Edgar Cayce Readings, 5741-10

Time and Place: 3:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Florida.

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GC: You will have before you the well being drilled on Section 19, Township 54, Range 35, Dade County, Florida, and the contractor Neil Scroggins. You will tell us what has been done with the monies received by Scroggins under his drilling contract. You will answer any other questions I will ask you regarding this.
EC: Yes, we have the operation here, and Neil Scroggins contractor. These we have had before.
As has been given, monies as paid has been used in paying those whom the Scroggins indebted to for tools, and portions have been used in other channels, and a portion used in those of acreage in other portions of district; for it would be found that, with associates, the Scroggins owns other leases, see? living, operations, and other considerations. Detailed operations would give many various conditions. These as the general.
(Q) How much money has Neil Scroggins actually spent on drilling the well?
(A) About twenty-eight thousand dollars ($28,000).
(Q) This includes monies spent in preparation in actual drilling and in hurricane repairs on the rig?
(A) All on hurricane repairs has not been paid yet, and this includes monies as have been used in same, see?
(Q) We especially want to know what he spent in the way of repairs on his rig after the hurricane.
(A) About twenty-one hundred dollars ($2,100).
(Q) Did he incur any indebtedness for such repairs which have not been paid?
(A) As given, there will be found - These all need to be checked, see? and these MAY BE checked by the reports as have been given. Follow these closely. There will be many things that will be uncovered in these conditions.
(Q) Has he deposited any of the money received under his contract?
(A) More has been spent outside, rather than being saved or contracted for, see? That is, he hasn't SAVED much money out of it, see?
(Q) Has he deposited any outside of the city of Miami? If so, in what city and in what bank?
(A) In Del Soto (?) as we get here. Now this is Neil Scroggins' business. These are open to be found. Find these from here, see? He isn't straight - we have given that much. Those dealing with same should find it.
(Q) Who is A. C. Yarmer, and what is his business?
(A) Business - A. C. Yarmer - as scout for the companies that are operating in the western coast here and further up the coast.
(Q) What is the name of the company he is employed by?
(A) Indian.
(Q) What is the full name of this company?
(A) Indian, or Independent Oil Company.
(Q) Has he had any conversation with Neil Scroggins regarding oil production in this well?
(A) There has been much conversation with associates, and with the individual, as regarding production in this well and the findings in the various formations; for THIS is, as has been give, that of which Scroggins is the more guilty, in not keeping faith with those for whom the contract is made, see?
(Q) Has he had anything to do with any of the funds that are supposed to have been used in drilling this well?
(A) Only that as is to be given and divided by these individuals for information, and for that that may be acquired later in operations in this and other fields, see?
(Q) Has Scroggins received any monies for any information regarding the well from any source?
(A) Not monies. Rather promises, and monies indirectly, to be used for other things, see?
(Q) Give Yarmer's present Post Office address.
(A) Tampa, Florida - hotel -
(Q) What hotel is Yarmer stopping at in Tampa?
(A) Tampa Hotel - Tampa -
(Q) Give present address of A. F. Duval, and with whom is he connected?
(A) Gherrett [Jerrett?] - The present address - Duval - the springs - springs - White Sulphur - White Springs -
(Q) What state?
(A) White Springs in Florida!
(Q) What is the full name of the company he is connected with?
(A) Don't get that here. We get this here - There's a combination here with these - Gherett is as the scout, too, which is with Potter - Potter - Potter - Gherett - Smith - Smith - Duval - Don't get those straight there!
(Q) What steps should the directors take to set these aright?
(A) The check and re-checking of the affairs of the company, and by the accounting from Scroggins of money spent, with the items showing to whom, and where. Then re-check from their source, as seen, see? for, as we find, where there are favors granted through various ones - that bills as are seen by repairs, and also by materials in the first operations - these are exorbitant! and when gone to the sources, some will show a great deal of difference in the real, and that as will be placed first in hand. Then follow these rather close. Not with clanking of cymbals when it's being done! but rather as using good judgement. Knowing you are dealing with one of this nature - being forewarned - be forearmed. And as soon as possible get rid of this operator! if we would get oil in this hole - for it may be produced there, see?
(Q) Should this matter be taken up at the meeting this afternoon? of the directors?
(A) Ordering that such check be made, be taken up - but don't move too fast, see? Can easily stumble over conditions that, if followed out easily, would prove more effectual - in saving monies, and in making the monies for stockholders.
(Q) Should this check be made by expert accountant?
(A) By expert accountant.
(Q) Has Neil Scroggins made an agreement with anybody to keep it a secret if he discovers oil in this hole?
(A) Has made agreement with several, as is seen, that when the conditions show oil will be found, that it would be reported to others before it would to Miami Oil & Gas.
(Q) Has he made such a report to others?
(A) To those as given he has given a more detailed report of the findings, than to those the contract is made to.
(Q) How may this report be obtained?
(A) This was verbal. Just try and obtain it!
(Q) Has he made a report that he found indications of oil?
(A) The operations of how there are those in the other fields that are seeking acreage - OBTAINING acreage - should be sufficient evidence that such has been reported - for we do not find that - with the adverse conditions as stand apparent from the operations - this has decreased any the enthusiasm of those who are, little by little, obtaining more and more acreage for the prospective operations. See?
(Q) Who are the ones obtaining these leases?
(A) They grade all along from the various larger oil concerns, and it would be hard to ferret out as to just which one. Find as to how the leases have been recorded, or the landowners have promised, and this may be found by a good scout, see?
We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

See 5741-9 on 3/01/27.

REPORTS

On 3/02/27 a reading was also given on Bimini Island - See [996] series.
5/06/27 [943]'s letter:
Mr. [287] is here with us now and we are going rather strong into the oil business. That is selling leases on oil and gas property near the present well on section 19 in Dade County. The drilling is in a hard sand rock and blue hard rock on bottom which is a mighty good indication that something might be found under this rock. The contractor is in Shreveport, La., having tests made on the core taken from the well at depth of 2686 feet. Will advise you the progress made from time to time.
With kindest personal regards to you and family, [943]
5/11/27 Mr. [943]'s letter to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
If you can possibly give a reading within the next few days locating where to drill a well - giving section, township and range on the following:
Sections 19, 30, 31, 6, 7, 9, and 4 in Range 34 S. and Township 55 E.; also Sections 18, 19, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 in Range 345, Township 55 E.; also Sections 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 in Range 34 S., Township 56 E.; also E 1/2 of sections 24, 25, and 36 in Range 33 S., Township 54 E.; also East one-half of Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, and 36 in Range 33 S., Township 55 E.; also Section 1 the East one-half in Range 33 S., Township 56 E.
Will appreciate your advice, support and help in determining just what to do and if advisable to go into the proposition. The above acreage can be obtained and it is near the 32,000 acres belonging to Mr. [2671] on which you made a location sometime ago. If it is possible to get this well started we will be governed by the information given at all times. I believe that we will find the oil when instructions are strictly followed as given the Forces. The above acreage is situated South, South West and West of the present well and is in the location where your former readings say that it should be the center of the oil pool. I cannot see any harm done, Mr. Cayce, by giving the information necessary to obtain the money to build and maintain an organization that would do more for humanity than has been done since the birth of Christ and I assure you that if we are successful in obtaining this oil in this well, that is, the one we are planning on drilling, that the profits derived therefrom will be subject to the disposition as outlined by the Forces giving the information, don't you think that that is a fair proposition. And I feel the same way as far as my interest in any of the treasures are concerned when located. The only thing that we mortals can do in the way of money is to provide sufficient income for our families and those depending on us and then the balance whatever that might be to go the building and molding of human ideals and principles. It is my ambition to build a niche in the hearts of men that will live long after this civilization has gone and I feel that your ambitions and your realizations of that dream is far more near perfect than it is my privilege to ever hope for other than following out our plans as outlined heretofore. Am anxious and willing to do what is necessary to do that thing that will start us. It is my sincere desire to cooperate with you in such manner as the forces may suggest.
Will advise of the progress of the well as soon as drilling is started again.
With kindest personal regards,
Sincerely, [943]
5/12/27 Mr. [2671] wrote that he had financed every search for buried treasure (See [1274] and [1279] series, etc.) up until the time Mr. [943] had gone into business for himself.
6/03/27 See 5741-11, next reading on oil lands in Dade Co., Florida.