This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of January, 1943, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [2090], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Mr. [437].

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, with further suggestions for corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, those desires and hopes respecting the information indicated.
3. As we find, it would have been preferable to adhere to those suggestions outlined, for a time, at least.
4. Yet with those hopes and desires, if it is practical to have the advantage of such an one as Mrs. Townsend, this will be very good. But this we do not find altogether practical at Clearwater Beach, Florida, - it might be more in closer proximity to the residence of Mrs. Townsend. Yet there are other considerations that may even prevent this.
5. Then, any one who gives a hydrotherapy or osteopathic massage, and will cooperate in giving same during the period the Appliance is used as indicated, may bring some beneficial effects.
6. Do that, then, in as consistent a manner as is practical.
7. (Q) Please give definite suggestions as to just what the positive suggestions should be while the massage is being given.
   (A) This should be left off, - is to be left off, if the treatments are to be done other than as first indicated. This would be asking most too much, unless you would find one wholly cooperative. Just let the body be in that attitude of not just getting or having such applications made, but have them for a definite purpose, be expectant, live and do in accord with those things that will be a helpful force for the body.
8. (Q) Is there a more suitable location in Florida where these treatments may be successfully carried out?
   (A) Seek the place and the individual who will cooperate.
   If the choice is being made by the individuals, then do some seeking themselves. We are through.

   Copy to Mrs. [2090]
   Copy to Mr. [437]
   Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 2873-1.

REPORTS

1. 1/26/43 HLC's letter to Mr. [437]:
   Mr. [437] New York, N.Y.
   Dear Mr. [437]
   The reading for [2873] yesterday was not encouraging for the plan of having the treatments followed in Florida. You will remember that I wrote you about some of the background on the suggestion that Reilly there in New York handle the case for the first few weeks.
   You are dealing not only with a physical condition but also one that has psychological repercussions. The combination of massage, corrections, Wet Cell Appliance and positive suggestions is important.
   Even if Townsend can be secured in Florida she will not be as good as Reilly. It would require only a few weeks there in New York - and if complete results are expected the original suggestions had best be followed.
   I did not discuss this matter further with you because I hoped that the second reading would indicate that the plan suggested by Mrs. [2090] would be just as satisfactory. The second reading did not do this.
   We are anxious, as you know, that everyone get the greatest possible benefit from the reading. As I understand the readings, this will not be possible in Florida in [2873]'s case.
   I have written Mrs. [2090] and I hope she can be persuaded to change her plans. A few weeks in New York and Florida trip will be most suitable.
   Regards from all.
   Sincerely,
2. 2/01/43 Mr. [437]'s letter:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Judge:
   I have your letter of the 27th and two letters from Hugh Lynn dated the 26th and 28th.
   I have talked with Mrs. [2090] and I doubt that they will be able to come to New York for the treatments, but will have to do the best they can in Florida and perhaps reverse the procedure - come to New York after the trip to Florida. I have not had a copy of of the second reading and do not know what it advises, but judging from the first it does not necessarily follow that Reilly is the only one who can give these treatments, and as far as the psychological aspects of the situation are concerned, I feel convinced that [2873] now feels that he has not sustained a permanent injury and is therefore bound to improve mentally...
   Sorry to hear about Gladys and her mumps.
   Give my best to Hugh Lynn and my best to Mrs. Cayce and yourself.
   Sincerely [437]
3. 2/25/43 "[2873], according to the reports that I have received, is doing very well and some time after he reaches home sometime next month I think we should have a ck. rdg. on him."

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