11/30/43 [
2803]'s letter to EC:
"[...] and I stopped in to see you several weeks ago and
learned you were in New York. We hope you had a pleasant
trip and we're sorry to have missed seeing you.
"We do hope that you still have a date open about the 15th of
December for a full physical check-up as you had recommended.
"Due to circumstances, my questions weren't complete until
this past week which I am enclosing. Also a money order
covering the reading and also our contribution for the worthy
cause the Association stands for. Wish it could be more!
"A few changes have taken place since we last saw you, mainly
that I have found an osteopathic physician in Baltimore who
is very interested in the readings and is very cooperative in
following osteopathic suggestions given in readings. His
name is Dr. Emil Smith, ..., Baltimore, a young graduate,
1939, of the Kirksville School of Osteopathy.
"After taking osteopathic treatments from Dr. Shellenberger
for the month of September, I found that after every
treatment I felt worse and worse, until my condition was
similar to how I felt when I first wrote to you for a
reading. His treatment was so severe, with more bone
cracking, than manipulating the spine, that after the sixth
treatment, my body and spirit were sensitive to every
movement of my body. I reminded Dr. Shellenberger that he
was not following the reading and his treatment was too
severe and his remark was that he didn't need a reading to
tell him how to treat a patient and that his treatment wasn't
severe and also if I didn't like how he was treating me, I
could find someone else. [
1710] was so disgusted with his
attitude that we both told him we would find someone who
would follow the simple and full description of osteopathic
treatments to be had as prescribed in the reading.
"Not knowing anyone else, I scoured the classified section of
the telephone directory and after running over the few names
of osteopathic physicians listed, I called Dr. Smith, who
gave me an appointment and after reading a copy of the
treatment, said he would do all in his power to make me well.
I was feeling so sore physically, I was ever so thankful for
his sincerity. My first treatment, which Dr. Smith said I
sorely needed, took almost a full hour during which time his
gentle massaging relaxed the muscles so that he could
commence to remove the cause of my condition. Within a month
he had relieved any backache I had and straightened the
coccyx internally so that since then, I have felt like a new
person. I have all my pep back, and feel wonderful for the
first time since I have been married. He is now working on
removing a lesion at the base of my neck which he said is
hindering my eyesight. He is a godsend!
"Dr. Smith has read THERE IS A RIVER and is very interested
in your ability in helping people and I recommend him as
highly as Dr. Richardson for osteopathic physicians. He has
cooperated fully in following the readings.
"I thought you would be interested to know that there is one
osteopathic physician in Baltimore who may be of help to
other members of the Association located here who need
someone who is very understanding, and willing to do his all
to heal, and follow your remarkable advice.
"I would appreciate it if you would wire me collect so that I
will be home. We are indeed grateful to you for all the help
you have given us and you are never forgotten in our best
wishes to keep you well and give you strength to make others
as happy as we are. Remember us to Mrs. Cayce, Gladys and
other members of your family and anytime we can be of help to
you, do not hesitate to call on us.
"Thanking you again, we hope to see you after the
holidays..."
11/30/43 Questions submitted for
2803-6 enclosed with letter:
1. Give a thorough description of the health of the physical
body at this time suggesting any further connections to be
made in keeping a healthy body.
2. Please outline most beneficial manipulations for Dr. Smith
to follow during the period of pregnancy.
3. Should treatments be taken throughout the whole period,
and how often would osteopathic treatments be advisable?
4. What exercise would be suggested,and about how much?
5. Would it be advisable to continue taking colonics during
pregnancy?
6. What is causing my constipated condition, and what course
should be taken to correct this condition?
7. What would be a suitable laxative to be taken during
pregnancy?
8. What foods should be stressed and what foods should be
avoided during pregnancy?
9. Would it be advisable to take any form of calcium during
pregnancy and if so in what form and amount?
10. About when can I expect my child?
11. What mental attitude should I keep always before me
during the coming months?
12. Would my working outside the home be injurious to my
child?
12/12/43 [
2803]'s letter to EC:
"We received your letter last week saying you were back and
had a successful trip and were well and once again as busy as
ever helping everyone out, just as you have been such an
inspiration to us.
"It was good news indeed to learn that my appointment for a
Physical Check is scheduled for December 15th in the
afternoon. At that time, I will be at the ... plant in
Baltimore, ... Highway, where I am doing temporary office
work in the personnel department which I like very much, so I
hope my reading may still be had. There are still a couple
of questions I would like to add to the list I sent you, as
follows:
1. Are the glasses I have been wearing correct?
2. If not, what type lense would be best, giving a
prescription for proper glasses.
3. How may I correct the condition of my eyes
osteopathically, giving in detail the proper administration
of treatments.
4. How many treatments would be necessary?
"I do hope all my questions will be answered for so much
depends on the answers.
"Mr. Cayce, you asked if I had gotten in touch with either
Miss [
3081] or her sister. I didn't but shall if you could
send her address to me, as I am sure Dr. Smith could clear up
her condition as he has mine. I haven't had a backache since
he straightened the coccyx internally and feel full of pep
and simply wonderful with the exception of my eyes weakening
quite a bit, which I hope Dr. Smith will be able to clear up
osteopathically, if proper movements were suggested in
regards to relieving any pressure of the eye nerves.
"We can't tell you how grateful we both are for the interest
and the help you have given us both. May God bless you and
take good care of you always. Give our 'best' to yours and
remember us to to Gladys..."
12/15/43 See
2803-6, her fifth and last Physical reading.
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