This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of July, 1928, in accordance with request made by self, Mr. [3743], via Mr. David E. Kahn.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce.

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1. GC: You will before you the body and the enquiring mind of [3743] of the ... Bank & Trust Co., in ..., N.C., and his business associations and relations. You will answer the questions which I shall ask you regarding same.
2. EC: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [3743] and the business relations of the body.
3. Physically we find the body very good. There needs only be that nominal, normal, care taken for the body to enjoy good physical health for many days to come, without some unforeseen relations regarding same arising.
4. As to the business relations, these are extensive - and while these are growing to that proportion that cause at times some unseemly anxiety, the most of this is caused by relations of the body with some who are questioned by others in their financial relations, and are NOT the lot of the body - save by that relation. Hence there needs only be the care or precaution as respecting those connections or relations that the body enters in or associates with; for retain and gain the more general prestige in the financial way and manner as is set before the body. These should not cause any undue anxiety to the body, for the position of self is sufficiently entrenched that, without being harsh, or without treating anyone unseemly, the body need not enter relations with any that would cause to arise in the mind or in the action of others any condition that would cause too much of the worry.
5. (Q) Should the body continue in the banking business and will he make a success if he does?
   (A) This is rather that to be decided in one's OWN mind. These conditions exist, as given, as regarding relations with others and that which causes the undue or unseeming unrest and worry. These conditions, however, confront the body. There needs be no anxiety as regarding the success in banking circles the entity, or body, might entertain. While true, the greater success in the financial way and manner have not come solely from banking interests; yet the banking interests and relations have brought the OPPORTUNITY for the success in the financial way and manner. The body may engage in those of a character of real estate, insurance, or manufacturing, which outlets are at present - or will be - presented to the entity, or body, for consideration, and successes made in these lines that POSSIBLY would not - with the proper handling - bring as much worry, or require as much of the physical time of the body, as would continuation in the banking business; yet there is that satisfaction to self in the making the success in this relation that is hardly ever in another position; yet, with the changes as may be brought about, there will be GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY in and through which the body might take up one or the other of the other relations that would prove, from the FINANCIAL standpoint, as great a success. As to prestige or that innate in self, it would not satisfy (for a time) as well as continuation in banking circles.
6. (Q) What may the body do to get his present banking business on a basis that will not cause him so much worry and anxiety?
   (A) That as has been outlined as respecting relations financially of the body with some who have and are questioned in other banking circles. These relations and conditions are KNOWN to the body - see?
7. (Q) Do the N.Y. and Cincinnati corresponding banks of the body's bank have confidence in the body?
   (A) The New York has ALL confidence. There are some relations with the corresponding bank in the Cincinnati that are not as well as desired by the body, through those relations of individuals that the body knows of the in self's experience that has caused and brought about some unsavory or unsatisfactory relations. Those relations and correspondent in New York may be relied upon to take care, foster, further, and assist in most any channel the body would seek or request.
8. (Q) Should the body's bank buy the business of the ... Bk. & Trust Co. in ...? and if so what is the best way to approach them? What is the ... Bank worth to the body in dollars?
   (A) This, again, is a question to be determined in body's OWN mind. These conditions are existent as respecting the ... Bank & Trust Co. These may be acquired through those of a portion of the Board of that institution that are on the FRIENDLY terms with the body, and these are the conditions favorable to that combination; yet there are other interests that are associated with the ... Bank that would offer this body, [3743], an opportunity to rid self of the banking business, through such combinations, and to advantage, would the body choose to do so. Or, with the combination, the body handling same, and with the combined efforts of those already in sympathy with the combination, this may be made to be a valuable asset in the scope, field, policy (in some respects), and other outside relations, for the Union Bank & Trust Company - Union Central.
9. (Q) Will the body meet with success in his efforts to sell Lake View Park to Detroit people thru Mr. Love?
   (A) These, as we find, will eventually prove successful, and a very valuable asset to the body. While we see some delays yet before the next season for same, we find this may be consummated in a satisfactory manner. Much would depend upon the decision of the body as respecting its association and relation with other interests and the efforts of the body to interest capital in Detroit, or other places, in this special development; for it comes to a development in its final analyses for the region and district, and while the Detroit interests are really interested, there have been other places that are as equal, in some respects, to this location, this circumstance; yet they do not offer ALL the facilities or the conditions as agreeable or amenable to the desires of the development contemplated by those interested, or being interested through Mr. Love.
10. (Q) Will the body's responsibilities be lighter in the future?
    (A) Dependent upon the decision of the body, entirely!
11. That is all the questions.
12. Much may be given as respecting the efforts of this body and its business relations. These may be presented in various attitudes, or from various spheres of activity. These are given as conditions that exist in the present time and surroundings.
13. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 7/02/28 Mr. [3743] submitted the questions for this reading.
2. 7/06/28 EC's letter to MHB indicated he had made a visit with DEK to ..., N.C. and had met Mr. [3743] personally.

REPORTS

1. 7/11/28 EC's ltr. to [3743]:
   Mr. [3743] ... Bk. & Trust Co ..., N.C.
   Dear Mr. [3743]:-
   The information was gotten at the time appointed and mailed to you. I'm in hopes you have it in hand before this. Of course it is hard for me to comment on anything I know nothing about. I'm hoping, though, that you will find in this information that which will be worth while, and I feel very sure - from the experience of others - if you will take advantage of same in the proper application of that given - you will find the desired results.
   Should there be any questions you would desire to ask me concerning same, I shall be very glad to try and give you whatever information I can about it.
   Asking to be remembered very kindly to Mrs. [...] - I certainly appreciate the kindness and courtesy shown me while there - and with kindest personal regards to you both, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
   EC:GD.
   [Dictated but not read]
2. GD's note: Mr. [3743] and his wife referred their friend Dr. [4693] for a Physical Rdg.
3. 7/14/28 [3743]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, c/o Association National Investigators, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 11th instant, also copy of the reading given me on the ninth instant, which I found very interesting and which I believe will prove very helpful.
   In your letter you mention that should there be any question that I desired to ask you concerning the reading that you would be glad to give me whatever information you could. I do not understand just how you intend giving the information, but there are several questions I would like to ask, and if it is necessary to have another reading I will be very glad indeed to do so. You mention in the very first part of the reading that the 'Body' has financial relations with some who are questioned by others in their financial relations, but are not the lot of the 'Body' save by that relation.
   In answering question two, the latter part of same you again refer to the same relationship and mention as follows - "these relations and conditions are known of the 'Body' - see?"
   Now there are three different relations and possibly four, one of which I surmise you have reference to. I am unable to decide which one in particular - this I would like very much to know.
   With reference to question five I understand that the meaning of same is that it is up to Mr. Love and the 'Body' to locate in Detroit the parties who desire to become interested in Lake View Park. In other words they are there and are seeking something similar to Lake View Park, but they must be found, as I understand it.
   I wish to especially mention that your answers to question four are wonderful, particularly the latter part.
   Mrs. [...] is well and talks of you very often. We enjoyed your visit very much and I do not know of any one who is more eager about the reading than she.
   Awaiting your reply, with kindest regards, I am [3743]
4. 7/17/28 See 3743-2.

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