4/11/25 Form letter to all on mailing list:
ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS
322 GRAFTON AVENUE
DAYTON, OHIO
New York City New York
Dayton Ohio
Mrs. [
4861]
..., Alabama
Dear Friend:
We take great pleasure in announcing the formation of
an organization known as the "Association of National
Investigators" for the purpose of investigating the psychic
work of Edgar Cayce, and to engage in research work in
order to properly classify and comprehend the vast field of
information the psychic manifestations of Mr. Cayce opens to
us.
Since you are already familiar with some phase of this
phenomena it is unnecessary to go into detail in regard to
the wide scope of this work, or the great benefit thousands
have derived from the physical, mental and spiritual aid that
emanates from this source. It is the intent of the Board of
Governors of this Organization to investigate, classify and
verify as near as possible each and every physical reading
given by Mr. Cayce, in order that definite statistics may be
secured regarding the results derived from readings of this
kind. We also intend to follow up and study readings given
of a spiritual and mental character including the Life
Readings and other manifestations of a like nature.
We have already begun our collection of data on information
derived from the phenomena, which data we hope to co-relate
and translate into readable form for the benefit of all
who are interested, and submit this literature through the
source of pamphlets, magazines and books. In this manner, we
hope to give to those who desire, a better knowledge of the
phenomena as well as a better understanding of that which
the phenomena represents - the spiritual life dwelling
within each and every human being.
Should you, who are familiar with some phase of this work,
care to affiliate yourself with our organization, kindly fill
out the enclosed card and return same to Mr. Edgar Cayce,
322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. A membership in our
organization gives you the privilege of investigating our
records in order that you may attain for yourself a greater
knowledge of this wonderful work. It also gives you
the privilege of joining with us in tendering to many
individuals, who like you have faith in the psychic force,
the help either spiritual, mental or physical that they may
need and desire.
It is our intent and purpose to establish an Association
Hospital to carry on in a more scientific manner the physical
work of this phenomena, and also to establish organizations
in the various towns and cities of the United States
subsidiary to the main Association, the headquarters of which
is and shall continue to be, in New York City. You may well
appreciate the scope of our ambition which is so great as to
require the cooperation of all who are already familiar with
and friendly to the work.
If you are interested enough to enclose not only the card
signed and filled out, but also a donation to our cause, your
cash contribution will be more than appreciated. Funds are
in great need to further our plans, and to carry them to a
successful realization.
The procedure, organization and undertakings, (the latter
purely research in character), are being conducted by the
Association according to the laws and methods agreed upon and
voted for by the present Board of Governors in New York City
and headed by Mr. Edgar Cayce of Dayton, Ohio. Additional
members will be admitted to this governing committee from
time to time by vote of the present Board. We shall be
glad to receive suggestions, advice and counsel from any who
become members of the Association, both as to the procedure
of the research work itself and as to the formation of a
branch organization in your own community.
In affiliating with the Association it is understood, of
course, that you obligate yourself in no way or manner,
except as you desire. We shall expect you to lend your aid
and service as far as your means and opportunity permits.
We hope you will join with us in our effort to carry on the
greatest service known to Man - that of aiding our fellow
man by furnishing the opportunity of lightening the burdens,
cares and problems of life. We anticipate your becoming an
investigator of psychic phenomena, by affiliating with our
organization, for you are an old friend and sympathizer
of our work and we therefore turn to you for support and
encouragement.
Very sincerely yours,
ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS
[signed] Gladys Davis Secretary
5/16/25 Mrs. [
4861]'s letter: "I am in receipt of your
letter about Mr. Cayce - of whom I cannot say anything in
his favor. I went to him twice and was not benefited the
LEAST - bit - and he charged twenty-five dollars, ($25.00),
for the reading, as he called it. I also had two big drug
bills. You see why I cannot recommend him, but rather
denounce the work he is trying to carry on. I do not think
he should be allowed to continue such a business."
5/19/25 Gladys Davis' letter to Mrs. [
4861]: "I am in
receipt of yours of the 16th, for which I thank you very
much. I would like to say, the Association has set itself
to gather data concerning the phenomena as is seemingly
manifested through Mr. Cayce, and it has hundreds of reports
from people in all walks of life, scattered throughout the
United States, or wherever Mr. Cayce has been, and from many
who have never seen him, or whom he has never seen, save
perhaps in whatever state it is that he places himself
when he gives these readings. I am frank to say that yours
is among the few who have nothing to say in his favor.
Therefore, we consider it one of the most interesting
communications we have had from anyone for whom Mr. Cayce
has given a reading. Perhaps it is the exception that
established the rule. We would like to ask the question,
wherein do you consider the phenomena at fault? In the
individual, or the phenomena itself? Do you feel that you
gave the phenomena a fair and honest test? For what would
you denounce the work? Why should same be suppressed?
The Association is attempting a serious investigation of
this phenomena, and is composed of some of the leading
psychologists, business men, authors, ministers and
physicians, and will appreciate your cooperation in
answers to the questions as asked."
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