This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of August, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [2913], via friend Mrs. [2710].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2710], Miss [2913], and Mr. L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now, we find the general physical forces of the body very good in most respects. Rather would, or should, there be warnings as respecting physical conditions for the prevention of conditions that might arise from existent forces as are exhibited in the physical functioning of the body at present. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [2913], present in this room. First:
2. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find near nominal in most respects. There are hindrances in the normal circulation in portions of the central system, especially to that above the subluxation as existent in the 2nd dorsal. This produces, then, a slowing up of eliminations in a portion of the body, and is one of the warnings as may be given the body.
3. In the elements and constituents of the blood, these are good - save at such times when the cycle of circulation is such that these conditions become overcharged, as is seen when congestion is produced, either from the contraction through cold or through any activity that will bring an overactive force of the sympathetic nervous system above this subluxation.
4. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this very good, though in THIS there is the greater activity toward those that would be subject to changes in the physical forces of the system; for through the subluxation as exists in the 2nd dorsal, we find there are reactions from same in various portions of the body that gives improper incentive in the functioning of tissue as radiates from the activity of this nerve plexus or ganglion. This, as we see, to the upper portion - through the sympathetic and sensory system - affects the vocal forces, or the auditory forces, or the upper portion of the body, and we have that of a full or THUMPING, as it were, to all of the sensory organs of system at such reactions. This, then, (the fullness as occurs at times to the body) is not a dis-ease, but a discomfort; not disease, but improper incentives for the radial action of the nerve centers. In the LOWER portion, through that of the sympathetic and central nerve system, there comes from this same subluxation those conditions as exist in the functioning of the system towards the absorbing, through the action of assimilation, those properties that at times the body finds disagrees, or indigestion occurring. This, only slight attack has EVER occurred as yet; yet there is the feeling of the fullness through the action of the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, through the activity of the ganglion as is controlled through the action of the secondary cardiac plexus. Hence the body finds times when the appetite is good, but the minute it begins to eat it is immediately full. This, then, is a reaction - rather than the conditions that NEED correction. These are effects and NOT the cause of condition.
5. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF ORGANS, brain forces very good. Exceptional is the body mentally in its abilities in lines that has to do with discrimination, whether of character, characteristics, or of the elements that make for sudden decisions; and when the decisions are made, JUSTLY so, hard to change!
6. In the functioning of the organs of the sympathetic system with that of the sensory system, these, as given, function under the impulse of mis-directed conditions through a subligation existent in the 2nd dorsal plexus. This subluxation caused by non-activity through conditions existent in times back. Hence there is seen there were those forces existent that brought about these conditions that affected directly the brachial plexus, or that condition that produced tingling to the whole of the radial forces of the plexus.
7. In the throat, bronchials, larynx, here we find again effects of the conditions as are seen from the slowing up of circulation, REMOVING used tissue from portions of the body. Not that the condition existent is of the nature that needs peculiar attention, or specific attention; for it is not diseased; discomfort rather than even dis-ease, except occasionally when the condition arises in these regions.
8. Lungs good.
9. Heart's action nominal.
10. Digestion affected through the action of a subligation, as given. Pancreas and liver only at times when highly sensitive to outside conditions, do we find affections to these portions of the body. The digestive system, as given, save in the lower portion of same, there needs be those attentions from the reflex forces that will give the near nominal, normal, reaction in same. Kidneys and the organs of the pelvis show the reactions as occur through a high sensitive reaction in the nerve system, especially of the sympathetics, though not organically deranged there.
11. To remove the conditions and to bring near nominal or normal reaction, would be to correct that condition as exists in the dorsal and cervical region through application of heat and manipulation osteopathically, or chiropractically, so that the proper adjustments are made, and by adding those properties that would assist the body in the circulation to bring about a normal flow, or to give the antiseptic that CLEANSES the system especially in the tissue of the sensory system - the inhalant as has been given, applied nominally, or when such treatments are being given. Three to five should bring a normal force for this body, [2913]. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) What osteopath in N.Y. City would be best to make these corrections?
    (A) There are many there. As we find, Dan Morrison, or any of those that are acquainted with the activities of the force THROUGH which information concerning same is given.
13. (Q) The body has been told it needs a high climate. Is that necessary now?
    (A) From existent conditions in the subluxation in the region and the effect this has produced on the central system, these natural inclinations are such as would indicate such conditions. Make these corrections and the body may be a DIVER if she desires! We are through for the present.

REPORTS

1. GD's note: She remarked afterward that the reading [2913-1] was "absolutely correct."
2. 9/06/28 She obtained her Life Rdg. See 2913-2.
3. 12/05/28 She requested a Physical Rdg. for her mother, Mrs. [4878].
4. 4/22/31 Miss [2913]'s ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce;
   About two years ago I visited you at Virginia Beach with my friend Mrs. [2710]. You gave me a personal physical reading which was of considerable value to my body.
5. She requested a Physical Rdg. for nephew, [4588].
6. 4/28/31 EC's ltr. to Miss [2913]:
   Miss [2913]
   My dear Miss [2913]
   Your letter of the 22nd has just been received. We remember very pleasantly your visit here, and we are indeed glad to know that the information proved sufficiently interesting and helpful for you to desire to keep your association with the work; also to suggest to some of your friends that they have information.
   However, in the last few months there has been considerable change in the outlook of affairs respecting the hospital. Mr. Blumenthal, whom you know was the principal financial support of the institution, decided to close the hospital and to suspend the work of the Association. This, of course, has nothing to do (as far as we can judge) with my ability to give the information for those desiring same, but we do not want to pose under false colors - we want you to know the situation before we make the appointment for [4588] or accept your contribution to the work. Should you desire, however, that the information be obtained for [4588] - or should she [he?] desire that the appointment be made - we will be very glad to do so. In that case, we would ask that you change the checks to read payable to Edgar Cayce, rather than to the Cayce Hospital.
   We hope that your interest in the work is sufficient to warrant your desire to be affiliated with the new organization that is being formed to carry on the research, and to assist others in obtaining information, and to distribute the data very much in the same manner as before - except on a larger scale. I am expecting to make a visit to New York within the next two weeks, and no doubt at that time will see a great many of my friends there - including Mr. and Mrs. [2710]. I trust that we may see you also.
   Will you please let us know concerning the appointment, and let us hear from you at an early date?
   With kindest personal regards and best wishes, I am
   Sincerely, [EC:GD]
7. 6/25/31 GD's letter:
   315 - 35th Street Virginia Beach, Va.
   Miss [2913] ..., New York
   Dear Miss [2913] -
   You will be surprised to get this letter from me, but I hope you will not think me too bold in addressing you as I do. It is because I feel that you are interested in Mr. Cayce and his welfare that I am writing this personal letter, which has no connection whatever with the Work or the New Association.
   It seems to me that the time has come to DO something. It's all well and good to form the new organization for the carrying on of the work, and to have committee meetings about this, that, or the other, but I feel that Mr. Cayce and his family should have first consideration. As you no doubt know, I have been with Mr. Cayce now for almost eight years, and I feel like one of the family. Still, I am in a position to suggest this when the family is not, and I don't want Mr. Cayce or any of his family to know about it.
   A letter came a few days ago from Mr. Blumenthal DEMANDING that we be out of this house by the first of July; not even offering to rent it, and I can remember the time when they offered Mr. Cayce the house OR the money. He chose the house, but because they apparently wanted to hold it over him as a wedge (or felt they could) they never gave him actual title to it. The only trouble with Mr. Cayce is that his heart is too big. Well, this is the very worst time of the year to make a move in Virginia Beach. Rents go sky-high for the summer; nevertheless, Mr. Cayce wants to move - he doesn't feel that he could stay here under the circumstances, and I don't blame him. To fight it out with them would be putting the material value of this house above the whole work, or his whole life's purpose - which is to be of service to humanity. Necessarily, he will have to locate and rent a place of some kind for the summer, no matter what the cost. The whole thing seems wrong to me - in fact, I KNOW it is wrong, because I know that he has bought and paid for this house not once but several times. That can't be helped now. What I want to do is to plan for the future. If Mr. Cayce and his family can't come out and ask his friends to give him a house, I can! Here is my plan:
   It will take approximately ten thousand dollars to buy a suitable lot, or to make a substantial down-payment on a desirable house in Virginia Beach. I am starting a fund among Mr. Cayce's friends, and the friends of the work, to raise that amount. Although I have only written a few letters, already I have a reply from one with a pledge of $500, and the promise to help raise the rest. This campaign is to be without Mr. Cayce's knowledge, and when the fund reaches that amount it will be presented to him as a GIFT (without any strings tied to it) from those who have contributed, and he can select a lot and build a house, or make the down-payment on one already built - whichever he likes. I am sure he has enough friends who are desirous of helping him, that at least by the fall we should be able to present the ten thousand dollars to him. Do you think that you would be interested in helping to raise this money? or are you in accord with the idea? As long as I have been associated with this work, I have never attempted to raise any amount of money, but I have always felt that it could be done if gone about properly. There are leaders of groups in different parts of the country, such as yourself, to whom I am going to appeal.
   Miss [2913] if you do not desire to fall in with this plan, or to use your efforts in this direction, it will be perfectly alright. I am just putting the idea before you. I do not want to persuade anyone to work in a channel they do not approve of in the first place, for there are plenty of channels for all in this work. This is just one that has presented itself to me, and I want to give it to those whom I feel MIGHT be interested.
   If you approve of this channel, have you any suggestions to make as to how would be the best way for us to go about it? I mean, if you can think of any better way than to put the plan before the people in this manner, won't you say so?
   Hoping that you will understand the spirit in which I have written this letter, and that you will consider it in the light of what YOU think is best for Mr. Cayce, the Work, and all concerned, I am
   Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis
8. 7/31 Miss [2913]'s ltr. to GD:
   Dear Miss Davis,
   I have but just arrived home, having been out-of-town, to find your letter awaiting me.
   I am indeed sorry to hear about the catastrophe overwhelming Mr. Cayce, and would be glad to be of use to him, your plan is splendid. I am quite sure that each and everyone of Mr. Cayce's friends will respond; if you will write to them as you have notified me. I myself could not raise any money from people who do not know Mr. Cayce personally, or of him because in these days of depression people will not give money to a person or plan they do not comprehend, and then I do not know of any people who know him except Mrs. [2710] who, I know, will respond. So the best way you can do is to write to all of Mr. Cayce's friends and patients for their aid - and in such manner I am sure you will gather together the required sum.
   Please accept the enclosed check as my share and I hope it helps. Excuse the sloppiness of this letter as it is written in a station waiting for a train.
   Sincerely, [2913]
9. 7/27/31 GD's letter:
   105th & Ocean [Later became 67th & Ocean], Virginia Beach, Va.
   Miss [2913] ..., New York
   Dear Miss [2913]
   I am ashamed at not having answered your very kind letter of sometime ago. We appreciate more than we can tell you the attitude you express. Just the tremendous stress and strain of events from day to day has kept us from writing you sooner.
   You were quite right in saying that all Mr. Cayce's friends would respond to my letters. Your check was among the first to come in, and as it was made out to Mr. Cayce - and I felt you meant for it to be used for immediate needs - I gave it to him, telling him that you had heard of the change through the Hammerlings and wished to help. He appreciated it so much, and the fact that you felt as you did about it all. With the expense of moving, his illness, etc., I don't know what he would have done if it hadn't been for two or three friends like yourself. Now, regarding my plan - it is coming along very nicely. I have several monthly payments subscribed by people in different parts of the country, and have already received checks from a few people. I have opened a savings account at the Virginia Beach bank for Mr. Cayce, without his knowledge. This was advised by Mr. Cravis [Wm. B. Cravis] and Mr. Zentgraf [Ernest W. Zentgraf], participators in my scheme who have been down here recently. So, I have no doubt but what we will in a short time have quite a substantial sum contributed.
   By the way, I would certainly like for you to meet the Zentgraf family. They live at Staten Island. Mr. Zentgraf is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of our new organization which was recently formed. He is planning to get the New York group together to advise them of the purposes, aims ideals of the Association, so I hope that you will attend this meeting when called.
   Please accept my sincere regards and thanks, as well as Mr. Cayce's - and he will write you later.
   Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis
10. 7/29/31 EC's ltr. to Miss [2913]:
    Miss [2913] ..., N.Y.
    My dear Miss [2913]
    Your contribution to the work here, which Miss Gladys presented to me several days ago, was certainly appreciated. I only wish that it were possible for you to see or hear some of the expressions of appreciation from individuals who claim to have been aided through information received, for I feel that you, like all of us, would consider the carrying on of this very much worth while. I understand that we are all constituted differently, so that a thing that appeals to one does NOT appeal to another. I am hoping and trusting that some of these days you will have the opportunity to visit Virginia Beach again and become better acquainted with the work that is being carried on under the new organization. You will no doubt hear from them, as I have given them your name and asked that they get you to be an official representative of the Association in your vicinity. I trust that your interest will direct you in doing this, and that we may be the channel of bringing blessings to a great many people. I'm sure if we work together for the GOOD of those who have been unfortunate in this or that way, it will bring a blessing to us in the present, and a great deal of hope for the future. Again thanking you for your kindly consideration and willingness to help, and with kindest personal regards and best wishes, I am
    Sincerely, [EC:GD]
11. 6/01/33 EC's ltr. to Miss [2913]:
    Miss [2913] ..., N.Y.
    My dear Miss [2913]
    We haven't heard from you for quite some time. We hope that you still have some interest in the work such as we have been engaged in for so many years.
    In checking over our membership list we find you have not been asked to become a member of our present organization that is presenting this work, the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. I believe that at the present time we are making progress that is very much worth while. The data on the various subjects as indicated on the back of the inclosed application and the groups that are making special studies of various phases that are being presented seems to be very much worth while.
    We are to have our second Annual Congress on the 15th, lasting for four days. We have quite a nice program arranged, I believe, for this meeting, and I am wondering if it would not be possible for you to be with us. We would like very much to have your application for membership returned before the 15th if possible so that we may be able to present as large a membership as possible at the Congress. We believe that you are interested in this type of work and feel from our reports that we are having something really worth while presented.
    Hoping, then, to hear from you, and with all good wishes and kindest regards, I am
    Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce ASS'N FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. [EC:MD]
    [Handwritten note at top of letter: Returned Unknown.]

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