12/01/44 GD's form letter:
Dear Capt. [
4248]:
In regard to your desire to affiliate yourself with the
Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., please
acquaint yourself with the following information.
We cannot offer you an appointment for an individual
reading, since Mr. Cayce's calendar is booked through 1945.
Appointments for 1946 will not be accepted for several
months, and this will be determined by Mr. Cayce's
physical well-being.
Through our Publications Program which is now being revised
by Thomas Sugrue, we plan to offer material drawn from the
many records in our files, which give physical, vocational,
mental and spiritual guidance. This information was secured
through two major types of readings: (1) Physical readings,
which describe the physical condition and give suggestions
for corrective measures: and (2) Life readings which give
vocational, mental and spiritual guidance.
In order to become more familiar with the Association
program, we would suggest that you read the following
publications: (1) The booklet, "Life and Work of Edgar
Cayce," which outlines the purposes of the Association,
membership requirements and other information pertinent to
aiding us in giving you the information you desire through
our publications. (This booklet is being reprinted. We
should be able to fill your order within the next three
months.) (2) The booklets called "Physical Readings" and
"Life Readings" were compiled for the purpose of helping the
individual prepare for and understand the application of the
information given. (3) A broad picture of this work is given
in Thomas Sugrue's book, THERE IS A RIVER.
You may keep in touch with us through our Monthly Bulletin,
which carries news of the Association activities, or through
our Weekly Letter, which consists solely of extracts from the
readings. You may receive either of these for six dollars a
year or both for twelve dollars a year. Other booklets and
prices are listed on the enclosed Publications leaflet.
Financial aid through gifts, whether small or large,
constitutes a fund which makes it possible for us to carry on
the research work, so that we may develop our publications in
order to help all who come seeking guidance.
Appreciating your interest and hoping that we may again hear
from you in regard to some phase of our Publications Program,
I am
Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis, Secretary, ASS'N FOR
RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC.
P.S. [
4248], due to Mr. Cayce's illness, he has not been
able to give any readings for three months. The enclosed
forms will explain.
H. L. is in the Army, overseas. Tommy House is in
Hopkinsville, Ky. He married Doris Anderson of Va. Beach -
they have two lovely children. H. L. is also married and has
a two-year old son. Did you know Thomas Sugrue? He is now
in Clearwater Beach, Fla.
5/31/59 [
4248]'s letter to HLC: "Things have been well
with me. Married late and have fine, lovely children
and an active, busy practice doing mostly ear work [M.D.,
specializing in ear, nose and throat]." [He requested and
was sent a copy of his reading.]
5/19/61 Dr. [
4248] wrote to HLC: "I have enjoyed so much
hearing of your work and reading the bulletins from the
A.R.E. Enclosed is my check for
1960-61 dues."
1/10/72 Rosi Hood's letter to [
4248]:
Dear [
4248]
When you were my age, you or someone close to you, contacted
Edgar Cayce for help. In order for me to continue Cayce's
work, I need your help. I am a student at Roanoke College,
working for my degree in Psychology. The research* I am
attempting, if done well, will earn me three hours credit;
but more importantly it will produce a much needed follow up
that will further prove the validity of Edgar Cayce's power.
I have been an avid follower of Cayce's for five years
and have attended several conferences in Virginia Beach.
Having always wished to work for the A.R.E., I now have the
opportunity to do something constructive for it and myself.
But it is impossible without your cooperation.
I have enclosed a questionnaire; part one is a general
questionnaire which everyone answers; part two pertains only
to you. If you will, read them carefully and be as brief and
objective in your answers as possible. In order for me to
finish the entire project on time, I ask that you send this
back immediately. Enclosed is a self-addressed, stamped
envelope, and as you can see, it is addressed to Gladys Davis
Turner. She mailed this letter to you. She is the only
person who has your name. I receive only the reading number
and your answers to the questions. You can be sure that your
anonymity will forever be protected.
Again, I ask you please to mail this form back immediately as
my project is due on the 28th of January.
May I express my deepest thanks beforehand and say God Bless
you.
Sincerely, [signed] Rosi Hood
* This research is being directed by Dr. Charles Thomas
Cayce, Director of A.R.E. Youth Activities. Questions
concerning the project may be forwarded to him.
(5/73 P.S. by GDT: Rosi Hood has completed her research,
received her credit, but we are continuing to try to
contact the rest of the young people who obtained readings.)
1/29/72 Response to GENERAL QUESTIONNAIRE (Sent
1/24/72):
PART ONE
1. What jobs have you held since your reading? (In
chronological order) Physician.
2. Have you ever spoken with Edgar Cayce? How well, if so,
did you know him? [(Yes) underlined] One week.
3. Do you feel that Edgar Cayce's source of information
depicted you accurately? Fair.
4. At the time of the reading, did you have confidence in his
counseling? [(Yes) underlined]
5. Do you feel that the reading helped you? How?
Not particularly.
6. As you look back, do you see patterns that were shown in
the readings that you didn't see before? Please explain.
No - he told me things I already knew. His advice was common
sense.
7. Do you think that your life could have been made better by
following the advice more closely?
Yes. The advice was good but applicable to anyone.
8. If Edgar Cayce were alive would you refer people to him
for help? [(Undecided) underlined]
9. Did any of his predictions manifest themselves? (Granted
that you followed his advice.)
He made few definite predictions.
Note: Remember that you remain anonymous. If there is any
additional information which you would like to add to help
me, it would be appreciated.
Much of my reading was diffuse double talk that any acute
observer could have reproduced. There was almost nothing
definite in it. However, I saw many phenomenon [phenomena]
in his work that was [were] definitely psychic. Read some of
his volumes. They were to me often disappointing, and I wish
I could have known him better. Good luck on your project.
PART TWO
1. In your youth were you known to be erratic in your
behavior? [Uncertain underlined] No more.
2. Did your ability to make money show itself?
[Yes underlined] But moderately.
3. "The psychological, the analytical, or that activity of
the brain" forces are ever in the forefront of the entity's
activities. [Agree underlined]
4. I dislike to be alone too long.
[True underlined] Who doesn't?
5. Cayce said that you give all self to concentration.
Don't know.
6. Did you have any inclination towards being a doctor before
the reading?
[Yes underlined] He knew this, I believe, at the time.
3/27/77 GD's note: Tonight Mr. [...] of N.J. called me to
talk about A.R.E. prior to becoming a member. He said that
his friend Dr. [
4248] had told him much about Edgar Cayce and
High Lynn and "the work."


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