This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of May, 1928, in accordance with request made by his wife, Mrs. [...], through Mrs. D. P. Taylor.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
2. Now, we find there are abnormal conditions with the physical forces of this body, and there are many conditions existent that are disturbed, and the condition is gradually growing worse, rather than better; though there are good days and bad days experienced by the body. This the nature of that causing the greater disturbance in the body. We have more than one condition lending to the distresses in the body; more than one factor in the disturbance. These, as we see, have more to do with the condition existent in the intestinal system. First we had an impaction. This caused the prolapsus as existed in the ascending colon, and from which the hemorrhage came. In that condition following same, when there was the inception of those elements or bacilli, or bacteria, as gave off that effect of flu with same, this has become rather that of the violent nature, or the sepsis in the condition continues to lend toward that of continual re-infection, and this forms that known as the malignant form, in that this is beginning of that of a tubercular malignant form, and hence - as seen - liable at any period, when sepsis takes place, to produce that which will bring the entering of the condition that would perforations come from. Bad conditions existent.
3. The conditions, then, to be met are those of sepsis, or the re-infection in these condition is, as well as general debilitation as come from all of these - temperature, the blood condition, the supply of energy, nerve force, and all - in the system.
4. To meet these at present, first we would use small doses of Glyco-Thymoline as an antiseptic for the system. No water taken save carrying that of elm - small pinch to a glass of water, and this taken whenever water is given. Those elements as are in that of small quantity of belladonna, chalk, and those conditions that will produce as food values for the mucus-producing portions of the system, and that will not add to the temperature of the body by producing the infusion of elements that will not be eliminated from the system.
5. The diet, naturally, is the condition to be watched closely. This would consist of junket, arrow root and such elements that will build without adding to the amount of feces to be passed through; yet will cause the continual activity without exercising the mucus producing portions of the system over much.
6. The activity of actinic lights will aid and assist in bringing nearer to coagulation those portions that have been disturbed through the loss of blood and through incisions as have been made to remove pus as has been forming and blood clots as have been seen. The lack of coagulation shows the effect of the malignant conditions as MUST be dealt with. The condition is serious, but would those conditions be added as given, in a systematic way and manner, we see no reason why response should not come to the body for at least greater improvement. Do that at present. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 5/11/28 Friend Mrs. [2457]'s letter: "[4363] is in a rather serious condition. From what I can hear the doctor made an incision and probed - found blood all in the intestines."

REPORTS

1. 5/19/28 EC's letter to [4363]'s wife:
   Dear Mrs. [...],
   We had a letter from Mrs. Taylor, as you know, asking that we undertake to give some information respecting Mr. [4363]. This has already been sent. From the character of the information gotten, I feel rather hesitant in even writing you. I'm in hopes, though, that it is in time to be of some use. I suppose you have known so very little about the work we have done, or have been doing - or has been done through me - that you have thought little or nothing of it. I'm only sorry that we didn't have the opportunity to get to this sooner. I'm sure that Mr. [4363]'s condition is rather serious. We are just hoping that conditions will improve, and that he will yet pull through. Should you desire any further information at any time concerning his condition, please don't hesitate to let us know. I'll be glad to undertake it. While I don't understand how this comes, or just what it is - it HAS been beneficial in so many thousands of cases that we are bound to believe that it might prove beneficial in every one, if understood and could be properly applied. Of course there are many places where physicians are not in accord with what is given. We find a great deal of trouble in getting the cooperation - yet there are many places where a great many physicians WILL follow out the suggestions just as they are given.
   We will be mighty glad to hear from you, and we are certainly hoping and praying for the best.
   With kindest personal regards, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
2. 5/31/28 (Tuesday A.M.) Wife's letter to EC:
   My dear Mr. Cayce:-
   I would have written you sooner than this but have been waiting to have something definite to write concerning Mr. [4363]'s condition. First I shall say that I appreciate you having the reading for him and shall enclose check for same. I hope this will cover it but as you did not send bill I don't know what your charges are. If this is not sufficient though please advise me and I shall be glad to pay whatever you wish. Mr. [4363] is better and I hope is improving each day but I realize that the improvement is very slow and I doubt as you said whether he shall ever be well again but hope and pray, with particular care, that he can stay with us, but we realize that he will have to be very careful. I don't know whether to discuss your reading or not, just think it wonderful that you were able to see his condition as it certainly seems to be. I will say that I gave your reading to the doctors and it must have made some impression for they did make a special x-ray of abdomen but could see nothing that would indicate tubercular trouble but have sent the pictures on for a closer examination, however, the hemorrhage had been checked long before I got in touch with you and we hope that will be the end of that. His tonsils had been taken out just a few days before we wrote you and he must have had a terrible reaction from that. Diet and rest seem to be the main thing now. It seems to doctors have done every thing that any one could think of, for him. They are to make tests of blood again today so I will add a line and say what improvement they find, if any. Getting blood pressure down seems to be the fight.
   I may ask you to do another reading later. This one has been consoling to me for it made me feel that there must be no doubt as to his trouble.
   I think they will let him come home in a few days now, if things continue as now.
   I was sorry to hear, Mr. Cayce, that you have not been well. Hope you are entirely recovered though by this time.
   Remember me to Mrs. Cayce and the boys. Sincerely yours, [...]
   P.S. All I found out from the blood test was that it was good and doctors seem to be pleased with improvement so far. [...]
3. 6/05/28 EC's letter to [4363]'s wife:
   Dear Mrs. [...],
   I was certainly very glad to have yours of the 31st and to know that Mr. [4363] is showing improvement. It has been quite a hard proposition to get many of the medical fraternity to consider seriously the information that has been given through these sources, but we have had so many hundreds of cases where wonderful results have been gotten, that we are forced to believe there is a great deal to be gained if one will only undertake it. Consequently, that's why we are going about to build an institution where the phenomena may be studied in a scientific manner and under the direction of a competent medical staff.
   I assure you that we feel a very warm personal interest in Mr. [4363] - for our friendship and the association, and we will appreciate your letting us hear whenever you have the opportunity, and I assure you I'm only too glad to try to be of help if possible - but I assure you just as sincerely that I do not want to even suggest anything be tried that might be suggested through these sources, unless it is entirely in keeping with yours and Mr. [4363] wishes.
   I'm glad to say that I'm fairly well again.
   We will be glad to have a good word from you and Mr. [4363].
   With kindest personal regards to you both, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
   P.S. We thank you for your contribution to our work.
4. 7/29/28 Mrs. [2457]'s letter: "[4363]'s clothes need darts taken in them."
5. 2/15/29 Wife's letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   I am sorry I did not think to ask you this when you were here but it only came into my mind a few days ago.
   On Dec. 22nd Mr. [4363]'s uncle, Mr. [...], who has since been murdered, had a hand bag taken from his store at Hugo, Ala. This bag contained some valuable papers that we feel like might give some clue concerning the murder, as well as the settling of the estate. The two negroes who did the killing are in jail but claim they were hired by two white men who wanted to get some papers that were in a pouch. The negroes claim neither they or white men could find papers and the conclusion is they were in this stolen bag.
   Uncle said there were valuable papers lost but never told anything about them. There were also about two hundred dollars in cash taken.
   Now, Mr. Cayce, I don't know whether you do this kind of work or not, but [4631] said she thought you did. Suppose I should have written you before going so much into detail. If you think it will be of any benefit, just go ahead and do the reading.
   Mr. [4363] is feeling very well, but is not able to throw off his trouble in which kidneys are involved. I may get you to do another reading before long if he is not improved when he tries treatment of Dr. Yarbrongle of Montgomery. I hope you are much better now and both Mrs. Cayce and boys are well.
   With kindest regards for each of you.
6. 2/20/29 EC's letter to [4363]'s wife: My dear Mrs. [...],
   Replying to yours of the 15th, there have been times when we have undertaken such work as you suggest - but since we have given our whole time to the working out of the things that would be for the best interest for an institution, we haven't taken up anything of the kind. I would certainly like to be of help if it is possible, or reasonable, but our appointments and our requests are so numerous for the purely physical, that it makes it almost impossible for us to even find the time to get in anything of this kind; for with our institution we must feel that this is the most important.
   We were certainly very glad to see you all again, even for just a minute. Sorry I didn't get to see Mr. [4363] and Dr. Pierson. I would have liked very much to have seen them again, but hope we will have the opportunity to get that way again sometime soon. Or you ought to send Mr. [4363] here - let him stay with us a week or so and we will get him well, just as we did the first patient [470] who came down to see us. He didn't wait for us to open the hospital. We hope to be open by the first. We are believing, from what others tell us, that we must have a right pretty place. You all come to see us!
   I'm sorry I can't do anything at this time on this, but I assure you I would like to be of service wherever I possibly can.
   Sincerely, EC:GD
7. 7/29 Mrs. [2457]'s Letter: "...[4363] is still in the hospital in Montgomery..."
8. 7/31 Mrs. [2457]'s Letter: "...[4363] and [...] just returned from a month's vacation to Florida and Cuba..."
9. 3/07/32 Mrs. [2457]'s Letter: "...[4363] went home from Vaughn Memorial Hospital Friday or Saturday. Had flu and it left him with a temperature..."
10. 5/18/32 Mrs. [310]'s Letter: "...Poor Mr. [4363] has been so sick for weeks now, and last night the doctor said that he might not live through the night, and still he might for weeks. Mrs. [...] is doing remarkably well, I suppose, and has been in the hospital with him for about six weeks. You will remember that Mr. [4363]'s health has been so far from good for so long, and since he had a light spell of flu (as diagnosed by a doctor) not so long after Christmas, he has not gained his usual strength, although he did get back to office for a small part of the day. But his heart has gone bad, and doctor holds no hope for any permanent improvement..."
11. 6/10/32 Mrs. [2457]'s Letter: "...I sent you the paper about [4363]'s death. Honestly, the details are heart-rending especially if anyone is emotional. He had convulsions the last week - uremic poisoning..."

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