We were indeed glad to have yours of Thursday. While there hasn't a great deal of special interest transpired since you left, AS YET, naturally we have had you in mind quite often and have spoken of you (and I assure you that each time it was just as kindly as when speaking to you in person).
I'm glad you had a nice trip. You must have been disappointed to arrive there and find your sister gone. It was quite an experience, however, to read what you had written and find out you still agree with what you had said. That is one lesson we all should learn - to be able and willing to face or acknowledge what we have said, when we meet it coming around the corner some day; for we will meet it! I believe it was Al Field who once said in jest (but there's many a truth in it), "We should ever be able to stand on the corner and watch ourselves to by." Well, I'm glad to say that I have been physically fit throughout this week; in fact, as I said to someone in a letter today, I feel so well that it doesn't seem hardly natural. Inasmuch as I feel very sure we are going to be kept awfully busy in a little while, when you get started going, I must keep physically fit to attend to all the appointments - and to make all the trips I'll have to do on a moment's notice.
So far I have not had a reply direct from Mr. [...] or Mr. Kahn. I did have a note today from Mr. Kahn, saying that he and Mr. [...] were to have their official meeting next Monday, the 23rd, and soon thereafter they would have some very interesting news to give out. So, you will be ready.
I certainly hope you had as pleasant a trip to Louisiana as you had to Nashville, and didn't find it quite as rainy. Some of that country is rather bad. As you know; I used to drive down in there. In fact, I had a mighty good friend that lived in the same town (that I didn't dare mention when you were here). She taught school.
Thanks for calling my sister. We appreciate it. The last few days we have been rather anxious about Gertrude's mother, in Hopkinsville, who has been quite ill and is yet.
We were all very, very happy to have you with us. We are hoping that we didn't leave any false impressions with you in any way. We believe we are sincere in trying to be just a channel through which help may come from the unseen sources, call them whatever we will or may, to our fellow man. We believe in a hereafter, and in the existence of our souls hereafter, and that the best place to make preparation for where we are going to spend the hereafter is right here and now!
I assure you that each and every one here fell very much in love with you. (That's unusual, too, for all of us to agree on one thing - huh!) because, I believe it is said, many people make many minds.) That's not just a palaver, either; it's true!
Take real good care of yourself. Let us hear from you. I will drop you a line just as soon as I hear from the group in New York. I understand that there is to be regular monthly meeting also on Monday, either before or after the meeting between Mr. Kahn and Mr. [...] and that the conference is to be on what is to be done about the group work there.
With kindest personal regards and best wishes from each and every one, I am Sincerely, ASS'N FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. [EC:GD]
1/24/33 EC's ltr. to DEK: "...It is very probable that you haven't had a chance to talk with Mr. [334] regarding the readings gotten for Mrs. [P...], unless you have had a meeting. [A.R.E.] We haven't heard from Mr. [...] direct. From a note I had from Mrs. [2733], I am sure she is ready and willing to undertake the work there, provided she has the assurance from the group that they will work with her. Personally, as I said before, I believe the readings indicate that she is a very capable individual. If we are to believe in the working out of what some philosophies call karma... She has a job before her to work out many things for her own development. It is to require of her a great deal; possibly much more than any of us would ever realize. However, I believe she is the kind of individual that, if she once makes up her mind, would stay with it until the proverbial place froze over. That's for that!
Of course, this depends a great deal on [334]. I don't know just how well he is sold on the proposition, or whether he is still very much in the dark as to what it's all about. I'm sure his mind works very fast, and he either is or he isn't. Usually, I'm sure, he's a man that sticks to whatever he is, and has little to do with whatever he isn't..."
2/03/33 (Friday, P.M.) Mrs. [2733]'s ltr. to the Cayces:
Dear Cayce Family:-
Your letter was most anxiously received, for I am making my plans accordingly - I want to remain in Louisiana as long as possible for I will be able to return - having so many grown up nephews I am being gloriously entertained - It's quite flattering to have my nephews introduce me at dances as their girl friend from "N.Y." - and to see the eyes open wide, for too many down here, "N.Y." is another "Paris."
I had some time travelling through Mississippi, three blowouts in one afternoon, towards evening I found myself in strange country, and without cash. I had figured on 400 miles and learned mileage was 650 - and one of the blowouts had to be replaced with a new tire - I was about to curl up and go to sleep in my car with the thought "If God be with thee, who can prevail against thee," but the automobile lights coming back and, forth disturbed me too much, so I decided to ride in on the flat to the nearest town, which happened to be only a few blocks away - I explained my predicament to the owner of the only store open, he was rather reluctant at first, but consented to fix the two flats and cash a $5.00 check for me - I was introduced to his wife and after a few minutes explanation, I was invited to spend the night - They were both charming to me - making me as comfortable as possible and before I left the next A.M., I was invited to stop with them on my return - I want to thank Mrs. Cayce for her letter and I am most happy that the dress is acceptable - I do hope her mother is completely well when this missive reaches Virginia -
I am beginning to get anxious to see my Folks but my sister is so happy to have me that she gets sad when I mention leaving so soon. So give Annie [Annie Cayce] best regards - I would love to hear about everyone -
Fondly [2733]
2/09/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
Dear Mrs. [2733]
We were indeed glad to have yours of the 3rd. All of us had spoken of your trip to Louisiana, wondering just how you had gotten along.
Well, your experiences were such that you no doubt have had the opportunity to put into practical application many of the tenets you might have gathered that this group (in this household) live on from day to day. You must have made quite an impression upon the people with whom you stopped that evening, and no doubt you will have reasons to remember them for a long time.
I'm sure your nephews have been quite anxious to introduce you into all their various groups, where they might have taken you from time to time. Their position might by envied by anyone.
As yet I haven't heard anything from the group in New York. I understand that Mr. Kahn and Mr. [334] haven't been able to get together, unless perhaps today or tomorrow. They may then make a trip to the Beach, or it may be necessary for several of us to make a flying visit to New York again. After that I may be able to have a great deal more to say in this direction. I'm really expecting to see you get started, just as soon as you've had your holiday sufficient to satisfy for the time being.
Yes, Mrs. Cayce wondered if you had received her letter. She appreciates very much your thoughtfulness.
I suppose you will be starting towards Kentucky sometime in the near future, but from all accounts of the weather in that district, as well as even here, you may be feeling a lot better in Louisiana.
Anyway, let us hear from you. Take good care of yourself.
All send our kindest personal regards and best wishes Ever the same, [EC:GD]
2/27/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
My dear Mrs. [2733]
We were indeed very glad to have your card of the 21st. Of course, we have all been quite anxious about the group in New York, and as to what they are going to do regarding establishing an office. As you no doubt recognized from the first, all these individuals are quite busy and it is very natural that - until they do get the organization perfected - everything will move slowly. Just now, when everything is so tight, requiring all being right on the toes to keep in place any department, all are rather looking after their fences than laying a road for someone else. However, I've just had a letter from Mr. Kahn saying that he and Mr. [334] will no doubt have their final meeting on this matter tonight. I understand that some of the people they have interested will also be here this coming week-end, leaving a member of the family with the folks on 22nd Street (where you stayed) to be cared for. For the treatments it will probably require the close attention of everyone in the household. So, let's hope it will work out fine and dandy.
During this month we have had some very bad weather; if fact, the worst I remember having in February since I've been in Virginia - that is, so far as rain, stormy and cold weather is concerned. The last few days have been fair, or comparatively so, but we have a real March wind and it is quite chilly today. Last Friday was a beautiful, warm day. It made us feel very much like spring.
Yesterday afternoon I addressed a group in Norfolk studying along somewhat similar lines. We had quite a nice meeting, and I was told my many (and all our own household) that I made a very good speech [THE VISIBLE AND THE INVISIBLE].
I'm sure you are having a wonderful time, and putting off as far as possible any thought of getting back to - what shall I say - realities.
From some I understood the weather has been quite severe in New York. No doubt you have heard from there, however, more often and more direct.
I am very glad to say that I am feeling quite well, and have been most of the time since I recovered from the "flu".
Be sure and let us hear from you, and know when you start back this way. No doubt you will stop by Nashville, or will you go directly to Louisville?
All here send kindest personal regards and best wishes. Sincerely, [EC:GD]
3/22/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
My dear Mrs. [2733]
I have yours of Saturday (my birthday), and am very glad to hear from you again but sorry it has been necessary for you to act in the capacity of a nurse. However, it is gratifying to know that you were more than willing to take upon yourself these duties, and that the sympathy was such as to make it a very personal matter. I hope all these conditions have passed away, and that everyone is feeling much better. Everyone here has been through a siege of colds. I don't believe a single one has escaped. However, I'm glad to report that all are up and going; and I believe able to put their feet under the table, ready to eat when they can get it.
Yes, the banking situation has made many changes. It has proven quite a hardship on us (if we may speak personally), allowing us to remain without appointments for a longer period than in years. People were unable to send checks; consequently they failed to make requests, but put them off (as we do many of the things we should attend to now). I was in New York the 9th, 10th and 11th, when there was a great deal of speculation as to what the bank situation would produce. It was a real eye opener to me. I couldn't imagine New York being that quiet. So few people were on the street of evenings. I was to have met with Messrs. [334] and Kahn for a conference on work, but only had an opportunity to talk with them one evening. Mr. [334] had a very bad cold and was "under the weather", not able to keep the other appointments. Then, I had a very urgent reason for having to return on the evening of the 11th, as we had a case here; that is, a mother had brought her son down (from an institution in New York) to be with Sister and the folks there for treatments. So, it was necessary that I be here Sunday as well as for an open meeting of the Study Group in Norfolk on Monday evening, at which time an open reading was given. During this visit, however, I made some wonderful contacts. If we were able to have a secretary to keep all the ends together, I'm sure they would be very much worth while to all concerned - and there would be very much worth while to all concerned - and there would not be any semblance of a "racket". Yet the very kind of connections that, without some follow-up work, will mean very little. However, I have just had a letter from Mr. Kahn's office, that indicates some definite action will be taken on this matter in the very near future. Of course, you know I'll be glad to acquaint you with any definite arrangements that may be made along this line.
No, you hadn't told me of going to New Orleans. You must have found it very much as I did New York. I have visited New Orleans once or twice during Mardi Gras week, and a number of times in this or that season. To me the place has an air of atmosphere all its own. As you say, I imagine it must be nearer akin to some cities in the Old World than any other individual city in America. Over the radio I heard some of the programs during Mardi Gras week.
You must be quite anxious to get on your way, to see the folks in Kentucky and Tennessee as well. You must have been somewhat alarmed or uneasy about the people in Nashville during the recent cyclone there. We were very anxious, as you know some of my family liver there - as well as Gertrude's. I am glad to say, though, that all are safe and suffered little or no personal damage - either to property or to themselves; though many of their friends were in the stricken area. Also many of our friends, and even relatives, were in the stricken area in the California earthquake. All, however, report no personal damage; though, to be sure, many in Long Beach and adjacent territory are quite anxious yet - as they have continued to have quakes from time to time, some of the people not even being allowed to return to their homes.
The patient about which I wrote, whom we contacted some years ago, has gotten along wonderfully well. He is at home now for his rest period, but will be back about the first of April. The young man here at present has a condition that just about the best in each member of the family. Lu (Mr. Hesson) has to act in the capacity of an attendant at all times, but he seems to have already begun to respond. I hope it isn't just our own imagination.
Possibly you have been following the thought and intent of the Study Group here, since being in ... as you have found it to be the city of dreams or the dream city. With the Group the developments have been that practically each and every one has been having his or her own experiences, some in visions, some in dreams, and others in voices; and I am sure none of them are just fooling themselves or imagining things, for each - I believe - unless it is myself - is too practical just to be imagining.
We are having real March weather. Everything is beginning to take on the appearance of the awakening of Spring, however.
Nothing particularly new; everything is rather quiet. Let us hear from you. I hope it will be possible, when you return towards Harrisburg, that you will find it not a great deal out of your way, to come by Virginia Beach.
All send our kindest personal regards and best wishes. Sincerely, [EC:GD]
4/11/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
My dear Mrs. [2733]
So you are on the way northward at last! Under the circumstances you must have felt quite a load to leave Monroe, but all things - good or bad - must eventually come to that we call change. You must have had quite an interesting trip to Nashville. I hardly see houw you made the whole trip in one day, with the trouble you experienced. However, the Ford certainly does wiggle along! I used to have one myself.
I hope you will find your stay in Nashville just as pleasant and as much worth while as your visit in Monroe, even though you must be anxious to know what has been done about the group in New York. As yet I cannot tell you a very great deal, other than that they have had a meeting. For the time being they have enlisted Mr. Ladd (who has for two or three years now been very enthusiastic about the Work) who is laying out some plans. I believe the idea now is, judging from a report from Messrs. Kahn and Ladd, for me to come to New York for a few days (when they have gotten the membership to the group there to about fifty) to get, if possible, a little enthusiasm among this membership. So, it may be that very soon they will have this ready for you to consider. As I told you, I have made another trip to New York to interview Mr. [334] but so far have had very little success in doing this. Also I went to Washington last Saturday a week ago, for an interview with Mr. Kahn and some of our friends there who are very close to the administration that I was called on so often to assist a few years ago. There may be some developments in this direction at the present time, to be sure, that would all join in with the organization - which, I believe, has been named The Cayce Foundation.
I'm hoping you will let me hear from you. If you have any ideas to suggest, or if you get in touch with or hear from Mr. [334]. I would be very glad to know your reactions.
We are all fairly well here, I am glad to say. Things have been very close during the bank holiday and conditions throughout the country, but they are gradually adjusting themselves to a more normalcy.
The young man who is here seems to be getting along very nicely. All join in sending very best wishes. If you have an opportunity to get in touch with my sister again, the address is:
Mrs. W. A. McPherson 1618 Fatherland Street I don't know the telephone number, but I think they have one.
Kindest regards from all.
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
5/03/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
Dear Mrs. [2733]
We were very glad to have your note of the 26th.
Yes, it is Mr. Ladd and not Miss Ladd. I believe they had their second meeting last Monday night, though I haven't gotten a report on it yet and do not know when they are to have the get-together meeting or dinner. It will probably be about the 18th. From the response some of them have had in regard to this, I think the dinner would be highly successful. If the plans work out, that I believe were presented Monday night, it would not only be a practical necessity for them to have you act as secretary to take care of the work in New York but to be on the job practically all the time. It could be arranged, I believe, so as to be made eventually remunerative to such a one conducting the group. What do you think of the Foundation idea? Of course, it should be worked in such a manner that the organization would continue to function if there were no Cayce to carry on. The name Cayce Foundation, I suppose, is very good; if we want to make the appeal to individuals who have a personal feeling in the matter. But the idea of the Foundation and its work, I'm sure, should be such as to carry on, as I said, if I were out of the picture entirely.
I hope you get your Ford overhauled, so that you'll be ready to "chugger" right along to Louisville. Possibly you'll be there in time for Mother's Day, or before. I'm still hoping that when you start towards the East it will be just as convenient for you to come this way. It will probably not be such a great deal out of your way, for I'm sure you'll want to go by Harrisburg.
Quite a number of books along the line as "Magic and Mystery in Tibet" [by Alexander David-Neel] are published or distributed by the Rosicrucians, and through the Theosophical Society. My chief objection (if it is worth anything) to most of these publications is that, while they attempt to be very broad in their statements, they narrow themselves to saying they have the only channel of information; and become as dictatorial as many our cisms and isms that we have in so many forms. To me, if God is One, we are all working towards one aim and purpose; and we could no more be right in saying we had the ONLY thing than any man could in saying that he had the only wife worth while, or the only child worth while. To be sure, to the individual one thing may be the most necessary - but not for all. For, every single manifestation we see of life in this material plane represents God! What we make out of it, and what we do with it, causes it to become good or bad. The law hasn't changed a bit from that injunction, as I have said to you several times, that Moses gave us, "There is this day set before you good and evil. Choose thou." All is good, if we use it for good - but if we use it selfishly, it's bad!
Let us hear from you. All are very well here, and send our kindest personal regards.
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
5/25/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
My dear Mrs. [2733]
Well, I went to the meeting [5/18/33] in New York [See 254-65]. About a hundred people were present. It was a very delightful occasion for me. So many nice things were said that I WOULD think it was great, anyway. I'm just hoping that it won't tend to give me the feeling of self-importance, or - in common parlance - make me too big for my breeches [britches]. This being the first meeting of the kind in New York, it was so new to so many that I'm sure it was quite unexpected. I am believing that a great deal will come from this meeting. If we can only get over to the membership more of the organization work, and the great amount of good that may be distributed to interested people from the data already on hand, they well gradually come to recognize that the Association's work is much bigger and broader than any one individual - and it may become less and less of a personal thing, as I'm sure it would. The very nature of the work itself, or course, tends to magnify the activities of one individual, but unless we are fooling ourselves the source of this information could keep thousands of people very active where one individual might not be able to keep more than two or three.
Of course, I had little opportunity to talk at any length with the Board members there. Our Annual Congress is to be from June 15th to 19th, inclusive. As the prospects appear now, we are going to have quite a number of the New York group present, not only of the officers and trustees but of the general membership. I wonder if it is out of the question for you to be here at that time. Wouldn't you like to run by Louisville and on to Virginia Beach for a few days, then go back to Louisville?
Tentative plans were made for the formation of several groups in New York. Should these work out, it would require more and more having such an office as we have been contemplating for the last few months.
I'm sure you have enjoyed your stay in Nashville. Let us hear from you, and let us know if it won't be possible for you to be here during the Congress meeting.
With all good wishes and regards from all, I am
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
6/08/33 Mrs. [2733]'s ltr. to EC:
Louisville Ky
Dear Mr. Cayce:
It was delightful to learn of the sincere welcome you received in New York - It is probably nice for the organization to develop slowly and cautiously, with such a beginning, its duration will be more sound.
My brother plans to take me to Chicago during the latter part of June - otherwise I would have been tempted to drive up for the Annual Convention -
Mother came to Nashville for the weekend ending May 22nd and I drove back with her laughingly remarked that she had to come for me, perhaps so, Nashville was so pleasant and my sister's companionship most desirable.
Louisville had had beastly hot weather for the past two weeks - These past few days have been the hottest in 25 years, what new weather records will be broken I am yet to witness -
I have penalized myself for gaining weight - a five mile walk everyday, regardless of weather until ten pounds are lost - this idea was given action on Sunday and so far three pounds has vanished but there is seven more to go -
My youngest brothers, twin boys, graduated from Law School on Tuesday, one as president of his class, the other with highest honors - At present they are preparing for State Bar Examinations and I got to see very little of them - During the day I am alone a great deal, so my daily walks save a twofold purpose -
[...] [son] sent me his school report, a record of all A's - and also notified me that he was going to Camp this Summer at Rye, N.Y. - but my persistent requests for snapshots has been ignored - just like men - altho only nine he already has many mature ideas about his own welfare - I hope some day soon that [...] will have the pleasure of knowing you -
I sincerely appreciate your reports altho Gladys may feel differently about the additional typing - But I shall reciprocate at the earliest moments - My best regards to all, I am
Sincerely [2733]
... St. Louisville Ky.
6/12/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
My dear Mrs. [2733]
When I even address a letter to ... Street, Louisville, it brings back memories of days long ago; for I lived not far from you, as I was at 929.
We were very glad to have yours of the 8th, and feel sure you are enjoying your visit in Louisville; though I suspect you are finding it quite warm there at this time. I haven't forgotten some of the warm days there years ago.
It certainly would be fine to have you here for the Congress, and I'm sure you would get a great deal from it. I believe we have quite a nice program. As you say, even the program indicates there is progress being made in interesting others in what the Association is presenting to the public. That these people are willing to spend their own money and time in coming for this meeting indicates an interest worth while considering. While we can't tell this to the general public I'm sure they will feel it from the manner in which the subjects will be presented. I don't think there's a single one that has an axe to grind.
I know you are looking forward to Chicago. Hugh Lynn has been planning on taking some of his Scouts to the Fair, and on west - possibly as far as National Park. He will not get away, though, until the first or second week in July.
Well, with the warm weather the penalty you have imposed on yourself must be working very well. Of course, if you let your diet be such that you will put on weight you may be able to put it on as fast as you walk it off.
You must be very proud of your brothers, and the honors they have had in their school work; as well as [in?] ... I do hope I will have the privilege of knowing him well some of these days, when we have some of our visits in New York. I have promised two or three to spend some time with them on my next visit, which no doubt will require that my next stay be some two or three weeks - if they can put up with me that long.
The boys have been quite busy with their Scout Cabin, and dedicated it about a week ago. They are all out of school now, and those that are planning to go on the trip - of course - are quite exorcised about it, and have meetings every day or two here at the house. You can imagine the conversation among half a dozen boys, some that have never been away from home before - and the anxiety of the mothers. I think Hugh Lynn is taking quite a responsibility, but I believe one of the things is to learn to be - not so much self-sufficient as self-reliant; and I'm sure they'll have a grand trip. I wish that I might have had such a trip myself when a boy, but I'm going to one of these days - though I suppose I've had as many trips as the next one.
Well, let us hear from you. Know that we are always glad to get a line from you. We are expecting quite a number for the meeting this week-end. A friend dropped in on us yesterday, unexpectedly - army officer, a cousin of the late Woodrow Wilson [Major Edwin G. Wilson] - spent the day with us. But, of course, we never know in the morning what may happen in the day.
With kindest regards from all, I am
Ever the same, [EC:GD]
8/10/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
Dear Mrs. [2733]
I'm sure you must feel that something or other has happened, that I haven't answered your letter before this. Well, the old man got sick! And when I'm laid up, why it kind of gums up the works! A couple of days I was quite uneasy; had to send for the doctor, but - as he said, "If you don't know what's the matter, how do you expect me to tell you?" So, he is a very good doctor [Robert W. Woodhouse, M.D.].
So you've had some indisposition yourself! Well, I hope you have gotten alright and able to continue your walks and keep down your "figger" in a satisfactory manner.
Did you get the July Bulletin? If not, be sure and let us know - for we would like for you to have a copy of it. The July and August Bulletins carry much of the Congress activities. The Congress was a decided success. We had quite interesting speakers, and our crowds were about all that our facilities would take care of. Everyone, I think, was well pleased with the progress shown during the last year. Quite a program was laid out in the next six months. Hugh Lynn is to act in the capacity of manager and, possibly, will be the chief speaker at some of the meetings that have planned throughout the country. We have had reports from a number of places where various groups are being formed. Of course, this actual work will not begin until possibly October - or September, which isn't so far off.
Hugh Lynn is still away on the Scout trip, with the give Boy Scouts. They spent several days in Chicago at the World's Fair, a week in Yellowstone Park, and then went on as far west as Salt Lake City where they turned back. Our last card from them, dated last Saturday, stated that they were then in Denver. As long as their money holds out, they report, they will LEISURELY come back this way - possibly arriving home about the 15th or 20th. Of course, they have had a wonderful trip - I'm sure it will be a real education. They have been shown considerable preference by the officials or executives in the various state capitols they have touched. Apparently, the Boy Scout organization is considered worth while in most of the states, the chief executive being an honorary officer - as I understand.
I'm sure that each one of the family was elated over the twins, a boy and a girl. I certainly hope they, with their mother, are coming on nicely. I presume you've had an opportunity to see and be with them long before this.
We have had quite an unusual summer here; very little warm weather, and two or three very disagreeable spells, as far as the Beach is concerned. So, the crowds here have been rather fitful. When we have a hot weekend, why a good crowd shows up; at other times it's rather slim, which is disappointing in many ways to the general public.
Sister and Sarah have been quite busy. Mrs. Kahn has been there most of the summer, with her two children, and then a little later her sister with her two children came up. Then, with the visitors - and Mr. Kahn down over certain week-ends, they have been kept busy.
My being "out" two weeks has made things rather quiet around here, and with the boys gone also. But I'm glad to say that all the rest have kept very well, and we are working a little now and then.
Our first plan is to go to New York in September, for possibly two or three weeks, to have another get-together meeting. Maybe by that time you'll be back there.
Mr. [334] has been in Europe all the summer. He is expected back, I think, around the 1st.
There are quite a number of individuals apparently interest- ing themselves in the Work, - and - if general conditions approve - possibly we will be able to get a great deal started, in a way that will satisfy most of us. Let us hear from you. All send our love and best wishes.
Ever the same, [EC:GD]
8/29/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2733]:
Dear Mrs. [2733]
We were certainly very glad to have yours of some days ago. We have had so much going on around here lately that we hardly know whether we're coming or going. I'm sure you have seen something in the papers about the storm we had in this vicinity. Possibly we fared better at the Beach than some of the places close by. There was a great deal of property damage here, but no lives lost. With US, how- ever, we don't know just where we are AT, yet, as we are we are still in the lake. You remember the small lake in back of us? Well, there's quite a large one now; in fact, VERY large! We can get out of the house through one door, if we can jump; otherwise we have to be paddled or carried on somebody's back.
Otherwise, nothing particularly new is going on. The boys came home a few days before the storm. We have been kept busy trying to keep dry. I'm quite sure the whole country's gone wet! Apparently, anyway.
I'm sure your family hated to see you leave Louisville, but trust you have had a pleasant stay in Nashville. Some of my father's family for the first time made a little visit to Virginia Beach from Hopkinsville, of course coming by the way of Nashville. They happened to be here during the storm and were ready to leave immediately. They say they are glad they saw the storm, as it didn't hurt them, but they don't want to see any more nor be at the Beach again. But the beach is beautiful, as far as the beach itself is concerned - since the storm. No doubt the sea wall saved the Beach proper from a great deal of damage.
It perhaps won't be a great while before you'll be winding your way toward the East. I would advise that you wait until after the storms through this portion of the country have subsided a little bit, or you might have to have paddles on your car instead of wheels. But I'm sure you have enjoyed every bit of your stay, and will be ready for some real activities in the fall and winter. I wonder if it will be too much out of your way to come by and see us on your way back? You say you'll be in Harrisburg some little time. Of course, the road through Washington and Baltimore would not be much out of your way. We certainly would like to see you and talk with you again.
We are still hoping and planning to be in New York the latter part of September or first of October; don't know whether you'll be there by then or not, will you.
The N.R.A. is quite active in many ways, but the immediate needs seem to be holding the minds of everyone through this district at present.
Mrs. Kahn is still here. We are looking for M. Kahn over the week-end, to be here until after Labor Day - or until the family goes home.
I believe it's begun to rain again. It has rained so much that some chickens I had in the coop have turned to ducks. Good swimmers! Had to be!
Well, let us hear from you. While in Nashville, if you get a chance, call my sister - Mrs. McPherson; and if you could run in on her, I'm sure she would be glad to talk with you.
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
10/06/33 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [2773]:
CAYCE Virginia Beach, Virginia
[Handwritten on top of letter:] Letter returned from Hotel ..., New York City after being forwarded from ..., Harrisonburg, Penna.
Dear Mrs. [2733]
We have yours of recent date. I'm sorry you were in the accident, but glad there wasn't much damage except to the car.
It is our expectation to be in New York about the middle of the month. No doubt you will be there by that time. I don't know yet just where we will be located. I'm sure you will be in touch with some of those in Mr. Kahn's office, or with Mr. [334] and can know where we will be. We certainly want to see you.
With kindest regards and love from all, I am
Ever the same, [signed] Edgar Cayce [EC:GD]