11/05/43 Mr. [
3369]'s letter to GD [dictated to his wife]:
Dear Miss Davis:
At the kind suggestion of Mrs. Bro, to Mrs. [...], I am
sending you a somewhat detailed description of my condition
rather than send it to Mr. Cayce, as it is my understanding
that he is not interested in such history before the time of
his reading. This explains why I am writing this letter to
you presenting a brief picture of the history of my
condition, rather than sending it to Mr. Cayce.
The first appearance of any manifestation, which finally has
resulted in my present condition, appeared approximately ten
years ago. The doctors and specialists consulted then passed
the trouble off as probably a passing phase of no great
importance. Somewhat later the trouble became intermittent
with periods of what appeared as total improvement, later to
return always in the form of hemorrhagic discharge from the
bladder. Still later, because of its increasing frequency, a
change of specialists was determined on, and so three years
ago after resorting to the usual tests and experiments, it
was determined that the cause of the difficulty was a flowing
wound opening near the neck of the bladder and that there was
no remedy therefor except a major abdominal operation. This
was finally done and I was assured, successfully done.
The operating surgeon reported that the urethra exhibited
symptoms of internal growth and after due time must be the
subject of another operation. No time was specified but it
was tacitly understood that as soon as I was ready that this
operation should be undertaken. Finally I had this done,
spending a week in the hospital and then released "under
observation".
Two difficulties attend this condition during this period -
these were the frequency of urination and the involuntary
control thereof. The result has been that I have been wholly
subjected to the demands of the bladder for its release and
never safe to be where it could not have instant attention.
This has made business and its attendant meetings impossible.
At the present time there is evidence of hemorrhagic control
but the surgeon gives no assurance that I may anticipate the
normal subconscious mind control of urinary discharges.
Should his supposition be negative, then I will be
handicapped in such a manner as to prevent active physical
occupation or active attendance to office duties.
A third condition which the surgeon rather minimizes in
importance pertains to the enlargement of the right testicle
as well as the contents of the scrotum and the development
therein of fever and intense pain something like the
sensitiveness of a boil. The Surgeon promises that this will
be reduced through the use of ice packs and certain other
mechanical appliances.
All in all, the number of instances of surgical attention,
including exploratory and cystoscopic investigation number
five, the last of which was had the latter part - middle
rather - of October, '43. Whether additional surgical
attention must be had has not yet been announced. Should you
deem it necessary to have more detailed report on anyone of
these operations or exploratory surveys, then I should be
pleased to secure same for you.
To-day's condition, as I see it, is ambiguous, as I do not
clearly see the return of the normal bodily control of the
bladder discharge and, as stated above, the surgeon has not
given me definite assurances thereof.
Seeing the picture as I do, it is important that I have a
clear understanding as to what may be anticipated in the
future in order that I may govern my life and work
accordingly.
My age is 72 and prior to the inception of this ailment, I
have enjoyed almost perfect health. What I am seeking now is
practical direction and advice as to how to adjust my life
and what is to be my future occupation? Should you be able
to direct questions giving practical advice as to work that I
could profitably enter into under existing conditions, I
would most greatly appreciate it.
In this connection, should you find that my life cycle has
nearly reached its course, then I should appreciate a
statement thereof, supplemented with such practical advice
and direction as you may be able to give. Any suggestion
given along this line will not seriously depress me as I have
always been engaged in esoteric philosophy research, thinking
and study.
Thanking you deeply for any services you may be able to
render, I am [
3369]
REPORTS
11/17/52 GD's comment: According to 10/52 notation re Mr.
[
3669]'s wife's demise 5 years ago, I presume that Mr. [
3669]
died before that time - although no record of his death was
received for A.R.E. files.
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