This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of David E. Kahn, 290 Riverside Drive, New York City, this 3rd day of October, 1928.

Present: Edgar Cayce; David E. Kahn, Conductor; B. B. Sidelman, Steno.

TEXT

1. DEK: Now you will have before you the body of [4657] and his surroundings and associates at the ... Ohio. When you have located this body, you will go over same carefully, examine it thoroughly and tell me the abnormal conditions you find at the present time, giving the cause of the existing conditions and the treatment and cure and relief of this body. You will answer the questions about his mental and material associations.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now as respecting the physical conditions we find there are those conditions existent that cause some uneasiness to the mental forces of body and affect the physical in a way and manner as to cause distresses at times. This has to do rather with the manner in which eliminations are active in the system and resultant conditions from disturbances produced by same. These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [4657] we are speaking of.
3. First, in the blood supply. This is in some respects very good although abnormal in respecting the pressure. The elements or constituents of various portions or divisions of the blood as would be seen necessarily from a condition where the eliminations in their active forces are affected by conditions existent in physical force. These have to do especially with conditions as are produced regarding heart's action. Though we do not find any organic disturbances or other than disturbances with the heart's activities, the pressure as is caused IN circulation produced rather from this in application or katabolism of the body. Then with the assimilations carried as is seen by the functioning of the liver, natural results are disturbances in these portions of the body. In the nerve system, this naturally has the resultant effect of producing an easily over-taxed condition in the nerve forces of body; easily irritated at times and easily wearied at times. Yet others there are seen when the very vitality is burned up with energy of the body, by the consistent force of condition is greater disturbance with the circulation.
4. In special centers we find those of the fourth dorsal ganglia of the third and fourth lumbar ganglia show especial disturbance. These in return with the effects as produced in a disturbed circulation and hindered elimination show the effects sympathetically through the activity of kidneys and bladder. In the functioning of organs themselves, brain forces very good. One of exceptional mental and executive abilities, discriminating exceedingly especially as to impelling forces and a leader naturally. The activity of the sensory organisms are disturbed sympathetically though not in an organic manner as to be over-active though as is seen in the auditory and the second and third nerve centers, these show effect in the organs thus governed. Bronchials, throat, lungs, only sympathetic disturbances. Heart's action disturbed through the manner and way and given. The digestive system operating chiefly through that as has been applied for assistance toward digestive forces in the body.
5. As to the disturbances in organs, the liver, the pancreas, these show the greater effect of a disturbance, not that the body ill to the degree that it is not able to function, but rather on the edge of often being wearied and worn out with the wear and tear after activities produced on a disturbed physical organism.
6. Organs of digestion as related to the hypatic [hepatic] circulation show sympathetic disturbances as to the other portions of the body. To meet the physical needs of the conditions, we would not continue with some of those specifics as have been used for the relaxing or for the hypnosis influence produced upon nerve centers and their reflexes. Rather would we go to the seat of the trouble, making such corrections in the cerebro-spinal system where nerve ends are under pressure from conditions long-existent. Releasing such pressure, the impulses in the heart's action through the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus. Through the effect as is produced from pressure in the 9th dorsal region to the activity of pancreas proper, this in conjunction with properties that taken in system will create the correct vibration and with the added diet or the better assimilation, we would bring about more nearer the normal forces for the body under the present existent forces. Take these then:
7. First, have the corrections made osteopathically in the cerebro-spinal system. Necessary that at least fifteen minutes be made or fifteen such treatments and at least fifteen such general treatments, the adjustments being made at every second or third treatment. These as medicinal properties take, first, that of:

   Sarsaparilla Root..................2 ounce,
Yellow Dock Root...................2 ounce,

   Burdock Root.......................2 ounce,
Calisaya Bark......................2 ounce,
Peruvian Bark......................1 ounce.

   Reduce this by simmering when added to one gallon of rain water, to one quart. Strain while warm and add three drams balsam of toulou [tolu]. Cut in two ounces grain alcohol, adding to this three minimums tincture capsici. Then add to the solution. Shake the solution together before the dosage is taken. The dose to be taken, two spoonsful four times each day, taken before meals.
8. Do not eat meats and eat more of vegetable forces that grow ABOVE rather than below the ground. Those that carry more of iodine, iron and such. These will bring about when the whole properties are taken and the adjustments and the treatments are taken, the near normal forces for this body, [4657].
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) How often should the treatments be taken?
    (A) Every other day and after other treatment, adjustments made.
11. (Q) Are there any abrasions on the body?
    (A) As seen from the character of the condition, these are disturbances as produced by non-normal eliminations in the system.
12. (Q) Can the body continue his work and take these treatments at the same time?
    (A) He can continue his work and take treatments at the same time. This for the mental abilities and forces of the body would really be the better way, under the present organs of existent conditions. Well when the body has finished such treatments and the prescriptions as given, that a rest of five or ten days be had. Continue the work while treatments are being given. This as may be set does not sound consistent with that ordinarily given. Natural for the mental forces, - these conditions must be considered in the individual existent conditions.
13. (Q) How can [4657] improve his standing with the new owners of the business?
    (A) By the personal application of that in self, that shows the abilities as have been pointed out as an executive and as a discriminator between that which is and that which adds to the efficiency of the business and associates.
14. (Q) What will be the effect on this body of the new executive who is now being placed in charge of the manufacturing division of the business?
    (A) These should work very well together.
15. (Q) What new merchandise can this plant build so that [4657] can make a better showing for manufacturing profits?
    (A) Many of those that are being or have been considered by [4657] which include many smaller outside things and some larger also.
16. (Q) Is there any merchandise now being sold by Graybar Co. or General Electric that we could accept contracts for [4657] to build?
    (A) After conditions and adjustments have been made in and about the factory with the new changes, many as in the various household conditions as are put out or used by these: boards, washers, liners and such.
17. (Q) Can David E. Kahn, as associate of [4657] in the New York office, assist Mr. [4657] in getting this new business?
    (A) Certainly.
18. (Q) When would be the time as to months when this new business should be sought?
    (A) After the third of December.
19. (Q) What will happen before Dec. 3rd on general business conditions?
    (A) General business conditions after they are adjusting themselves in the latter portion of the year will find greater impetus than even as has been through the last twelve months. General conditions; some specific conditions not so well, that as pertaining especially to those that have to do with the utilities while those that have to do with specifics in many other lines but very much bettered.
20. (Q) Will the ... Co. be successful under [4657]'s management?
    (A) It should be very successful under [4657]'s management; efficient and only needs that confidence in self as is desired in others.
21. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 9/26/28 [4567]'s ltr. to DEK:
   EXECUTIVE OFFICE
   Mr. David E. Kahn, New York
   Dear Mr. Kahn:
   I greatly appreciate your letter of the 21st inst. and the interest you and Mr. Bradley have displayed in my matter.
   The treatments I have had during the past several weeks have helped me. I have just returned from a sojourn of two weeks at a Sanitarium, which period was preceded by a week at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Benefits therefrom, I am told, will be experienced to a greater degree after another week or ten days.
   However, I am willing to obtain further diagnosis; and while methods akin to those of Mr. Cayce have not appealed to me heretofore, I might, in view of what you say, have him make a report for me. It is not clear to me as to how this is undertaken. You enclosed a gray-covered pamphlet but no application nor other printed matter.
   Do I understand that I am to write the Assn. of Nat. Investigators, merely giving them my name and address, stating I wish a year's membership and enclosing twenty dollars; ask for a diagnosis and treatment - without stating the nature of the ailment - and informing them just where I will be at a given hour at a date a few days off; and I will receive Mr. Cayce's report? Will they have to set the time to avoid interference with other appointments?
   Will you write or wire me in reply?
   Thanking you again and with sincere regards I am yours, [4657]
2. 10/02/28 [4657]'s ltr. to DEK:
   EXECUTIVE OFFICE
   Mr. David E. Kahn, c/o Federal Furniture Factories, 206 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y.
   Dear Mr. Kahn:
   I had intended to give you the attached check for $20.00 for the membership which we discussed but forgot it at the time. Not having heard from you, I am not certain as to the engagement made with Mr. Cayce and whether a report is now enroute to me. No doubt I will hear from you or him within the next few days.
   Again thanking you for the time you gave to the subject and with kindest personal regards, I am
   Sincerely yours, [4657]
   [Dear Judge:-
   Please write [4657] he is a close friend - also - tell him to write you results - & if any other information wanted you'll give it.
   Dave]

REPORTS

1. 10/08/28 EC's ltr. to [4657]:
   Mr. [4657] ..., Ohio
   My dear Mr. [4657]
   Yours of September 26th, also of October 2nd, addressed to our mutual friend Mr. Kahn, was handed to me by Mr. Kahn, with your check for membership to the Association.
   You no doubt already have the information which was gotten. I am in hopes that it was transcribed in such a way that you will be able to comprehend what was intended to be given. I say this with all due respect to the ability to the young lady who did take the notes; but the Work is of such a nature that it really requires an extraordinarily good stenographer, and one well trained in the line to get the full meaning. That's why we have always insisted that the individual be present whenever it is possible. This was very thoroughly demonstrated on my recent visit to New York. Several months ago a man [4473] asked for such information, and it was transcribed by an expert, but he failed to get just the meaning. During my recent visit I met him and another reading was taken. While it said practically the same thing as the first reading, hearing it he understood it and felt sure he would get results from the application of that suggested. I note from your letter to Mr. Kahn that you have had considerable trouble, or have had considerable treatment for your trouble and possibly at as good places as there are in the country. So I'm very anxious - not that we consider we are the better, but we do believe - from the experience we have had - if you will follow closely the suggestions made for improvement you will get results. If you don't, the readings will certainly tell you WHY you don't! and I would ask that you give this a fair opportunity.
   I'm sending you under separate cover some data concerning the work of the Association - a little sketch that will possibly explain to you why I have felt the readings could be made valuable; also testimonials from individuals in all walks of life, covering - as you will see - a number of years. These, of course, are only a small number of the letters we have received, and they are given merely that an individual - not knowing anything about the manner in which the information is gotten - may see that is has been a CONSISTENT thing, and the RESULTS have been consistent throughout a period of years. Consequently, there has arisen in the minds of several of my friends the feasibility and plausibility of the institution, where this might be studied more systematically and scientifically. Mr. Kahn suggested that I ask you if it wouldn't be possible for you to make a visit to Virginia Beach, or send someone, to see what might be the needs for our institution, that you could possibly make us a price on furnishing or equipping it throughout. I don't know whether you do such things or not. At least, though, let me hear from you. If you don't understand just what is given, let me know and of course you will want to check up on this sometime in the near future.
   With kindest personal regards, and hoping to be of service, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
   P.S. Please fill out the enclosed application blank and return for our files.
2. 10/22/28 EC's ltr. to [4657]:
   My dear Mr. [4657]:-
   From my conversation with Mr. Kahn, I feel that you are really interested in the work we are undertaking, and I just want to add a personal invitation to the official notification, for you to be here on the 11th. Please make arrangements to do this if it is at all possible.
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
3. 11/08/28 Mr. [4657] requested a Physical Rdg., for his little nephew, [128], saying: "...We are much impressed with your reading relative to my illness. I have been following the directions to the letter and am regaining the old energy. Some parts of the reading are not clear to me and there are questions. I will write you them in a couple of days.
   "Thanking you for your attentions and trusting to have the pleasure of meeting you at some early date, I am..."
4. 11/25/28 Brother-in-law's letter requesting son [128]'s reading: "...I heard of you through my brother-in-law [4657] whom you helped..."

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