10/14/26 EC's letter to Mr. Wyrick:
My dear Mr. Wyrick:-
I feel that I should have answered yours of the 2nd long
before this, but often times when it is the TIME to do a
thing we feel incapacitated for the job. I don't know as
I'm much better off this morning, but know I must write you.
I certainly want to thank you for your letter, and please do
not feel that I condemn you, nor must you condemn yourself in
any way for the conditions that occurred to me, for I am sure
the greater part of the responsibility is in my own self,
though I know physically I've never gotten to the point where
I can ride over disappointment without it's having its effect
- but I'm sure that everything is going to work out alright,
and I am sure hoping we will all be bigger and better for
having had to meet the difficulties and more thoroughly able
to meet the responsibilities that are carried with success.
I'm certainly sorry that it wasn't plausible and feasible
for you to get by and see us, for there are many phases
of conditions that have been gradually developing and that
are yet to be worked out in detail, that I want to talk to
you about, and they are such things that it is just almost
impractical to try to put down on paper, yet I often come to
the conclusion that any condition or circumstance that is so
hazy and misty that it can't be put on paper possibly hasn't
sufficient stability to be builded upon. The conditions that
I want to talk to you about, are the same conditions I tried
to write you about, respecting the proposed proposition of
opening the institute. Now, just how this is to be done,
under the present conditions, to be sure IS a bit hazy - that
is, where the finance is coming from, and this part of it I
know you have been hoping to be made possible for me through
your efforts and operations on the well, and that, by the
way, I am sure will eventually work out. I am in hopes
things are going well there, and that soon everything will be
running smooth again. You know that we will want to help if
it is possible for us to do so.
Now, I am sending out some letters, a copy of the general
letter I am enclosing, as also the pamphlet and card. These,
of course, are going to those people that we have done work
for in the past, or are doing work for at the present time.
These are just ready to be sent out, and only a very few have
been put in the mail. As to what the response will be, of
course I don't know. The readings have told us, as I think
you will remember, that this should create a nucleus around
which we might expect to build such an institution. These
have only been out a few days, but I was very much pleased to
get one reply yesterday - a good letter, and will mean a nice
contribution to start the work - not near, of course, the
thousands that we will necessarily need, but it seems to show
what would be the attitude, or what might be expected to be
the attitude of a great many, and as the old saying goes,
"Straws tell which way the wind blows."
Now, Blumenthal was here Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I
am sending you some of the readings, as were gotten at
that time. You will see that he is just as enthusiastic
respecting the work and the future developments of same as he
has ever been. While it is true he is engaged in writing his
conception of same, and possibly a great deal depends upon
the success of this writing - as far as HIS association is
concerned from that viewpoint - however, I am convinced that
he has taken the correct attitude, and will feel that if he
fails to get over just what he is trying to say, he knows
it's his own shortcoming and not any fault in the real
truth, as may be obtained through information gotten in
the readings.
From the purely material side of the proposition, he seems
to think that if we are able to get any sort of response from
the letters which are to be sent out, that he will be able
to raise sufficient money, through his friends and associates
that are interested in the work, to start the proposition
in a small way, with sufficient income in sight for the work
to be taken care of in the way the institution is started,
with the hopes that it will grow as we have all been led
to believe it will. It is truly a case of where we hope to
be able to BETTER serve mankind. Not any ulterior motive,
whatever, in the mind of anyone - just the hope and the
desire to be of better service. I am sure you saw, from the
Doctor's reading that we sent you, that this is the thing in
this man's mind also, and although Mr. Blumenthal is a Jew,
with all the traits and characteristics of the proverbial
Jew, perhaps, yet I feel sure if you were better acquainted
with him, and could know something of the real purpose
the man has in mind and heart, that you could see that
he intends to do the right thing.
Now very soon, as you will see from this letter that we are
to send out, and as you know from what I have written before,
we will want to have a concrete organization. We will want
to acknowledge the receipt of the letters from any who may
respond, and we will want to show that we are going forward
with our proposed proposition. Of course, I want to count
you in on that organization, and I want to ask you now if you
don't think it will be possible for you to get in and see us
between now and the first of January. If possible, during
the holiday season, we want to have a meeting. I WANT YOU
at that meeting.
I realize your physical condition as well as many other
conditions with which you are associated, has a great deal to
do with your feelings from time to time. I hope though that
you won't hesitate to call on us at any time, for you know it
has been, and always will be, my earnest desire to be of help
if it is at all possible, and I'm sure also there is no one
that wants to remain out of the picture any more than I do,
unless I CAN be of real help.
Yes, the circumstances surrounding the boy [HLC] have given
my wife and me considerable worry at times. Of course, he
is nineteen, has had a high school education, a business
course, and possibly should be able to face the world as well
equipped as four-fifths of our population - but like every
father and mother, we have felt our boy was something of an
exception. He has desired a college education. He's willing
to work for it, but like most boys, decided he wanted to work
it through a certain school - Washington & Lee University,
at Lexington, Virginia. We didn't see how it was going to
be possible for him to enter this school under our existing
financial circumstances. However, Blumenthal had promised
him when he graduated from high school that he would give
him his first year's tuition in whatever school he selected,
and when the time came he very graciously sent this to him.
This, as you know, is a very small part of the proposition.
My friend Brown, from Dayton, whom you have met, spent a week
with us the latter part of the summer, so he very graciously
and very kindly made it possible for him to get through this
first year, with what we will be able to help out with from
time to time. So that part of it is all set - but you may be
sure it gave us some worry until we did know. He seems to be
getting along nicely, and while I know you are a very, very
busy man, and have little time for things of this nature,
I sure would appreciate it if you can find the time to drop
him a line. It will encourage him perhaps more than most
anything I know, for you will remember, from the readings,
you were his COUNCILLOR OF COUNCILLORS at a very auspicious
time in the world's affairs. His address is Hugh Lynn
Cayce, Box 145, Lexington, Virginia. As I said before, he is
studying these propositions, and we will possibly see in him
many of the things given in readings PROVEN or DISPROVEN.
So far he's sold on the proposition - thinks he sees a great
deal of it developing just as has been given, finds himself
surrounded with many of his old associates of yore. Surely
he must think this, when those who were so close to him in
the Egyptian period are making it possible for him to get an
education at the present time - but, so much for that! Many
of such things as this I would certainly love to talk to
you about, but most of all the proposition as concerning
the institution, and how it's to be conducted, etc.
I'm sure you will find some things interesting in these
readings we are sending you [[
900] series?], and I certainly
am in hopes that you will let me know what you think about
the letter [Par. R5 below], the card (?), and the pamphlet
[See
4905-55, Par. R3.].
Let us hear from you whenever you have the opportunity. I'm
glad to say we are all fairly well, and certainly hope that
you are feeling good and that things are running along and
getting in better shape every day.
With kindest personal regards and best wishes from all, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
10/15/26 EC's sample letter re the work of ANI:
Dear Mr. Jones:-
Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of the
party!
Within the next few weeks I will have a get to-gether meeting
of those interested in the success of the work I am and have
been doing.
Since coming to the Beach the work has succeeded wonderfully.
More than six hundred readings have been given and much good
accomplished along many lines.
Now the time has come to begin the hospital work proper. We
will begin at once, and you will want to have your part in
this.
Fifty thousand dollars will start a benevolent hospital,
incorporated. This would be conducted along research lines.
Those who have already received aid should be the ones,
and are being asked, to contribute first. From this group
will be chosen the managers and those to act on various
committees, with a scientific man at the head to direct the
work. You know the good that may be accomplished by carrying
out the suggestions as are given in these readings, and you
will want to help make this possible. You know your own
abilities to contribute, and we want to make it possible
to go on and serve others in a better and more scientific
manner. You know how sincere has been my effort to be of
help to others, and I am sure you now desire to help me to
help others.
This is not an experiment. Many years of labor and records
are behind us. Look at what others say. Then, let's get
to-gether - everyone doing their part, and we will have the
greatest humanitarian institution in the world.
Return your card to-day - become a member of this
Association. Every dollar will help. This will be put in
a fund for this purpose only - the Hospital. You will know
how every dollar is spent, who and how many you have aided in
making their suffering lighter, and life's pathway easier.
"As ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to
them."
Do it now!
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce EC:GD
10/15/26 Mr. Wyrick's letter to EC:
My dear Cayce:-
I have not had much news from well lately - reason I have not
written you. Week before last, worked all week reaming hole
larger under obstruction. This had caught bailer and we were
preparing to give it an acid bath, but on running tools back
found obstruction moved out of way again, by reason of the
pull required to free bailer. They reported the hole reamed
32 feet below where obstructions has been coming in and were
to commence running the 4 1/2 casing Tuesday the 12th. Pat
thinks can seat it now and will then have clear way to clean
hole to bottom. Hope to hear today or tomorrow that this is
accomplished, then should be a short time to the finish.
10/21/26 EC's letter to Mr. Wyrick enclosing personal
readings for himself and members of his family:
I wrote you about all of the news or conditions the other
day, so haven't anything new just at present. My mother's
condition seems little changed so far. She has been very ill
for the last few days, but we have Dr. House there and we are
trying to help out in every way we can.
I hope you have had good news from the well before this, and
that things are shaping up. I can't hardly understand how
that so much of the information regarding this well has been
exactly in keeping with the conditions, yet we haven't gotten
production. I know it's there, and I just hope it isn't
going to be many days before its greasing up that country.
Let us hear from you every opportunity. You know we are
always glad to hear.
With kindest personal regards from all,
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
EC:GD
10/21/26 Mr. Wyrick's letter to EC:
[Letterhead:] The Stoddard - Estate of Calvin W. Baker -
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
My dear Mr. Cayce,
Your letter recent date. Glad indeed to hear from you and
that your dream is shaping into a reality. If certified
testimonials will lend faith to the seeker then the booklet
should be of much assistance which I believe it will be. The
card sums okay to fit into your plan - and I certainly hope
brings you much support. Glad to learn you have the boy in
college and I will write him soon.
At the well we have again run the 4 3/4 casing - have it
on the line but some trouble seating it in the hole we have
reamed out in the line - wish you would tell us why the
casing does not enter freely the hole in the lime and seat
as we had planned - could we drill in successfully from your
position the casing is in on the lime.
Would we enter the hole that has been made almost thru the
lime - or will the casing in its present position deflect
the drill so that it will cut a new hole thru the lime.
I have much hopes now Cayce that we will make a success of
this project and soon bring in big production. When we do
you know your boys will be provided for in their educational
desires and your Institute will be realized - Please take
care of your self, do not worry - it's poison to you. We
will yet see the [?] timing - let me hear from you soon as
possible.
Best wishes, M. B. Wyrick
10/27/26 Mr. Wyrick's wire to EC:
24 NA R DH
CHICAGO ILL OCT 27 1926
EDGAR CAYCE
HOPKINSVILLE, KY
WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF YOUR DEAR MOTHER
AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN WHICH ALL OF
YOUR FRIENDS HERE JOIN
M B WYRICK - 1023 A
11/06/26 EC's letter to Mr. Wyrick:
My dear Mr. Wyrick:-
I want to thank you for your wire and for the kindly
thought of all. I had felt that possibly my experience and
understanding of life and its surroundings would prepare me
for such trying times as I have recently, and am at present
passing through. However, it seems to me, nothing can
prepare you for the actual fact of the loss of your Mother.
Though she was the most wonderful mother in the world, and if
she is not in Heaven, there is no such place - yet with it
all there is that something that seems to make it hard to
know just where, or just how to take hold and go on again.
While the circumstances surrounding her last illness, and her
own words, should be comforting and help me to be more
determined than ever, yet though I have been home almost a
week I find that I cannot seem to get a hold, or get that
something as is necessary for me to even answer the many
urgent requests, or to even open my wounded heart to my real
friends. It is certainly true indeed that friends at such an
hour count for very, very, much, and I want to thank you
again and again for your wire to me at that time.
I'm in hopes that I will be able to take hold of things by
the first of the week. It has been such a long time since
yours of the 21st, I am sure that many things have happened
at the well. I believe that it would be better that you
give me some idea of what it is you would like to know, if
anything, at this time, and let me see if I can be of help.
I'll take it up then as soon as I hear from you and its
possible.
I am glad to say that we are all fairly well here. I had the
opportunity to spend a few hours with the boy [HLC] as I came
back this way. He seems to be getting along nicely.
I certainly am in hopes that you are feeling good yourself,
and asking that you let me hear from you right away, and to
be remembered to all my friends there, with kindest personal
regards,
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
11/11/26 Mr. Wyrick's letter to EC:
[Letterhead:] The Keenan Hotel System - Keenan Hotel - Fort
Wayne, Ind.
My dear friend Cayce:
I cannot express to you in words the deep sorrow and sympathy
I feel for you on the loss of your dear mother. I sincerely
hope you may soon become composed and reconciled to the
condition nature's forces impose on us while passing thru
this life. I want very much to go see you before the close
of the year but my duties seem to multiply so I fear I will
not find an opportunity.
About the well which you spoke of a reading on conditions
as at present. We just continue to have troubles and
expense, now closed down for a few days to get and install a
new belt and splice in 2000 feet new line in the drilling
cable. Pat is much concerned about conditions just under the
casing we set. The casing was finally set in a reamed hole
32 feet into the line below the caved spot where the lost
bailer lodged and when we left one joint of casing in our
first attempt to seat it. Now when tools were worked through
the casing they show to be cutting iron on one side,
apparently lime on other. Have made only 30 feet below -
casing seat cuts very slow wears [?] hits badly. Pat thinks
he is driving the bailer or casing joint or both in the old
hole.
Now we would like to know just what the condition is there -
are we operating on it as we should - or what should be done
to expedite the operation and insure success. Pat thinks you
can tell him just what to do. So please let me hear from you
when you feel you can give a reading - with very best wishes
to you and family and Miss Davis,
Your friend, M. B. Wyrick
11/17/26 See
4905-65.
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