1/04/56 Letter: "...First of all I want to wish you the
happiest of New years, and to tell you that I firmly believe
that the angels who impelled...you to open this
correspondence with me - especially at this time - will
surely intercede in your behalf, not only in this year but in
many others as well.
"Am enclosing all of the material you asked me to return, and
with thanks. I have taken notes from most of the writings,
and have compared Miss [
2778]'s readings with mine. There
are several interesting contrasts that caught my eye.
"About my resuming the treatments - I most definitely want to
go back to them, but due to the fact that we are still having
cold weather and this house is not built for real heating I
will have to wait until warmer weather is here. It wouldn't
be practical to set up the Appliance and then have to break
up the routine when cold days make it impossible to be
massaged properly, as I'm sure you know that a warm room
makes massaging better. The warm weather should be here
definitely in a month or six weeks, and then I can get things
organized.
"Meanwhile, there are several questions I would love to ask:
Do you recall what kind of table or stand you kept the Wet
Cell Appliance on while it was used? Please let me explain
why I ask this - when I had an Appliance it stood on a low
footstool that was supported by metal legs, and on a stone
floor. The stool's legs rusted away (there was no dampness
in the room) gradually, and then the CEMENT blew up in sort
of bubbles, hard, rocklike bubbles, but it looked like a
photo of an eruption right under the stool. I can't imagine
what might have happened if the Appliance had been keep there
longer - it could even have gone through the floor into the
basement! Now, all the floors in this present house are
cement covered by asphalt tile, almost a custom in Florida,
and this isn't my house and I would feel awful beyond words
if anything happened to hurt this floor. So will you please
tell me what you kept the Appliance on?
"Then, about the electric warming box this girl used - I
wasn't told to do anything like that, but do you imagine I
should? We have infra-red lights that could be utilized, but
I wonder if I should. I don't mean a box with infra-red
lights, but just warming myself thoroughly with them before
taking the treatments. Have you come across any data on
that?
"I read the enclosed readings and your final report on the
case with terrific interest, and being completely human, my
first reaction on her leaving while she was doing so well
was, 'How could she?' Then, when I realized I had no
knowledge of the pressures brought to bear on her from the
outside I changed my opinion... I have known many
handicapped people who progress just so far physically, and
then lose interest even though results are apparent. You
would tend to attribute this to a child, but all of those I
have known in this connection were rational adults.
"You may wonder why the Extract Sheets I'm asking you to
send to me do not include the ones on polio, and the reason
is that I have been away at schools for physical
rehabilitation where the emphasis is on muscle, tissue, etc.,
and I found that acquiring information on 'disease' did me
little if any good. One of my big problems is always being
aware of my inherent spirituality, of the fact that ALL is
spirit, and when I delve into the physical I kind of swim
away from that. I realize, of course, that the treatments
given by the Appliance are for the physical, but there I need
not understand its workings. I know that its know-how came
from a high source and all that is required of me is to be as
clear a channel as I can for its blessing to flow through.
"If the sheets on polio deal only with the spiritual side I
would be happy to have them, and will send the money for them
at once.
"The differences in our readings (your friend's and mine) are
in the charging solutions for the Appliance, the massaging
oils, and in the system of massage. In her case the
massaging was to be from the ENDS of the limbs IN, and in my
case from the CENTER OUT. Also, I can stand and even walk a
few yards without the brace, but using only one arm properly
made crutch walking impractical for me. At present I use a
wheelchair almost constantly as I need help to get up from a
chair, and someone to hold on to when walking, and getting
around in a chair does give a degree of independence. I know
it's wrong not to use my legs more, but it's easier on
everyone when I'm on my own, and there comes a time when your
peace of mind and being by yourself whenever possible is most
important.
"I'm sorry this turned out so long. It's been a good while
since I thought of myself so much or in such detail. It's
kind of as though that light was going through me again,
though I know that's just a figure of speech in this case.
"Again, thank you, and best wishes always.
"P.S. Would you please send the name and address of the man
I would order the Appliance from? Also, your invitation to
come to Virginia Beach is very much appreciated but must at
present be just a lovely thought..."
1/09/56 Publications order included Extracts on Criticism,
Worry, Healing Through Attitude, Hemorrhoids, etc.
1/10/56 HLC's Letter: "...Mrs. [IMG] has given me your
letter of January 4 and asked me to write you. Enclosed you
will find a membership blank and a note from Gladys; also a
set of extracts which you requested.
"A wet-cell appliance may be secured from Mr. Marsden
Godfrey, 951 Mayo Road, Norfolk 2, Va. I would suggest that
you inquire regarding the cost of the Appliance, as these are
made up only for research purposes on individual request.
"The difficulty which you describe with the appliance was due
to the porous condition of the container which allowed the
acid solution to seep through. If a crock is properly glazed
on the inside, this will not happen. It can be avoided also
by the use of a glass container rather than the porous type
crock. Mr. Godfrey is not furnishing the crocks for the
solution because of the difficulty in shipping, so in
securing one, either get a large glass container or a crock
that is carefully glazed on the inside.
"What you call a 'warming box' is actually a sweat cabinet,
and unless you intend to take sweats, the infra-red light
would relax and warm you for the treatments. Infra-red light
was suggested from time to time for warming and relaxing
purposes. It was generally included under general
physiotherapy suggestions.
"We sincerely hope that you do undertake these treatments
again and that you will keep us informed on your progress.
Do let us know if we can be of further assistance..."
8/20/56 Letter: "...I have been meaning to write you for
quite a while now, but have been so busy with the various
facets of earning a living that the days stream by while I
try to fit in all the things that should be done.
"To identify myself - I'm the one you wrote to in connection
with treatments by the Wet Cell Appliance for a post-polio
condition. You had sent me copies of readings given a friend
of yours [
2778] and told me of the wonderful progress she had
made before she decided to quit. I hope this serves to
explain why I'm writing to you.
"Your letters to me were a shot in the arm, doubly so because
they literally came out of a clear blue sky. About 13 years
- I think - had elapsed since I last took the treatments, so
I had to start from scratch again. I bought an Appliance and
supplies from Mr. Godfrey in Norfolk, and on March 16 of this
year began taking the treatments - this time with thorough
massages daily given by my mother and sister, alternately.
At first I was so sore from the massages, though they were
not given hurtingly - I never had aches and pains before, and
also never was massaged before - that I nearly held my breath
each time. Now that's reversed - they can't massage me hard
enough. My legs tingle pleasantly each time it's done, and I
flip over on my stomach easily and comfortably.
"As to results - I'm getting straighter, I'm told. My spine
seems to be straightening out, whether as a result of the
treatments or the massage or both, I can't say. I believe I
can raise my left arm higher than I did. I have gotten up
out of the wheel-chair (I use it to facilitate getting around
in this big house) from a slightly lower height than usual.
"My reading referred to the condition as Karmic, and said, in
a word, that my character would need vast improvement. Well,
all I can report there is that I'm trying as I have been for
years now, and that hope springs eternal.
"I want to thank you again for all you have done, though I
really don't know the full extent of that yet, do I?..."
8/24/56 IMG Letter: "...We should really call each other by
our first names, don't you think?
"How pleased we are to hear from you that definite progress
is being made by resuming your treatments given in your
physical reading. I would say that you have every reason to
be encouraged and delighted with the changes you describe.
The tingling sensation in your legs is a real clue to
progress, and I am so glad for you.
"Hugh Lynn Cayce's brother, Edgar Evans, is working on an
article for publication which will deal with the Wet Cell
Appliance and the Radio Active Appliance. This material will
include a description of each Appliance together with reports
on the use some have made and the value derived from the
Appliance. With your permission (without the use of your
name, of course) I should like to make your current report
available for this publication. We shall probably use
[
2778], too.
"Time does not permit me to write many letters, but rest
assured that I shall always acknowledge any reports, etc.,
which you would be good enough to give us from time to
time..."
8/28/56 Letter: "...Many thanks for your very nice letter
and words of encouragement. My treatments have come to be
the opening part of every day and more or less routine, so
it's very good to have them spoken of as you did - sort of
pushes me up a little higher, too.
"Of course Edgar Evans Cayce may use whatever part of my
letter he wishes to, and having it anonymous has my
enthusiastic support.
"I must confess I have been racking my brains trying to
figure out whether I over-stated anything that I wrote to you
about any results I have experienced from the treatments thus
far. I know I tried not to create mountain-chains from
minute molehills, but your enthusiasm - wonderful though it
is - makes me wonder whether I succeeded. I tried to be as
honest as possible, that much I'm sure of.
"Again, thank you, and all good wishes always..."
11/15/56 Letter: "...I know I should write more often and
tell you how my treatments with the Wet Cell Appliance are
coming, but since writing is my trade (I should put quotes
around that) and I'm at it a good deal of the time, and since
you are busy and not in need of just talky letters this lapse
really can't be too bad.
"Of course, the treatments are given faithfully (both verb
and adjective) and as to present changes, well - I detect
some on the verge, and as soon as they are naturally apparent
I certainly will let you know.
"Right now I would love to get some explanation of something
odd that happened to the Appliance, and anything you could
tell me will be very much appreciated. The other day the
charging solution was changed, and the copper pole couldn't
be drawn out through the hole.
"We found that a cap of fresh copper had been added to the
bottom of the pole, about 1/8 inch thick, and so the hole was
too small. Had to have that cap filed off by someone before
I could clean it. This in itself wasn't important, but I do
wonder what made that happen? Also, the piece of zinc in the
solution was covered with copper. Did you have a similar
experience when you took care of the girl you told me about?
Does this have any special significance? When I first used
the Appliance many years ago nothing happened to any part of
it, but this time I have had all 3 U-wire connections
replaced because they just disintegrated. (Mr. Godfrey says
it's a good sign, that it indicates the body is absorbing all
that it needs of the gold, silver and atomidine) and now this
experience with the copper pole. If it isn't too much
trouble, I would be so glad to find out the reason for this.
Many thanks for anything you can tell me..."
11/21/56 IMG Letter: "...This morning I talked with Gladys
Davis Turner (this is the Gladys Davis who took the readings
for years) about your question regarding the Appliance.
Neither of us can recall the particular problem which you are
having. Such problems would more likely have been called to
Mr. Godfrey's attention, and I would be inclined to go along
with his comments on this. However, I am taking the liberty
of sending your letter to Edgar Evans Cayce (Hugh Lynn's
brother) and asking him to write you. For the past several
months Edgar Evans has been gathering material for an article
on the Wet Cell and Radio Active Appliances, and he might be
in a better position to understand why this might have
happened. Should you care to write him direct, his address
is Oceana, Virginia.
"My only experience with the Wet Cell Appliance is the case
that I wrote you about, and that was in 1941 - quite a few
years ago, eh? Actually I don't remember anything of this
kind happening, but even then it could have - to some degree.
"I feel certain that you are making progress - and I do
sincerely appreciate your reports..."
11/23/56 EEC Explanation to IMG and GDT: "...There is no
mystery connected with your question. I am sure that it
happens in every Appliance; probably no one has paid much
attention to it before. You can find a complete explanation
in any elementary book on chemistry or electricity. Look
under electromotive series, or electroplating or even
electric cell. Lacking any chemistry or electrical
engineering books or physics books you might try a good
encyclopedia under same headings. This phenomena occurs
everyday in an automobile battery (in which case it is a
reversible process) and in any wet cell battery...
"A similar explanation holds for the disintegration of the
U-shaped loops in the various solutions used with the
appliances. The rate of disintegration is a function of the
solution strength and the rate of current flow (this latter
is in turn dependent upon the resistance of the body to which
it is connected). Now you see why some loops are consumed
faster than others. For example, you would expect a loop of
wire to be consumed much faster in a solution of gold
chloride or silver nitrate than in a solution of spirits of
camphor, due to the relative position of lead (if lead is
used for the wire loop) silver, and gold in the electromotive
series. There would probably be little action in camphor
solution, etc. There is a sound basis for all of this, but
it would take considerable explanation, and since such
explanation is given so explicitly in the references I quoted
that it would seem fruitless to repeat it...
"...As another illustration: there is a simple explanation
for the picture on your TV set shrinking when the voltage is
decreased, but you would find it hard to describe to a person
who was not familiar with basis concepts of electronic tubes.
It is as if someone asked you to explain in a couple of words
or a sentence or two, 'What is karma, and why is there such a
thing'. Can you answer that in two words or sentences? Do
you find it difficult to explain to a person who has no
concept of reincarnation or life after death? In order to
answer such a person's question wouldn't you have to give a
little background? You might even suggest a couple of books
for them to read first before you tried to explain it.
"That was easy; now ask me hard one..."
11/26/56 IMG Note: "...I am sending you Edgar Evans Cayce's
answer - via Gladys and I - to your letter of
11/15/56. This
is far too complicated for me to understand, but hope you
will not feel the same way about it..."
11/29/56 Letter: "...Thank you so much for letting me read
the enclosed letter. I wish I could honestly say that it
made the whole thing crystal-clear to me, but alas, it's
still opaque.
"I do note, however, where Mr. Cayce says a loop of wire in a
chloride of gold solution would disintegrate more quickly
than a camphor solution, etc., and that reminded me that in
my case the wire in the gold solution lasted longest and did
not fall apart as completely as did the ones in the silver
and atomidine. It took about 7 months to go.
"Also, it's funny that he should make that remark about
explaining karma. I don't actually recall that it was ever
explained to me when I turned to Truth, because it was the
natural meaning I knew at once and simply was there.
"Again, thanks..."
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