This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of July, 1933, in accordance with request made by Mr. [370], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
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Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 10:50 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ala. (Body & enquiring mind, in regard to land in Clay Co., Tenn., owned by Secretary of State Cordell Hull and under lease by Frank P. Turner, about 3 miles of Celina; also in regard to lands in Cumberland Co., Ky., owned by Went Coop and others and offered to Frank P. Turner for development, lying between the old Kettle Creek pool and the Sulphur pool. A more detailed description of these lands I hold in my hand. [See 370-2, Par. B2.] You will answer the questions which he has submitted concerning these lands, as I ask them.)
1. EC: Yes, we have these impressions and those conditions that surround the holdings or lands owned by Cordell Hull, Clay County, Tennessee; and those in adjoining county, Kentucky.
2. In considering these lands for the developments, some of these we have had before. It is well that there be considered the lay OF the land respecting oil and gas possibilities, as in reference to the other developed fields.
3. As we find, this land - as under lease - lies within (though on the eastern edge of) the slope or ridge in which production of commercial value may be found.
4. As will be seen in developments, the very nature or position of these lands is good, yet will prove to be rather of the spotted nature; that is, some locations will be much more productive in the beginning than others. The pressure, the overlapping structure and nature is of such a character as to produce this.
5. The depths in which production of a value (unless sought for in the northern portion, in Cumberland County, Kentucky; that is, of the holdings) for the deeper stratum will be between the five sixty and six seventy-five (560 and 675) area, varying according to the specific location.
6. In the Clay County properties, those along the eastern edge of the river or creek that flows north will be the
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better properties. This is the higher land from the Celina as a center or direction, see?
7. In the Cumberland properties, this area where the well is begun should prove to be a most satisfactory location. The period and condition in which the hole has been left, to be sure, is AGAINST making this a paying proposition, but the location is excellent.
8. If there is the ability to clear the present hole in such a manner as to carry ON correctly in same, WELL.
9. If there is the necessity of too much cleaning, then we would move over a bit and find much better progress to be made in making a new hole.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) If present well is cleaned, please give depth this will have to be drilled to reach production. (A) More than a hundred feet - hundred and seventy-five feet (100 - 175) - below the depth it WAS drilled.
12. (Q) Is this well worth completing? (A) Depends upon how much troubles will be encountered in cleansing or preparing it for carrying on the operations. Not left in such a good state, see?
13. (Q) Describe the territory at which other locations may be made on the Kentucky side. (A) Follow the ridge on which this is already located, going - of course - towards the South and West.
14. (Q) Please give best location on the Tennessee land. (A) As outlined, in the higher ground on the edge of the creek that goes North in this particular property of Hull's, see?
15. (Q) What quantity of oil might be expected? (A) Be a paying proposition, as indicated; some will be much more productive than others. Some will reach as much as three to five hundred (300 to 500). Others will reach to a thousand (1,000). Others will be very much smaller, after the first few days. This means barrels, to be sure.
16. (Q) Please give depth at which production may be reached? (A) As given, five fifty-six - six seventy-five (556-675) is the right area, see? These will vary.
17. We are through for the present. Copy to Mr. [370] " " File