147 Ex Libris Houdini THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 1800 Class Book THE BEQUEST OF HARRY HOUDINI 1927 [* [backwards] 49*] [*49*] [*54*] [*[upward arrow] 66*] [*76*] 3428 The MM [*114*] tales [*124*] p 66 [*126*] [*135*] The Crystal Vol IV 2nd Jan 1853 to 28th June 1853 A Record of Visions and Conferences with the In-dwellers of the SPIRIT WORLD LC Croydon Fred Hockley Bequest of Harry Houdini April 1927 1 [Sun symbol] die 2 Jan 1853. Japan Crystal 1/4 to 11 PM Heres a man about 5 feet 10. Thin, black hair, & whiskers he has white trousers blue coat white hat & colored waistcoat gilt buttons. He's gone. Now he has come back with a strange looking woman light hair, her sleeves tucked up, greenish eyes about 22 or 3 her hair a reddish brown I could not get any answer to my questions, they only appeared to smile at each other (at 11 they left., Now there are many things come, an elderly lady in a beautiful room & long corridors on each side They are very close together, at the end there is a beautiful fire place. The chairs are all different shapes, dark cushions, the lady is sitting down She has curls & a cap on theres a statue between each window & the room is hung with red paper Marchioness of Camden 2. & every chair is a different shape theres 3 chairs and ottomans & torches the red curtains are looped up with cords and tassels the ceiling is all painted with figures of people and a beautiful chandelier in the middle - Now the ladys got up & come towards me its the MC. x She has left all at once and theres another lady there with pimples all over her face, she has a beautiful satin dress on black turban with gold & white all mixed and pearl drops at the side Please to tell me your name 3118 The Duchess of Kent its all gone. Now theres the Gentleman's come back again, he is very like you, only he has black hair, he has a walking cane in his hand. What's your name 3119 Mr Westley he's gone Now theres a footman come in a blue coat, dark blue velvet breeches, his hair brushed up well John, What is your name 3120 Why Sir You seem to know it what is your Surname 3121 Balton is it John Balton 3122 Yes hes gone Selina took the Crystal & upon it becoming cloudy handed it to Emma - who said heres W H. How are you this evening 3 3123 Quite well thank you Heres the footman come 3124 Mr Anderson's Compliments & he wishes to know if you have been to Mr. Slaters yet. Master wished to come this Evening but he is disappointed perhaps his brother will do Here's a Counceller come with a wig and gown on Such an ugly looking man. Many little whiskers he is a thin man with a peaked chin What is your name 3125 Mr Anderson How is Miss Georgina this Evening 3126 She was quite well when I saw her last here is Miss Georgina come in How do you do Miss Georgina 3127 Quite well thank you Miss G pray who is the Gentleman with the wig and gown on 3128 Mr Anderson the Counseller Is he any relation to you 3129 I think he is a relation of my brothers Why did John Balton tell me such falsehood as to say he was Mr Anderson's brother 3130 did he Send him that I may ask him 3131 he and my brother went out yesterday morning. Pa's been married twice this was one of the first children but for family reasons we are not agreeable. 4 What is this Gentlemans Christian name 3132 Edward I think, I have only seen him three times before. Has your brother been suffering under Delirium Tremens lately 3133 yes When was he taken ill 3134 Soon after the Duke of Badens funeral Now she's gone. 11.40 P.M. Here's the Emperor Louis Napoleon and the young Lady his Seer I hope your JM. is well & also Miss Martin They laughed when you called her Miss Martin & laughed at each other. Is that young lady your Seer. 3135 Yes She is dressed in white and has black hair LN is dressed in black coat white trousers & blue waistcoat Have you had any interesting Visions in your crystal lately. 3136 Yes interesting to me Have you seen the Lady you are going to marry in it 3137 No I have not, I don't like marriage Shall I call her into the crystal 3138 if you please I called her 3 times / no Vision / 3139 Then I'll not trouble you tonight Thank you. have you heard any Spirit rappings in Paris yet 3140 No, I have not These are responses, while letters on a blackground 5. Do you believe Swedenborgs assertions that there are in the spirit world, spirits who are exactly the Counterpart of ourselves & who go thro the same acts as we on this earth. 3141 I have reason to believe not How then do we appear to each other in the Crystal 3142 That is a mystery which I cannot solve May I ask why the young Lady Smiled when I sd. Miss Martin 3143 You only much take her fancy Perhaps the Lady means "tickle her fancy— 3144 No she does not Do you think you will be able to keep France Quiet without going to War hes gone. 12 of 11 PM. [Mars symbol] die 4 Jan 1853. E.S. Crystal 1/4 to 8 PM. Invoked the C.A. He is here as usual in white with wings Will you please to answer the remainder of the Questions 3145 Some of them How many may I be allowed to ask. 3146 Fifteen 29. Are there some of the planets which are [only] inhabited only by good Spirits 3147 No they are all inhabited by good & evil Spirits 6 32. Is the moon (which attends this earth) inhabited by good spirits or evil spirits 3148 By both 34 Are all the spirits on Jupiter good spirits 3149 [by] both good & bad 35 Is the planet Mercury inhabited by good Spirits or evil spirits 3150 by Evil Spirits 36. Has any person more than one Spirit that is besides his Guardian Spirit 3151 Some have an Evil Spirit 37 Is there any meaning in dreams which do not seem to have any 3152 Yes 38 Is there any use in such dreams 3153 They are sent for a wise purpose, but Mortals do not understand them 39 Are dreams sent by any Spirit 3154 No Is the spirit Low who is the Spirit of my Japan Crystal & I believe also Emmas GS. a good or evil spirit 3155 A Good Spirit Are you the same Spirit who appears on E. S's Crystal as the Crowned Angel. 3156 Sometimes I appear there did you tell him on Sunday evening that Low was not a good spirit 3157 It was not me that appeared & said that, if he was an Evil Spirit and was exorcised 3 times he wd depart 7 In the exorcism I am to dismiss evil spirits all powerful for that purpose 3158 It is so when used 3 times As we are only searchers for truth's sake will you please to tell me the cause of our having such discordant answers to the same questions 3159 No I cannot. he's gone 8 P.M. Invoked Low. 8'8 PM. He is here. - Ex. 3 times - In blue robes, very fair light hair & something bright & sparkling in his hair 3160 I came to say that I am not an evil spirit I did not think you were but ES. has this ev.g sent me a letter saying so, Can you tell me how it is ES & I have such different answers. 3161 I cannot, have you always exorcised your crystal 3 times I have very rarely [So] done so but I will in future 3162 All Evil Spirits will then depart Can you tell me how to discern good & truthful spirits from others that are not so 3163 All those spirits who stay after being exorcised 3 times are good and truthful Are those spirits who appear in my Crystal as the C.A Low, Hunder, Abcer, the same as appears in ES's crystal under those names 3164 Sometimes they are the same but if they do not appear they send others [*81*] 8 Would those whom they send tell their own names when asked 3165 Perhaps so Can we see in the Green crystal (H Leas/Lero 3166 Yes Is he a good and truthful Spirit 3167 Yes but in some things he may be [?] 1/4 past 8. he's gone. Invoked Lero "I cannot enter while other things are there" Will you please to tell me what is there 3168 Something very bright is there Abcer be pleased to allow us to see in the crystal what it is which prevents Lero appearing. There is something very large. It's your Magic Mirror. It is quite black, I can see in it, its getting thick Be pleased to inform me why that has appeared 3169 You will see in that the first vision that You will See in Yours. The Magic Mirror is veiled theres a white cloud Appearing between the Glass & the Mirror all the black has now gone, now its opened its a room No its not a room, there's a wall and beyond that a beautiful View there's a little summer house & white marble figures & people walking about & beautiful flowers—it is So plain and beautiful altho so small there's lots of things which I can't make out, it is so small, theres large gates and a crown on each pike at the top of the 9 gate a golden crown now its all gone & theres the plain mirror _ its all gone 8 30 PM In OB 830 Invoked Tescho Here he is in bright Armor he has come up. I seem him as before to just below the shoulders What is your name 3170 Tescho Ex.d - hes gone 3171 Invoked again He is here, What is your name 3172 Tescho What assurance will you give one that you are Tescho 3173 I have appeared in your crystal before Are you ES's Guardian Spirit 3174 Yes Will you affirm that while I exorcise thee 3175 I am not a good spirit hes gone Called ES. here he is. Exactly his face but his person is like white Muslin, his face is deathlike white he looks so mournful, his form looks as tho you could see thro it. Why have you appeared in this form ex. 3 times What is ES doing at this present moment in the body 3176 he shakes his head 10 Cannot you answer our questions so that we can read them 3177 he shakes his head I wish to see ES in his proper form will you depart and request him to appear - he's gone 3178 Called ES. here he is again exactly as before Why have you come in again in this form if you cannot answer my questions 3179 he shakes his head - he looks so very mournful, now he's gone. 1/4 to 9 Called ES and Miss S. his Seer ES. Crystal here is someone outside the crystal, it's a woman I think it's Sally. be pleased to enter the crystal 3180 I cannot while the stars are there. Abcer be pleased to show Emma what those Stars are which are said to be in the Crystal Now I see the wedding again & the Stars are there - the bride says pointing to the Cloud 3181 What do you think of that I do not know what to think of it Abcer be pleased to tell me what is the meaning of that dark cloud 3182 her fate is shown in the Stars had she better be married or remain single 3183 Marriage will prevent some of it, it Cannot prevent all. What evil is shown by the Cloud & by your words This was said without my having asked any question 11 Now theres a finger pointing up to the sky & to the things there — last of all is a coffin quite plain there seems like numbers under each thing, theres one under the coffin. 3184 Theres "54" under one black thing theres 2 horses to it Abcer please to inform me if there is any means of preventing this Evil. 3185 You can see her G.S. and enquire of him if theres any means of preventing it Will you please to tell me his name 3186 I will enquire 8 to 9 Heirshal. Invoked Heirshal Here is a little man in deep black like a clergymans gown. Straight black hair & beautiful black eyes 3187 I will watch over & protect her as much as lies in my power Is there any way of preventing the evil which is thus prefigured 3188 You might hasten her wedding Will she receive any injury from RR. 3189 I do not wish to alarm you by things which you cannot prevent Now he's gone Invoked Lero 20' pt 9 He is here dark, white dress with black band What is your name 3190 Lero 12 Are you my Guardian Spirit 3191 Yes What are your duties as my GS. 3192 To prevent all those small evils which you take no notice of Will you appear in my crystal when I call you 3193 I will appear but you will not be able to see me Will Mrs Charlotte Lea be able to see you 3194 Not plainly Which of my friends will be able to see you 3195 None would be able to see me plainly enough to see the answers. If I made a magic mirror will she be able to see 3196 No Can any of my friends or relations 3197 No What means can I adopt to obtain that faculty 3198 It is not attainable, its a gift Hes gone 26 past 9. 9.30 Invoked Hunder in OB 3199 He cannot appear tonight Invoked Hoto He is here outside the OB, he has very dark hair & dark eyes - now he has come in Hoto are you the spirit of my crystal 3200 Yes Will you appear when I call you 3201 If I am not otherways engaged 13 Can you direct me how to attain the faculty of Seing Spirits 3202 You have been told by your GS that it is not attainable If when I am in great mental anxiety & strongly fix my mind upon my GS will he assist me 3203 Yes How shall I know that he is assisting or guiding me 3204 It is impossible for you to know that but you will have a strong feeling to do that which is best. Lero will be the cause of it. Will the experiment upon metals which I am now trying be successful 3205 No Is there any Truth in the Transmutation of metals 3206 No there is not Many have been deceived by it Is it possible to cause metals to grow 3207 No it is not Is all the writings of the Antient Alchymists then falsehoods 3208 Most of them Are any of them True 3209 They are not true but they did not mean them as falsehoods they were deceived themselves hes gone 20 to 10 14 10h.30 PM. Called Joseph Balsamo Here is is, he has on a black velvet dress fastened round the waist-- while lace ruffles, Black silk breeches, white silk stockings, black shoes and Silver Buckles --- Oh what beautiful Eyes he has. Do you believe in the possibility of transmuting base metals into gold. 3210 I am positive that it is not possible Do you know what is called the palinganesia of plants. 3211 It can be done but not without endangering the Soul What are the best purposes to which we can turn this curious Phenomena of Seeing in the Crystal & Vessels of Water 3212 I do not know Do you remember the Curious M[anu]S[cript] called The Tables of Robalo, which you formerly possessed Miss Fays Copy of which is now in my possession 3213 I had supernatural power by which Means I obtained it I do not wish to disclose Did you endanger your soul by so possessing it 3214 Yes I did Is our present practice of Inspecting the Crystal dangerous to the Soul 3215 No it is not. Is the copy(ies) I possess a good + perfect one 3216 Yes, they are Can we adapt those Tables to our present purposes 13. 3217 I have already told you that you could not adapt it without endanging the soul Can so simple a thing as figures endanger the soul 3218 In many many things which you do not understand Can I by attention & study learn to adapt them 3219 If you wish to do that you can Will you inform me how 3220 No I will not he's gone 20' to 11 9' to 11 PM Invoked Orion Here he is in black his legs are like shining leather and a black dress fastened round the middle black hair brushed up + black moustachios a beautiful small white hand- no beard. Please to tell me your name 3221 Orion I am going to make my magic mirror will you give me instructions how to prevent evil spirits appearing therein 3222 You should ask some higher spirit I do not know What spirit should we enquire of 3223 Michael the Arch Angel Will you please to tell me when he will appear 3224 Next Tuesday a looking glass will do a common looking glass 16 Is size of any object 3225 About a foot wide and a foot & a half long. --You would have more beautiful Visions Will any glass do 3226 One that you brush your hair by. you can buy a new one. I am always afraid of my Seer being alarmed 3227 Call the Crowned Angel first, then if you had the power of seeing you would always be seeing & never see yourself Can you tell me how it is that E.S. & me receive Such discordant answers to the same questions 3228 Are you quite sure they are the same spirits Is Tescho a good spirit 3229 No he is not. 3230 If that was said to Tescho he would say no reliance can be placed on Orion How can I prove to E.S. that Tescho is not a good spirit 3231 If that is Teschos answer it would prove that he is an evil spirit hes gone 5' past 11. Lows Crystal [Venus symbol] die 7 Jan. 10 35 PM To see Mr. Anderson Here he is in black trousers dark waistcoat black mixed with dark blue Blue Handf. Mr. A are you in a serious mood as I wish to ask you 17 a question 3232 Well what is it ES is beginning to lose his interest in the Crystal He says if you were to give him your real name and address, it would prove the truth of these Visions 3233 Oh thats very fine I do not wish to know personally, perhaps from his rank & station you might not object to tell him in confidence 3234 I should not object on my own acct but on think of my Family & chiefly my Father You occasionally invoke Spirits into your Crystal do you not 3235 Yes sometimes Do you ask them questions as to the Spirit world and a future state. 3236 Yes certainly do you ever find any discrepancies or obvious difference 3237 No none at all. have you ever had the opportunity of obtaining answers to questions - and obtained answers to the same questions in another persons Crystal 3238 No I have not. besides I have been informed by them that a spirit cannot appear in two crystals, I meant the same spirit in separate crystals but at different times has the spirit Monrio appeared in your Crystal Yes has he appeared in yours Yes. 18 What Spirits do you call into Your Crystal 3239 Canio and the Archangel Michael Have you ever called Low or Hunder 3240 No Have you ever called Tescho 3241 I have seen the one in Armor but I don't think he is a very good Spirit - Is E. S. ill I hope not why 3242 because last Tuesday at 10' past 8 he appeared in my crystal as a Spirit So he did in mine 3243 he looked so bad I was afraid he was ill, altho I am not personally acquaintd with him I should be very sorry to hear any thing was the matter with him Have you seen Louis Napoleon lately Yes on Sunday night 3244 He appeared the other night in mine and said a gentleman had very kindly enquired who he was going to marry - he praised you up very much, but that's nothing he's very hypocritical I should like to see him in the Crystal to night when I am here Its past 11 and he may be going to bed 3245 going to bed at 11 why what time do you get up at Seven 3246 Why you would persuade me that you work for your living 19 Yes + precious hard too 3247 O you wont gammon me to that. You dont look like it do you ever dream Mr Hockley No very rarely 3248 O I do I dreamt a very curious dream last night What was it pray tell us 3249 O you are in such a hurry to go to bed good night hes gone off laughing 17' past 11 PM Called Louis Napoleon Here he is in a red coat blue trousers red stripe cocked hat + feathers white waistcoat & band blue with Jewels on it across the waistcoat - he looks so cross A happy new year to you 3250 LN There is no happiness for me Mr A. Then you ought to be, I would be if you behaved properly LN If I behaved properly I should not be on the Throne of France Mr A. I could make myself happy on a Million a Year, besides 25 parks-- Could you Mr Hockley Who do you think of having a war with first 3251 LL I do not intend having a war with any one Mr. A I suppose you have heard that you will not reign more than a year & a half longer, thro the Crystal I mean x This was said to Selina + alluded to the candle Mr. Leigh had taken up stairs + left burning for her 20 do you enquire in your Crystal as to the Spirit World and a future State Mr. A. I think you have need to do so 3252 LN I came here to be treated according to My Rank & not to be insulted-- Yes I have Have you ever found any differences or obvious discrepancies in their answers Mr. A. I suppose they all tell you one thing don't they 3253 LN What is that Mr. A That you are not one of the best of men You are rather hard upon our friend I dont wonder at his kicking you out of the Crystal. Mr. A You dont know what he said about you the other night 3254 Miss (x) the Candle's getting very low. Were you very much frightened at the storm the other night I dont mean the weather, I mean L.N. he gave it me finely; good night. hes gone Japan Crystal [Sun symbol] die 9h Jan 1853 12' to 8 PM To see E.S. 3255 He will appear at 1/2 past ten Low be pleased to inform us if it is convenient for us to see the C.A. this evening 3256 No it is not. xN After this Emma could not get a vision but Selina having taken up Lows Crystal - after half an hours indistinct vision saw all at once very plainly a gentleman in black with a stick in his hand, drab Trousers & a little dog & at last Emma saw Mr Anderson and they had a long chat with each other, but not being present I do not know what passed. The members all have long beards 21 To See Dr John Dee 3257 You cannot have a vision till ES has appeared (xn) 18' to 11 PM To See ES He is here just in the peculiar form he appeared last time Why have you again appeared in this form 3258 No answer Cannot you answer our questions this evening 3259 he shakes his head & hes left 15' to 11 Why did ES appear in that form 3260 because he is a spirit 11' to 11 PM Invoked Low. Here he is but not inside he's about 12 or 14 inches from the crystal Why do you not appear in the crystal 3261 I cannot enter while other things are there Is ES ill or well 3262 I do not know As you are the spirit of this crystal will you permit Emma to see what is now in the crystal he's gone Now I see Heres a Rock or room made out of a Rock There are 12 or 13 old men some very old dressed all sorts of ways some in gowns + some with very large trousers tied round the bottom of their legs, one has a black cloak thrown 22 over him and a beautiful gold Star on it, and a Gold collar of beads, they are very old men. He is facing me at the head of the Table, he appears the Chief and the others are at the side, he is talking away so please to inform me of your Name. Theres a lot of reading, I cannot read it, they are all sort of shapes, they are not our letters, its in lines-- zigzag figures, I can't make it out. Be pleased to inform us in English what the reading is Now theres a lot more come. theres 3 lines come & 70 or 80 letters. The one at the Top is speaking to me and the letters keep on changing - now there's some English come. I cannot make out the English - it is 3263 They are the xxxxxxxxx Jerusalem Are you the Society that meet under the great Mosque. 3264 Yes The Crystal keeps perfectly filled with the other writing 3265 "The President of the Association is speaking I mentally asked "The Question" 3266 Yes Theres more English come I cant make it out - theres 4 torches down each side, the English reads gone entirely - he is speaking now, now he's sat down, its all gone. Now be pleased to inform me what the reading meant 3267 It was the speech of the President of the Secret Association at Jerusalam at the Opening of the New Year. 20 Again asked "the question" 3268 Not that one 5' past 11 12' past 11 PM. Called Dr. Jno Dee Here is one with a white face & grey beard What is your name 3269 John Dee Did I show you the right book & page 3270 Yes he is looking at those books again Is the brass table you formerly used necessary when invoking by the crystal 3271 No it was not. Can you tell me the cause of the discrepancies in the answers ES & I receive by the crystal 3272 I do not know. Where are you now dwelling 3273 In Hades. Is Edward Kelly with you 3274 No Will the Spirits that appeared to you in your crystals appear in ours 3275 I do not know - he's gone 15' past 11 PM. Be pleased to inform me why the vision of the Secret association appeared to us 3276 You wished to see it some time ago Thanks I did 24 [Mars symbol] die 11 Jan. 1853 25' past 7 PM. ES. Crystal Invoked the C. A. 3277 he will appear in ten minutes 25' to 8. He is here as usual with wings Will you please to ans.r ES's further questions this Evening 3278 Yes. ten. If I obtain a looking glass against next Tuesday will you [app] please to appear in it first to prevent my Seer being alarmed by Evil Spirits 3279 Yes I will 41 Are mysterious noises Sometimes made by Spirits 3280 Yes 42 Would Spirits make communications by rappings when they could do so by other means 3281 No they would not 43 Would Spirits make communications by obliging a person to think what they wish 3282 Sometimes they would 44 Would Spirits make communications by obliging a person to say what they wish 3283 No they would not 45 Could Spirits of themselves have the power to move tables or other articles of furniture 3284 Yes 46 Can the Spirits of those who have died make comm.s to other friends or relations in this world on matters relating to them 3285 They have done it Michael appeared about 21 inches from the Crystal & my hand appeared to go thro it as I waved it Emma here drew the figure & Michael left only staying 5 minutes the answers were very slow in coming the reading printed letters on a white ground Michael appeared very fair & with a most beautiful complexion very young & very long & curly hair about apparently 18 or 19 -- his dress fastened by a plain band 25 47 Do human Souls While they remain in the Atmosphere Remember or forget what happened to them on Earth 3286 No answer 48 What is the use of their remaining in the Atmosphere. 3287 To Purify them for a higher state 49 do the Spirits of the Sun always remain So 3288 Yes 50 do they ever eat or drink 3289 They have the Nourishment of Food without eating it The CA's gone. 10' 5' to 8. Invoked the AA Michael He is here just as the Crowned Angel, Something, like gold upon his head, he's almost as large as My doll upstairs -- I never Saw any thing so large Will you please to tell me your name 3290 The Arch Angel Michael Are you the Angel of my planet Yes 3291 Yes Of What 3292 [Drawing of two vertical squiggly lines, spaced about an inch apart. A small circle sits between them, centered both horizontally and vertically.] Will you please to tell me the name that my Seer may be read it hes gone 5' Hunder appeared without the mask over his eye & so luminous that Emma was obliged to place the Crystal on the other Table & as much as possible in the dark & he appeared very much pleasanter than ever she saw him. 26 Invoked Hunder Ex 3 times He is here in blue, his eyes open, he has black eyes rather smooth short hair brushed up, he appears very luminous, as tho the light is inside of him. Will you please to answer me some questions 3293 Yes How can I tell when spirits give true answers or not 3294 You should exorcise them three times Have you ever appeared in ES's crystal 3295 Yes I have Do you as my G.S. know my actions & thoughts 3296 you actions not your thoughts When I am anxious to know which course to pursue will you give me information which I should take 3297 You will feel that you are guided for the best. Will you appear in a mirror I am about to get, on Tuesday next. 3298 Yes Do you know Emanuel Swedenborg who formerly lived on this earth. 3299 Yes I do When I call him into this crystal to obtain answers, are those answers given by him or by the spirit of the crystal. 3300 By the spirit of the crystal How then can I tell whether they are the same as E Swedenborg would have given me 3301 They are only given as he wishes them Are you the spirit of my small crystal with the Egyptian Hand 27 3302 Yes How long have you been so 3303 Fifty years Are you my Guardian Spirit in consequence of my having been possessed of that crystal 3304 Yes Would you have been my GS if I had never had that crystal 3305 No I should not Is Tescho the GS of ES + a good + truthful spirit 3306 I think the difference in the answers arise from his being the spirit of that crystal Is he a good spirit 3307 No answer Is he a good + truthful spirit 3308 No answer If I gave my small crystal away would you cease to be my GS 3309 Yes I should + I become the GS of the person you gave it to Have those persons who do not use or possess a crystal a G Spt 3310 Yes Who would have been my GS if that crystal had not been given to me 3311 I do not know On what subject do you like to give me Inform.t + advice 3312 On any subject that you wish to know except Magic 28 But I have all my life been addicted to that [subject] study above all others and upon that subject I should have preferred asking questions -- but will not do so against your wish 3313 I mean - not magic that perils the Soul So Low the GS of my Seer Emma thro my using the crystal which came from Japan. 3314 Yes Can you tell me the relation that Constantine Edwards who formerly lived on this Earth holds towards her. 3315 I know Have you any objection to inform me 3316 He was her GS before Low but now--" hes gone 27' past 8. ES Crystal 1/4 to 9 PM Invoked Low He is here in blue dress but with something on his head like a white hat [drawing] & his hair appears very bushy at the side & he is (while I ex.d) becoming more luminous Are you the GS of ELL 3317 Yes Are you the spirit of the crystal which came from Japan 3318 Yes How long have you been the spirit of that crystal 3319 Seven years Can you tell me the name of the spirit who 29 was attached to it before you 3320 No I cannot How long have you been the GS of ELL 3321 Six months Who was her GS before you were appointed 3322 Constantine Why did you become her GS 3323 In consequence of a Gentleman saying he thought Constantine was an evil spirit Is that sufficient to change a persons GS 3324 Yes when it was so strongly doubted as that was. To what gentleman do you allude 3325 No answer Why have you that headdress on for the 1st time 3326 No answer hes gone 6' to 9 PM Japan Crystal To see ES 1/4 to 11 PM "He cannot appear tonight" 3327 To see Mr Anderson instantly / hes here When did you inspect your crystal last 3328 This afternoon at 4. (hes winked at Selina) Did you ever use a common looking glass to have visions in 3329 No did you After some banter with Selina I asked him if he could tell us any thing curious in the occult way Mr A said - she's a shocking temper. 30 He said 3330 Have you visited Jerusalem, I have visited the place where the Secret Society's meetings are held under the Temple You have to go down a great many subterranean passages to get to it. Since [a name?] work has been published Its so commonly known I wonder their meetings have not been suppressed. 3331 Why they do no harm No but the Illuminati & Masonic Societies are so cordially hated(?) by the clergy in all climes 3332 True We had a Vision of one of their meetings on Sunday but the president spoke a language we could not understand 3333 he spoke in Hebrew I suppose I do not know Emma could not copy the letters 3334 Have you heard from Lord Stanhope yet No 3335 Its very strange have you called Sally but I suppose you have. No will you call her 3336 I will stay here but you call her, she Can tell you surely how he is. Called Miss Cook 3337 She is engaged We are disappointed you See 3358 I am sorry for it, I asked this afternoon "CONTO" 31 if Louis Napoleon would Ever marry & I was informed he would do it, thats a Choker for him. /See folio 42 3386/ Is your G.S. and the Spirit of your Crystal the same 3337 I think not. The Archangel Michiel is my G.S. Who is the spirit of your Crystal then 3340 The spirit called "Conto" because I have been informed by Hunder that he is my G.S. in consequence of my becoming possessed some 15 or 16 years ago of my small oval crystal and that he would not otherwise have been my G. S. When he last appeared he was very luminous 3341 I like them to appear so, you see them longer, but when you see them in the mirror you only see them to the shoulder. They are then the size of life & you can see each separate hair, the size alone is startling. I hope you have secured a pleasant vision for the first. Yes the CA has promised to appear. We then had a chat & he promised if possible to be at the Lyceum on Thursday next as I told him we should be there. He then left. 10' past 11 PM. We were prevented keeping our appointment in consequence of the Lyceum being full & we went to Drury Lane instead. 32 (symbol) du 18th Jan 1853 1/4 to 8 PM Invoked the C.A. The mirror's veiled He is here as usual ES's questions continued 51 Do they ever sleep 3342 No they do not 52 Are they always happy 3343 Yes 53 How do they in general amuse themselves 3343 How do you mean. It's a question propounded by ES. I presume his Lordship means "in what does their happiness consist." 3345 In things which a mortal cannot understand. 54 Have they any communications with the Spirits of other planets 3346 Yes 55 Are they in great numbers 3347 Yes they are 56 Can they move whenever they like 3348 Yes 57 Have all the spirits of the Sun come from other planets 3349 Not all 58 Can they visit all other planets 3350 Yes if they please. 59 By whom are the names given to the Spirit of the Sun I remarked before asking this question "he's getting smaller and smaller and has left the crystal. 33 5' to 8 PM. Invoked the Archangel Michiel Here is one dressed in Crimson, like Crimson velvet or beautiful Crimson Cloth, very light curled hair wings quite white like feathers. 3351 Michiel appeared outside the crystal but upon my request he appeared to shut his wings close up and then entered the crystal May I ask your name 3352 The Archangel Michiel Will you please to enter the crystal 3353 Why do you wish me to [ansr] enter the Crystal I can answer as well here. Will you answer my questions truly without entering the crystal I said now he has come in. Ex. 3 times Can you tell me how am I to obtain true answers by the crystal, or tell whether they are true 3354 No I cannot Do you know the spirit Hunder who is my GS. 3355 yes Is he a good and truthful spirit 3356 yes he is Do you know the Spirit Low 3357 yes is he a truthful spirit 3358 yes do you know Emmanuel Swedenborg 3359 No I do not Have you ever appeared at Mr Slaters & delivered messages which you there said were from Swedenborg 3360 yes I have 34 did you not inform him that you gave answers obtained from Emannuel Swedenborg. 3361 Yes but the were given to me. Are any of the Spirits that appear in Crystals capable of delivering Poetry 3362 No If Lord Byron was invoked into this Crystal wd he not be able to deliver a poem to us 3363 No I think not. they lose that love they had for those things on this earth. have you called the Archangel Samuel No I have not. I should much like to see him When can I see him 3364 When you wish Will you request him to appear when you leave 3365 he will leave in ten minutes after I leave the Crystal have you any objection to appear in this Crystal 3366 I would rather communicate by Rappings I am afraid that would alarm my young friends Now he's leaving he's gone 6' past 8 20' past 8 PM Invoked the Archangel Samuel Now theres one come in from the top he bent his head down + folded up his wings, he is dressed in crimson as the last. rather tan complexion but dark hair Will you please to inform me your name 3367 Samuel 35 Are you a spirit of any of the Planets 3368 I am a spirit of Hades Will you promise to give me truthful answers 3369 Yes I will I cannot stay this Evening On what evening will you appear 3370 Tuesday evening you can see me. he's gone. thro the top of the crystal 4' 1/2 past 8. Invoked Constantine He is here in white with a Gold band round the waist + round his head a plain gold band (drawing) I have been informed you were formerly my Seer Emma's G.S. 3371 Yes What was the cause of Your ceasing to be so 3372 Because Low was appointed Is Low a good and faithful G.S. 3373 Yes Was he appointed her GS in Consequence of my having the crystal which came from Japan 3374 I believe he was. Can you tell me why E.S. and I obtain such discordant answers 3375 Because evil spirits appear in Lord Stanhopes crystal + good ones in this But that is precisely what ES. is told in his crystal. how are we to tell which is the truth 3376 That is the truth My dear Emma is very bad with her head + back Will you tell me what will benefit her Now hes gone 36 E S Crystal. Invoked Low 20' to 9 3377 "he cannot appear to night" will Hunder appear tonight he is here (uncalled) in blue with white wings. Please to tell me your name 3378 HUNDER Ex 3 times Will you please to tell me what will benefit my seer who is now so very unwell Now he's gone the Crystals quite clear- He did not appear to take the least notice of us. 10' to 9 Japan Crystal Called Mr Anderson here he is and a lot of reading Catch me going any where to meet you 3379 again. I I look in the passage there for 2 hours and you never came near the place, then I went off to the Haymarket & looked in there I think you meant to deceive me. We went to the Lyceum & after waiting a long time in the passage -We were informed the house was full so We went to Drury Lane. we did not to see you in the passage I mean the passage behind the boxes thats 3380 what I always call the Boxes when I dont take my ladies I always I stand there the House was crammed from the ceiling to the Floor. I shall take them again to see the Easter Spectacle 3381 Well then let me know & I will be there & wait 2 hours. 37 What pieces did you see I saw the phenomenon in a smock frock. A part of the good woman in the Wood. I did not stop at the Haymarket the extravaganza was going on. I did not buy a bill. Georgy very much wanted to go, but I would not take her. for if she once gets in any where I am boxed for the whole evening and I cannot sit still any where How is E.S. ES is very well but he begins to cease having any interest in the crystal he obtains such discordant answers. And cant tell the reason I suppose so nor I either Oh. What do you think thereon I never pry into other peoples affairs Thats nothing to do with his obtaining true answers is it ES came into my crystal last Sunday evening at 1/2 past 11 you also appeared How did I appear In a smock frock but you cannot summon me that way because I saw your collar & handf. on the table Why don't you know what it was A smock frock I suppose I don't know when you got it tho Why I only put my night shirt on over my clothes for a bit of fun with Mrs. L & her daughters Michael was dressed in white & white wings very fair long curls and beautiful hands -- no feet seen 38 Emma's very poorly again, and I want to enquire what will do her good 3382 have you asked the Spirits Yes but neither gave me any answer. 3383 I will ask on Sunday Evening - I want to speak to Miss but you must give it her (Selina) to read. Selina took the crystal & saw Mr A plainer than she ever saw him before & some reading but could not make it out. Mr A promised to come again on Tuesday. - Selina inspected & saw also a Lady with a scarlet cloak & then taking the E.S. Crystal she drew a face she also saw what appeared to her. "Bouning" but her vision remained quite indistinct. [Mars symbol] die Jan 25th. 1853 7 30 PM ES Crystal 3384 Invoked the CA "He Cannot appear tonight" 20' to 8 Invoked Michiel He's here What's Your Name 3385 The Archangel Michiel Did you ever live on this Earth, were you ever embodied 3386 - No. I was not. What is the difference between Spirits of Hades and Spirits of the planets. 39 The spirits of Hades are higher than those of all the planets except one Which planet is that [illustration] Can you tell me the name by which that planet is known to mortals It is a planet unknown to mortals Can you tell me how ES at Chevening & me at Croydon Can converse in our crystals No I cannot Will you rapt at my friend Mr. Leas at my request I will at Mr. Slaters (Now theres a little man come into the middle stone) (drawing) Can you cause the rapping to be heard on my crystal box now. I could do it but I should not like to do it. Now the middle stone's become as big as this (drawing) & Each of the others have got larger they are quite dazzling I look illuminated they shine so theres many little lights -- all round the middle white stone theres a red band come all around it and inside of that theres a spirit with a gold Crown Red mantle and something in his hand I think it's a woman -- Michiel is standing behind the stones on the red ring has come some words -- I can't make the out. Now the letters are altering they are all little men all round now the little men turned to reading but the flashes of light hinder any reading its 5' past 8 -- Michiels gone but the stones are 40 getting larger theres some one else come into the Stone in the middle it looks like a Mortal—its gone + there's a half moon in it—The Stones as big as this now—(drawing) Now I can see some trees and the moon shines down so, there's a beautiful stream of water & there's a boat like a swan upon it. & some Children in the boat. Now the Children have got out of the boat & gone up 3 marble steps they have stopt on the middle Step & its opened & there's a gate a beautiful gold gate + they have gone in the place is small at the gate + large inside, the Children are dressed in white & red bands—and little diamonds in their hair they are so beautiful, they have gone in , theres beautiful marble statues + [?] one of the Children has touched the arm of one of the Statues. it has turned into a gate. Theres a beautiful passage with blue + gold Stars all over it, the stone is now as large as this (drawing) its getting as large as the Crystal and the Side Stones have disappd. the Children are walking in now they have come to a place like a room theres a Throne come. Theres the spirit with the Scarlet Mantle on and there are two large White Eagles on each side with a chain on one leg and Several marble steps and All round Some things like lambs and at the foot is a wreath of Silver flowers + a great many Spirits in White with wings (Emma and I gazing with great delight on this vision + at 25' past 8 it vanished.) The AA Samuel stood sideways with his back towards me. 41 1/4 to 9 PM. Invoked Samuel the A.A. He is here in white with Crown, beautiful stones & gold with wings & feet with sandals, dark hair. Will you please to give me your name The archangel Samuel Did you ever dwell on this Earth or where you ever Embodied No Of what are you an Angel An Angel of Hades Is Hades the place where those mortals who die on this Earth go to. Those who are good Where do the bad go to Jupiter Is Raphael an Angel of Hades Yes Is Uriel No he is not Do human Souls while they remain in the Atmosphere know what is passing upon earth. He's gone 5' to 9 PM 9h: 5' PM ES Crystal To See ES The Crystal did not veil Lows Crystal (the Japan) To See ES No vision Emma then took up the ES crystal & shortly it 42 became clouded and a lady came in with golden hair exceedingly fine dark eyes white satin dress, two deep lace flounces, bright scarlet velvet mantle lined with satin and a satin hood necklace & bracelets-- She appeared to answer our questions but no words came. (See 3338 folio 31) Are you LN's intended -- she nodded her head I asked her to fetch LN and she went out and they both entered L.N wore a black frock coat white trousers & white waistcoat -- after some questions I ask'd when he intended to be married & he replied 3387 perhaps you would like to know what I intend to wear. & off they went 25' past 9 Lows Crystal 1/4 before 11 PM. Mr. Anderson & WH. & the eldest boy came into the crystal we had some chat as of 1861 but I could not learn WH's name. [Sun symbol] die Jan. 7h 5 PM E.S. Crystal Invoked Michiel There is some writing come its on a three cornered paper now there some one behind it -- he has dark eyes & a dark complexion Will you tell me your name No answer Are you Mr. Dressers son 3388 He shakes his head Freddy Stalely sevl. times inspected the crystal but had no vision (aged 7) We could not obtain any further vision therefore discontinued action as altho Selina could bring into Lows crystal visions which which were to her indistinct, Emma could not see them when we have an appointment this continually proves the case. 43 Have I ever called you into the crystal 3389 He shakes his head. now there's a clock come pointing at a 1/4 past 11 do you mean tonight 3390 he nods his head he's gone 25' past 7 Emma remarked that the writing on the paper was in ink- but very illegible and thick--Emma thought she had seen the face before. The writing remained 15'. Japan Crystal Selina had been inspecting and handed it to Emma Theres a green and white curtain hanging down at the back of the crystal-and a womans face a side face and very handsome--light brown hair dark eyes and eyebrows-she pointed to Selina I could not obtain her name.-Emma remarked it was an exceedingly beautiful face & something shining black on part of the dress. 20' to 8 Invoked Michiel The crystal did not change 5' to 8 Invoked Almondio No vision 8hr PM Called Mr Anderson No vision 1/4 past 11 PM To see the former visitor as promised Instantly- here is the same person grey hair This was most unexpected - I had not in the slightest manner been thinking of him for several days . - 44 no teeth shaggy eyebrows and shrivelled up with cold he has no dress looks all white except his face he looks so cold Please to tell me your name 3391 Sir John Franklin Are you still alive on this earth 3392 No On what day did you die 3393 Jan 1851 What day of the month was it Emma said he looks as tho' he could not tell he's gone 20 past 11. 22' past 11 There's the lady again she has a blue dress high neck & plain white Irish collar-most beautiful light hair, very dark eyebrows her hair is done up so nicely-she is most beautiful Please to tell me your name 3394 She shakes her head Can you not answer us 3395 She shakes her head & gone 26 past 11 PM Invoked Almondio 3396 "He is Engaged" To see Wm Dresser (Mr Dressers Son) No vision Can we see WD this evening 3397 No you cannot Can we see him on Friday Evening 3398 No 45 Japan Crystal 20' to 12 PM To see Mr. Anderson Instantly. here he is in plain clothes his crystal in his hand He says 3399 There's a woman here. I know her tho' I don't know what she wants, wherever she appears misfortune follows, that is wherever she goes it does so, and I don't half like her appearing here What is her name 3400 Agnes Maculey I never knew her touch an Animal bird or any thing living but what it died afterwards. She is a strange creature I don't know where she lives Is she very handsome fair hair very dark eyes. 3401 Theres a sort of fascinating air about her. I had a beautiful dog & was walking one day in the street & she passed me I just staid & spoke to her She patted the dog on the head the dog was quite well at the time but 3 days after the dog died, it is strange, is it not Has she very fair hair & dark eyes 3402 Yes she has, her eyes are very wild they resemble Count Cagliostro's more than any I ever saw--she is such a malicious creature 2 or 3 children have died after being touched her she has a peculiar way of touching any one on the spine near the back of the head connected with the brain 46 Is she now living in London 3403 I met her in London about 6 months ago but the last time I heard of her she was in Somersetshire I judge her age about 8 or 9 & 20 She is certainly a curious acquaintance 3404 Her power does not extend over persons of a certain age I believe About what age is that 3405 Well I should say about 16 or 14 or may be younger Then I hope no one about me may ever see her 3406 I like to see such people she is here now Ask her what she has come for I could not get her or prevail upon her to speak. 3407 I have asked her but she wont answer You dont get acquainted with such people I suppose Is she a nymph 3408 O no she's a widow at least so she says, but how far her character goes I cant say. I wish you would ask her what she wants Shall I call her into my crystal for the Purpose 3409 Could you on Tuesday evening Yes 3410 Then I will wish you good night He's gone 5' to 12 PM. Action ended 47 [Mars symbol] die Feb [3] 1st 1853 25' past 7 Invoked the C.A. The CA is here but not in the crystal -- now the CA's entered the crystal in his usual (male) form How many questions may I ask 3411 Ten ES's queries contd. 59. By whom are the names given to the spirits of the Sun. 3412 AA. Hershiel What is the name of the Highest spirit of [of] the sun. 3413 Octova 61 When the spirits of the deceased leave the atmosphere do they go to any intermediate place before they go a planet 3414 The good ones do 62 When a clairvoyant is in a state of trance does the soul leave the body 3415 The spirit that animates the body leaves it not the soul. 63 When a clairvoyant is not in a state of trance how does the soul [leave the body] receive information 3416 They do not receive information then 64 When a clairvoyant is not in a state of trance does the soul leave the body 65 Do all the spirits of the Sun come from earth or do some of them come from other planets 3417 They come from different places 66 Can all good spirits wear crowns when they like it 48 3418 No they cannot. 67 By whom are angels appointed 3419 By one mightier than all 68 Are Angels ever removed to another planet 3420 Angels do not dwell on planets at all 69 Are there any spirits higher than those of the Sun 3421 Angels are higher 70 do angels that are spirits of the Sun ever leave it /-/ Mr WD is very anxious about his Son WD will you please to tell me how he is or shall I ask Almondio 3422 Almondio is not his GS will you please to tell me who is his GS 3423 I will enquire will you please to send him into the crystal 3424 No answer Why have we such difficulty in obtaining visions of persons who are in America. 3425 Spirits of all kind have a great dislike to cross the water our Chief wish is to know if WD is alive & well of course we do not wish his spirit to cross the water if it is detrimental to him. 3426 I will enquire & send you the information in half an hour he's gone 20' to 8. The C.A. closed his wings at the back to leave the crystal - 49 5' to 8 PM. Invoked Almondio No vision 10' past 8. There is a greenleaf like a leaf + some reading on it its getting longer 3427 "He is alive Well" Invoked Almondio No vision Now the crystal is clouding + theres some reading line 3428 "If you part with your small crystal of which Hunder is the spirit the CA has expressed a wish to become your Guardian Spirit Shall I break it up 3429 No How shall I dispose of it 3430 By giving it to any one who has not a crystal I will do so then By having the CA for your GS the visions that come in the crystal would 3431 be clearer I mean the spiritual visions + none but good spirits would be allowed to appear You could dismiss Hunder from it + make it into any ornament you pleased Would Hunder have any objection to be released from it 3432 No he would not 50 If Hunder is released from it may I have it made into an ornament for my Seer 3433 Yes then nothing will appear in it after By what means shall I get Hunder released from it 3434 By a form which I the CA will give you on Sunday evening 1/4 to 9. Invoked Almondio Here is one come. Ex. 3 times Will you please to inform me your name 3435 Almondio Are you the GS of Mr. WG Dresser 3436 Yes. I see him in that light If WGD obtains a crystal will you appear in it 3437 A looking glass will answer as well or a bottle of water. Will be able to see or obtain a Seer 3438 Only one person in a thousand will be able to see in [t] it Can you tell me who that person is 3439 The woman that appeared in that crystal (Lows) on Sunday evening. Will my wife Ann Dresser see in it 3450 No Will my sister in law Albina 3457 No Will either of my children 3452 No they will not Will any of those persons I have named see in a bottle of water. 51 3453 They have not the gift of seeing spirits in anything I have an earnest desire to investigate this subject will you please to tell me what means I had better pursue 3454 First pursue a looking glass then I will inform you form this crystal who will be able to see in it Who is she 3455 Susan Macaley Where shall I find her he's gone. 9h:12 PM. To see Mr. Anderson Here he is -- My friend Mr Dresser has been informed that Susan Macaley can see in the crystal Is she any relation or sister of Agnes because I know that Agnes can see it of a crystal. But such a dangerous acquaintance is by no means to be coveted 3457 You recollect calling Josepha Sozzio You remember I enquired after a little child -- I have reason to believe that that woman was the cause of her death. When she was a baby. Will you allow Mr D to look into the crystal to see if he can see you Mr D has inspected but cannot see any thing 3458 I had a great wish for him to see me knowing him to be so anxious 52 Shall I call Agnes Macaley to come in will you stand on one side. 3459 Do you think we should be any harm I know nothing about it I only call her to please you I would rather have nothing to do with her 3460 Very well then we shall not call her, have you got your glass yet -- Selina will be able to see a certain gentleman then I suppose you intend to call living persons in as well as spirits but I must warn you not to call dead persons in they appear so plain & ghastly, I would advise you to call only high spirits & live persons, above all do not call Orion I am told he is a wandering spirit. I can assure you the forms of good & evil sometimes appears terrible - one thing [blank space] has spirits robes or appear with wings I thought it was right to tell you. We had a short chat and he left. 11h:15' PM. Emma took up Lows crystal without my calling then appeared a bright star which shone out rays and a wreath of bay leaves appeared tied with blue ribbons then in the middle of the wreath a spirit appeared in blue very fair haired & beautiful Will you please to tell me your name 3461 Oviniah Of what planet are you the spirit 3462 (drawing) 53 Do you know the CA who appeared tonight in my crystal 3463 Yes Do you know Hunder the spirit of my Crystal My G.S. 3464 Yes Which would be the best for a G.S. 3465 The Crowned Angel Why have you come uncalled 3466 When I appeared before you wished me to appear again We are always happy when good spirits appear Will you give us some advice which will be of service to us 3467 You are not in want of any Shall I do well in having Hunder released from my small Crystal & having the CA for my GS instead 3468 Yes indeed shall you see Hunder tonight. He's gone. 24' past 11. Invoked Hunder Hunder is here. May I ask you some questions 3469 Yes Is it your wish to be dismissed from my small crystal. 3470 Yes Shall I thereby release you from being my G.S. 3471 Yes - you will release me and yourself be more confident I hope you will not be offended at my doing so 3472 No I shall not The Wings were closed to enter but spread out when in & Emma remarked that the face still more resembled a woman than a man so soft in the expression yet placid as tho chiselled out of marble. 54 But perhaps I may do wrong in so doing how am I to be convinced I am right in so doing 3473 It is much better for the CA to be your GS. Shall I release you then next Sunday 3474 Yes. will you appear to me after If I call you for advice 3475 Certainly I will. He's gone. 20' to 12 PM (symbol) die 1, Feb. 1853 10.30 PM. Invoked the C. A. The CA is here in white -- wings as [?] Will you inform me how am to proceed to release Hunder from being my GS. 3476 If you discharge the Crystal of which Hunder is the Spirit 3 times at the Same time mentally thanking him for all the good actions he has performed for you & wishing him to appear in your other Crystal he will then cease to be your Guardian Spirit, and you will then cease to look in the Crystal for the purpose of Divining but he will always appear & give you the informn. you require in your other Crystals I will do so on Tuesday will if be necessary for my Seer to be present when I do it 3477 No 55 On Tuesday you will have the glass will You not — I have promised you I will be the first to Appear in it I thank you I beg you will at all times keep anything from it that will alarm my Young Seer. or be injurious to her health. 3478 I will do so Lieut. Benton has promised to visit me for some information I promised to give him will you tell me the name of his G.S. 3479 I will enquire May I in future address you as my GS 3450 Yes. On what evenings do you prefer appearing 3481 On Tuesdays + Sundays Are you able to answer my Questions when I propose them Mentally. 3482 In some cases I can do so. but my Power is limited I know a Seeress named Woodward who foretells things about to happen can you tell me by what means she does that. 3483 She sees them in her crystal but they are not Sent by good Spirits, Evil Spirits have a great deal more power than good ones When you do me the favor to appear in this Crystal how long may I be allowed to ask you to stop 3484 I cannot tell time My reason is because you so frequently disappear before I am able to offer you my thanks 3485 But you intend to do it, + that quite satisfies me. This is very remarkable in as much it has reference to the questions NC proposed by ES -- See pages & but which I had not once thought of during the day or indeed for several days. 56 In my earnest enquiries after Spiritual information I may ask questions which are not proper. May offend tho unintentionally—this I should and will regret 3486 There are some questions which I cannot make you understand even if I answered them. The questions of what Spirits eat & drink. I cannot make you understand as they have the nourishment of food without tasting it.— And their amusement to you would not be amusement. it is in things which you could not comprehend Sometimes I answer but cannot Put my Answers into words. The CA's getting smaller, he's gone 12' to 11 PM. 5' to 11 PM. Invoked Hunder Hunder is here in blue & very bright Are you aware I have been advised to release You from the Small Crystal I possess 3487 Yes Is it your wish that I should do so 3488 Yes Will you then cease to be my G.S. 3489 Yes I hope your ceasing to be my GS. has not arisen from Any offence given by me 3490 No it is not. did you then think the CA was not as high as myself— 57 No it was not that but from our Education & consequent ignorance of Spiritual matters, we are afraid of doing any thing which may be prejudicial to the Soul. 3491 If you would much rather, I would remain your GS I will do so I must leave that of course in the hands of God 3492 All things are guided by Him. He's gone 11 PM. 11 PM Invoked Constantine Here he is in white with wings, no stones. My Seer Emma's back is bad will you tell me any thing to do her good. 3493 Mesmerism would. Who had better mesmerise it. 3494 You had but she would prove clairvoyant Would that not be prejudicial to her health 3495 No Now he's gone. Why has Constantine departed so hastily 3496 "he was called" 1/4 past 11 PM. Invoked Low. He is here. My Seer Emmas back is very bad, will you tell me what will do her good Emma s.d he looks so curious & shakes his head. Do you think my mesmerizing her advisable 3497 It would be advisable as far as curing her spine is concerned 58 would it have any injurious tendency to her spiritual welfare. 3498 I don't know whether she would prove Clairvoyant - If she did not it would do her a great deal of good & no harm Would proving Clairvoyant be injurious to her Soul 3499 I do not know. Should I enquire of a Clairvoyant. Alexis Didier for instance if mesmerizing her her would be good 3500 You could not do better. I thank you. Japan Crystal 25' Past 11 PM. Called Mr. Anderson Here he is with his Crystal in his hand & his Chain round his neck. He says 3501 I have a man here I will tell you something very curious about him when he is gone. What's his name. 3502 M. Dupuis Oh that's a spirit (a deceased Mortal) 3503 O no its not that one, its a French Vagabond Where Are you now in London or Paris 3504 I am in London Now he's looking in his Crystal again Do you take minutes of your apparitions in the Crystal 3505 I cannot if I was to write it would take my attention off the Crystal & I can't get any one else to do it as I don't want any one to know I have got one. I take all mine down Someday I want to have the 59 pleasure of showing them to you 3506 I hope so he is gone, he's come back now hes sitting in a black chair with Square high back & green cushion. - he says 3507 I was travelling in Germany not the last time but the time before when you saw me and during my travels I met with a Gent.n who was travelling We became acquainted both seeking pleasure we went on & visited several places together, one day I asked why he did not stay at the same Hotel with me but he made some Evasive reply we went about to several places together I should say about 6 weeks Constant Compan.s every day, about that time we had some high words about an English Lady of my acquaintance, he took her character away and that was Lady Adelaide Vane the daut. of the Marquis of Londonderry & I of course did not know any thing bad of her then and took her part - that went over and then we quarrelled about something else & we parted with very high words Previous to that he had expressed a wish to visit England with me & I of course said I should be very happy We were coming over together. That was about a month before we quarrelled. & a week after that I was to leave------- when I got home. I thought it over again & I thought we had been too hasty and I was 60 3507 Quite willing to allow that the great part was my fault + I was willing to make it up in a Gentlemanly way and that I should leave for England on Saturday if he wished to accompany me well I did not receive a letter on the next day until it was late in the evening when a note came to say that indisposition prevented him from accomp. him to England that he had forgotten about the quarrell and that we parted excellent friends That being Friday + I being to leave on Saturday I had not time to see him-- Wed I came over to England + went to my Fathers and about 6 weeks after that I was stopping at a Gentlemans House in the Country and I dreamt that a letter from this man was [?] for me at my Fathers, I had not been thinking of him for some time -- when I got home the following day sure enough there was a note but it was not signed--initialed-- but I think I have it in my pocket now here he opened a letter 3508 "Mr--- is requested to meet a Gentleman at-- on Friday Evening at 1/2 past 8 but if the cannot meet at that time he is requested to meet him on Saturday at 1/2 past 9 of in answer sent to- the party will expect him" Thats all the fine note contained well 61 I showed it to Georgy - she laughed and I laughed too, little did I think it came from this man. still I dreaded going, I never had such a dread of any thing in my life. I tried to reason my self out of it, I thought if it was Allen he wd have signed the letter, and then I thought he was up to some mischief, and wanted to make a fool of me -- well that night we went to bed as usual & again I dreamt that I saw a cross road & standing under the Hedge was a man with a great coat & stick & the instant I saw his face I recognized it as the Frenchmans - it to me appeared that I passed him on horseback without his knowing it & as I was passing him I heard him say as if in a passion "If that Anderson was here now I'd shoot him" - and sure enough when I came down to Breakfast Georgy told me she had dreamt the same dream only the man on horseback was dressed as a footman. - I laughed and thought what a fool I was - That was on the Friday & I thought whoever he was he should bring her the [morrow?] night, all day I had such a presentiment that something was wrong, I could not settle down to any thing and Georgy was as bad & then we both laughed at each other - I didn't like to be thought a Coward by not going Yet to tell the Truth I was afraid to go - The Saturday came it was a pouring 62 3509 wet day—I waited & waited until ten minutes past the time, I was then in a Castle Inn, pouring wet so I had a horse saddled out of the stables a great thing more like a cart horse than a riding horse & I hadn't a great coat in the world to put on & I was afraid to go as I was so I got the Coachmans Coat with 3 capes & [?] to be very Economical didnt want me to put on a New hat, & I was very glad of An excuse & put the footmans hat with a cockade in it & away I went I got a little way down the road and I could swear I heard a voice say "You are warned not to go." but what was my astonishment on arriving at the cross roads to find it was the same I had dreamt about. & under the hedge was a man with a Spanish Cloak.—Whom I at once recognized for the Frenchman—it was my intention if it was Allen to tell him the joke if it was the Frenchmans to ride on, it was a quarter past the time, as I passed the man he looked very suspicious at me I then heard him say "If that Anderson was here I would not only rob him but shoot him " Is it not curious Mr Hockley that I had that presentiment..—The next opporty. I called him into the Crystal & he then said he had called me out for the purpose of robbing & perhaps murdering me and 63 that two or 3 of his Associates were behind the Hedge but not finding me come on the 2nd night he told me those were the hands he made use of. What was the fine gentleman I got acquainted with in my Travels -- Good night. Don't go yet 3510 O I am in no hurry. I thought you Wanted to go to bed (2' to 12 PM) heres Georgy come, he wants her to look in his Crystal She says "No Thanky" she has a low necked dress on & short Sleeves- pink dress, she is so short & stout. Pray Mr A what do you think of the Empress- And how long do you think she'll remain so 3511 I say two years and I told her so too What in the crystal 3512 Yes but I have personally seen her out of the crystal and conversed with her She has very fascinating manners Do you know when she was educated 3513 I think when very young in England but after that time near Brussels most of the descriptions given of her are not at all correct -- her beautiful Auburn hair is quite a yellow I wonder if she could compare her lovely Eyes with Fanny Howards. It is reported Miss Fanny has purloined some state letters 3514 It was not her that took the letters It was [and] done under the Superintendence of the Countess of Cl & then shouldered on Fanny Howard. 64 The Empress is very deep, when their heads are laid together I dont know what they'l do he was bad enough before. 3515 I should very much like you to see Fanny Howard She is a very beautiful Woman. Can't you see her in the crystal O I forgot you cant see. The Empress is all very well till she opens her mouth, but when she shows her gums that spoils her. I wonder where the other lady is packed off to I mean Adelaide - the one that called herself in your crystal Caroline Is that the Lady who called herself Caroline Martin 3516 Yes they came into my crystal but I happened to know the Lady. She could not deceive me. Good night I will come again when you have got a spare half hour, 05 THE MAGIC MIRROR 66 [Mars symbol] die 8th Feb 1853 Present Lieut Richd Francis Burton, Selina Emma + myself The Black Magic Mirror 10' past 7 PM. Invoked the Crowned Angel 357 "He will appear at 8 o'clock in the Looking Glass." At 5' to 8 PM I released Hunder from being the spirit of the Small Crystal & my Guardian Spirit as instructed by the Crowned Angel. The C. A. Mirror 8 PM Invoked the Crowned Angel: After a very long time the C. A appeared. I was afraid, this being the first time of our using the 67 Mirror. Emma might fear the large size of the objects - become alarmed. but the Crowned Angel with great kindness appeared Very Slowly, Emma remarked that the furniture in the room reflected of course in the glass gradually became indistinct then it vanished and she no longer saw herself And the whole glass appeared misty suddenly a Veil came down from the top. & immediately Emma began to observe the C.A. gradually becoming more distinct the outline only appearing at first then the head & wings gradually appeared more distinctly and finally the Crowned Angel Appeared plainly - very fair hair dark & exceedingly blue eyes dark eyebrows & dark eyelashes. straight forehead and nose and the wings which were a delicate pink or rather Flesh color appeared as tho feathered. the dress white & girded round the Middle with a band of topaz stones, looking like fire. & the dress fell in large folds The C. A appeared so luminous that we put out the candles and stood in front of the Fire so that the Room was as dark as we could make it. at the back of the C.A. appeared Red Curtains lined with Shining stars - The C A had a golden ornament of some kind round the head partly hidden by the hair. I have released Hunder from my Small Crystal Will you now become my Guardian spirit 68 Lieut Benton is about proceeding to Arabia + thence to India will it be desirable to have the Magic Mirror I am going to make for him or will the small crystal be enough 3518 It will be desirable to have the black Mirror but beware of evil spirits I am going to give my small crystal to Lieut Brenton what spirit had he better call in it 3519 Octavus Will you please to inform me the name of his GS 3520 Octavus Will you inform me how I am told now a different name to the one I was informed in July last the spirit then mentd. was Oremus 3521 Who told you I do not remember Will Mr Benton be successful in his journey 3522 Yes Will he arrive safe in India 3523 Yes What incidents will happen to him in his journey 3524 You had better enquire of his GS Will Octavus appear on Tuesday next 3525 I will enquire on Sunday + let you know Can we have a vision in the crystal 3526 You can see any one you please in the Mirror but not in the crystal this Evg Lt Benton wished me to call Louisa Colthurst [?] when a vision appeared in the spirit form + I dismissed it Will Mr Benton have the power of seeing in the crystal 3527 No very few men have the power of Divining this occupied 1 hour when Mr Benton left + action ended 69 [symbol] 11 Feb 1853 Japan Crystal 20' to 11 PM Invoked Low /no vision/ 12' to 11 PM Invoked Divan no vision As we could obtain no vision which became thick & Emma taking it said -- Heres a young man come about 20 very dark hair no whiskers -- very brown skin his hair [?] he looks so wild in a sandyish white colored jacket trousers a sailor hat on and a spade in his hand. please to tell me your name /no ansr/ Are you Wm Dresser 3528 (there up goes his spade) Are you well & hearty 3529 (up goes his spade) your father is very anxious about you, why don't you write to him 3530 (he laughs) have you got a L100 worth of gold. (now he's pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket. such a dirty piece of paper. -now hes got a piece of chalk he is writing. hes kneeling down & writing on his knee -- now hes held it up. We cant read chalk on paper Now he's took a bit of carpenters pencil out of his pocket & is writing away again, he keep putting the point in his mouth & wetting it now he holds it up. 3531 "When I come home I want to surprize them. Will you appear tomorrow Evening 3532 (up goes his spade.) Precisely at the time mentioned I was talking with Mr [Pr?] of the [D?vale?] Road at the Brighton Station - & waiting indeed for Lt Benton. but did not in the bustle attendant in the departure of Mr. [Pr?] notice any one sufficiently to reach them. at London Bridge Will you then be able to answer our questions 3533 (he's stuck his spade in the ground) Now he nods his head & is gone. Called Mr Anderson. he is here with blue coat red cord & tassels round his Waist & a very small sword, blue trousers red cord down the side & white kid gloves a blue cap with gold band & epaulettes on each shoulder they are large are all gilt. 3534 Did I see you in the Brighton Station at 5 o'clock on Tuesday last talking to a gentleman--I was going by the Brighton train- Georgina was with me dressed in blue merino Dress Black velvet mantle with hard black lace bonnet, with lace veil red bars. I thought it was you but Georgy would not believe it We had a long chat about Miss Green, & he said 3535 Sometime ago she came into my crystal I didn't call the old hag. he then related some conversation which took place which he wrote in his book & afterwards tormented The old lady by showing it to her. We had a long chat and he left. The C A always comes through & down from the top into the Crystal & turns around & faces me. thus showing his side face to Emma. [?] 13 Feb. 1853. E S Crystal 25' to 11 PM Smoked the CA 3536 "He will appear in eight minutes." McC A is here as usual Will you please tell me the name of Lieut Burton's GS 3537 Octavus Will he appear in this crystal on Tuesday Evg next 3538 Yes Are there more spirits than one having the same name 3539 One can have two names but not two one because the names given to ES on his crystal so often differs from those given in mine 3540 The same spirits cannot appear in two Crystals. did you then never appear in Earl Stanhopes crystals 3541 No did you not tell me some time ago that you had sometimes appeared therein. 3542 Not since I have been your G S if I did at all. Can you tell me the name of the Highest spirit of the Sun 3543 I will enquire hes gone Asked the spirit of the crystal if we should see the CA again this evening 3244 Yes 11 PM The C. as returned 3545 Convivan the AA. Make it quick a different name from the one given to Earl Stanhope 72 3546 The spirits that appear in Lord Stanhopes crystal are mostly spirits of Fire, and they are not good & truthful spirits Of what order are you a spirit 3547 Of Hades but I can enter all planets When I am in great mental anxiety & call upon you for advice mentally by what name shall I apply to you 3548 The Crowned Angel: There is a spirit called the Crowned Angel who appears in Earl Stanhopes crystal & who he invokes by that name 3549 I will enquire who it is the reason why there is such a discordance in the answers is Teeanse Tescho is an evil spirit and he is the GS of Earl Stanhope also. Cannot he have his GS changed, as he investigates this mystical subject only to obtain truth 3550 Does he wish it changed, how can you Convince him that he is an evil spirit I do not know can you suggest me a mode 3551 No I cannot Could you ask some good & truthful spirit to appear uncalled in his crystal and give him that information 3552 I cannot at present, the questions answered by the spirits who appear in Earl Stanhopes crystal are so frivolous and so avoiding that alone shows them to be Evil. Have you not noticed them. 73 From Swedenborgs life page 103 Swedenborg says "All angels and spirits have once been men upon some planet, there is no direct creation of angels but every celestial inhabitant has risen according to his [?] from the ranks of mankind" Is Swedenborg right in that assertion 3533 It is so in the case of the inferior angels but not of the highest, the spirit Constantine lived upon earth 300 years ago. page 107 "That a great Judgment of Spirits or Souls of Mankind dwelling in "Hades" or the intermediate state took place in 1757.-- Is that the case 3554 No it was not In some things he is right but in many he is wrong page 110 Since 1757 no one is allowed to remain in the spirit world more than 30 years whereas previously to that event many had been there for centuries is that correct 3555 No it is not, they stay there till they are purified for a better state page 113. Good and evil spirits are attendant upon every man he receives from them all his thoughts & emotions. the good are ever busy forming [intendences?] to virtue & intellect not power to apprehend & execute it -- The evil spirits are always attempting to drug us with contrary influences [*illustration with numbers and astrological symbols*] "Mr Anderson" Natus 8 Jany. 8h24' PM 1830. This figure is erected for the Lat. & Long. of London but I learnt 1854 that he was born in Spain 74 3556 Yes in most cases some have only one spirit and that one is good. The CA is gone 1/4 past 11 PM. 11.20 PM Called Wm Dresser he is here very small now he's larger hes got his spade in his hand, he is dressed just the same. What day is it with you 3557 (he shakes his head) When your father next comes to Croyden will you come in & speak 3558 (he shakes his head.) Can you not write on a paper some message for me to give to your mother. 3559 (he's shook his head & gone) 11.30 PM Heres Mr A come in suddenly & said 3560 Oh Mr. Hockley I was born at 24 minutes past 8 in the evening of the 8th Jan 1830 I thanked him & said I would heet him by me. 3561 Should you like to know when Georgina was born. Yes very much indeed 3502 Ill enquire Now hes come back & said 3563 3rd July 1833 4 in the afternoon. What is your time 13th Oct. 1808. 20' past 2 AM 3564 I don't believe it. I told you my right age Mr A stayed & had a long chat. he brought Mary his servant maid & Fanny Howard and W H who it appears has lost his 2nd finger [illustration] "Miss Georgina Anderson" Nata 3rd July 4 PM 1833 Mr Burton had hold of Emmas hand. 75 [symbol] 15 Feb. 1853 ES Crystal 7 PM Invoked the C.A. The C.A. is here as usual only with Green stones in his crown Shall we be able to see R F Burtons GS this Evening 3565 Yes Of what order of Spirit is Octavus 3566 A spirit of the Sun Is he good and Truthful Spirit 3567 Yes Will you request him to appear this evening 3568 Yes Can you tell me if I have an Evil spirit with me 3569 No you have not. 730 PM Invoked Octavus He is here, in white [drawn?] only a band with wings light curly hair like a boy. blue eyes, he appears small & indistinct and keeps [quivering?] about he looks so very young & beautiful curly hair- I could not obtain his name; Cannot you answer our questions Now theres a clock come pointing to 20' past 8 He then left at the top of the Crystal 8h.20' PM. He is here What is your name 3570 Octavus of what order of Spirits are you 3571 Of the Sun Are you the GS of R F Burton 3572 Yes. Lieut Burton "It is not to be supposed that the people of Alexandria could look upon my phials & pillboxes, without a yearning for their contents, an Indian doctor, too, was [?elly]for them; Franks they despised but a man who had come so far from the west! Then there was something infinitely seducing in the character of a magician doctor & fakir, each admirable of itself, thus combined to make "great medicine" men women & children besieged my door by which means I could see the people face to face, & especially the fair sex- even respectable [?] after witnessing a performance of x "Mandal" and the Magic Mirror opined that the stranger was a holy man gifted with supernatural powers and knowing every thing" But the leader must not be led to suppose that I acted "Caraban" or "Sangrado" without any knowledge of my trade. From youth I have always been a dabbler in medical and mystical study." Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah. [?] R. F. Burton Lieut Bombay Army 3 Vols 8 [?] London 1855 pp. 17-20 x Mandal is that form of Oriental divination which owes its present celebrity in Europe to Mr Lane." Note. 5th Nov. 1855 "Jaundice & Burtons complaints are common & the former is popularly cured in a peculiar way, the sick man looks into a pot full of water, Whilst the exorciser making a certain spell draws the heads of two needles from the patients ears along his eyes down his face lastly dipping them into water which at once becomes yellow-- others have "Mirayat" magic mirrors on which the patient looks & cures the complaint Ibid vol 2. p 179 See also pages 179.80.81 a long note on the mirror 76 How long have you been so 3573 Three weeks. Will you appear in the (the small) crystal to those having the power of discerning spirits when called by RF Burton. 3574 Yes Will you appear in this mirror also 3575 I will do so at all times. When in mental anxiety and I solicit you for advice will you give it me. 3576 I will put into your mind that which will lead you right. He is about going to Arabia upon an exploring expedn. will he succeed and get thro in safety. 3577 Yes. Octavus can you tell me anything likely to occur to him either at Mecca or Medina or afterwards 3578 It is best you should not know. Can I consult you by means of Arab seers looking in the crystal 3579 Those who have the power of seeing You can do so Is there any hint to the time you will be my GS 3580 I shall continue to be so until you feel unsatisfied with my services In which will you prefer being called the globe mirror or small crystal 3581 By the mirror If RFB calls you into a looking glass will you appear to those having the gift 3582 Yes I will 77 Will you appear in this crystal again at my request 3583 Yes hes gone 16 to 9 PM Invoked Low. Low is here in white with wings flesh color upwards I am about making 3 magic mirrors shall I make the back of plumbago & olive oil - or will a common black back do as well- 3584 It would do better and be less trouble cloth or velvet would be best. Will you appear in the mirror when R.F.N. calls you 3585 When not engaged elsewhere I will Will his being in Arabia or India make any diffc to you 3586 No Can we see Louisa Colthurst in this crystal when you leave. 3587 Not in this crystal hes gone We called into Lows crystal Louisa Colthurst and she appeared as a perfectly white mist and we could get no answer. Called Fred Stockley. Here's Sally come looking so cross, shes dressed in blue. Why do you look so cross 3588 It don't make much difference She's got a letter in her hand Is that a valentine you've got 78 3589 Yes it is I hope you wont send any more I have not sent one to you - have you been looking for me in his Lordships crystal 3590 I don't like you well enough either of you This is not the first time you have sent a valentine to a person & said you had not sent one! Shes gone Called myself F.H. Heres E.S. Have you tried an experiment my Lord 3596 Yes I cannot get any satisfactory answer to my question I [have written] am going to send you a Magic Mirror 3597 I shall be very happy I receive it. Have you seen Lieut Burton lately 3598 I have an idea of of him, it is not very lately Can you see him near 3599 Yes I can heres Sally come in her dark blue frock has your Lordship been endeavoring to commune with me [3660] 3600 I have tried so many times that I am tired of it indeed I think I shall give it up altogether I am afraid Tescho is not a good Spirit and that your Spirits are spirits of fire 3601 The evil spirits appear in your crystal not in mine Have you heard that Capt Murray was nearly conned - in America 3602 I have not hes gone & left Sally Why will you not speak Sally 79 3603 Would you speak to any one that would insult you Is that true I heard about you this evening 3604 What's that sir I won't tell you you know best yourself 3605 I don't use yellow soap, besides I don't look much like a housemaid We had some further joking & Sally left in a huff Called myself You are here dressed as in last summer with black studs in your shirt What year is it with you 3606 1852 I could get no firm answer and he left 1/4/[?] 10 Invoked Hunder. ES Crystal Ask my balance 3607 I am no longer your ES and therefore cannot tell you Can I see the le [?] this Evening 3608 he willnot appear since on one evening he's gone. Odie Feb 20th 1853. 4 PM. [?] Crystal Selina took the Crystal which immediately became full of stars in 2° & 4° Emma looked for her [?] it was full of [?] but could not decipher it, it was on a scroll, then there appeared two little children holding it & above appeared the 80 New mirror and a clock pointing at 11 oclk. Now heres a lady in a drab bonnet feathers, green velvet mantle and striped silk dress, the bonnets lined with white silk -- now heres a chocolate colored carriage with coat of arms, the footman has blue velvet breeches drab coat & cockcade, theres a very young man inside -- its Mr Anderson in the carriage there's another ladys face like the M.C. -- she has a drab beaver bonnet on Mr A & a lady are sitting with their backs to the horses & 2 ladies this way now they have stopped at a very large house, there the footman's jumped down, the door opens down the middle & both halves are open. Mr A's got out the old lady's got out & the others got out -- now all four's gone in together the two ladies are dressed alike now the doors closed -- Follow them, Now I see such a beautiful room it is very large the ceiling is all over figurework, theres 4 large chandeliers hangs down and theres two round tables and a beautiful piano, and about a dozen green velvet chairs & 2 or 3 easy chairs & two beautiful sofas, like 2 armchairs put together, a marble [chimney piece] chiffonier and at the further end 2 marble statues, there 5 windows and a marble statue at each, its a beautiful room, theres the 3 ladies with their bonnets & shawls off, the old lady has a violet satin dress one of the young ladies has ringlets and the other -- theres reading keeps coming and going as fast as it's formed Selina inspected but could only see the outlines of her face Miss is Mr Andrews general term for Sealina, to annoy her or rather tease her 81 Whose house is it 3609 The M. C. Will you tell me Mr A. Who the young Lady is 3510 I will tell you presently will you come in after tea 3611 O certainly its gone 10' to 5 PM Lows Crystal 7:30 PM Now theres a dining Room theres 7 sitting down 3 Ladies and 4 Gentlemen theres a footman behind each chair , its the MC on this Side, the one behind Mr A's chair is Bellon. theres an old Gentleman with white hair and Eye glass the footman behind the MC has claret colored Velvet breeches + drab Coat Its all gone 1/4 to 8 Now here's Mr Anderson. he is pointing at Selina & said 3612 Its going on all right & the roses are in full blossom, beautiful view from the back windows Have you seen the MC lately 3613 Only just come away from there Who was the young Lady Lady Henrietta Somerset.— 3614 half an hours ride from Hampton Court Palace Miss. Selina never was at Hampton Court 3615 Thats no reason why She never will be Can not you tell us a tale of your adventures 3616 I am busy this Evening, should you like to See any one I know. Yes any one you please— 82 3617 Oh you must name Some one. What day is it with you 3618 Saturday. its [symbol] the 20 Feb with us 3619 Its Saturday the 19th Feb with me I am going home is there any one there You would like to see, I am going home and shall drop in at a friends & you may see me if you please Emma said. he is dressed in a Macuna Great Coat and his hat on. 3620 "Great Coat" I wish you would have the politeness to say over coat. (I was talking in a Low voice to Mrs. Leigh & saying W.H. was in the army when Mr Anderson Caught me up saying 3621 I thought you was going to say in the Guards—I wouldn't have an old broken down Militia Man— (to Selina) Theres a great Greyhound after him , a fallow colored one Now theres the large door of a house, hes gone in I can see the passage he's taking off his coat and hat & said 3622 "I'll take off my great Coat and my little Coat. Theres a little Chap in blue velvet breeches hopping about After him , now he is in a beautiful room , theres 2 or 3 Gentlemen and a Stout old Lady with rather reddish face & Miss Green & 4 young Ladies theres 10 in all, now Mr A's come in. 3623 Ive left my great Coat, (looking at Sel) the next time you put on your best dress I'll call it a thick gown. 83 The room looks so nice there's 2 large fires. Miss G. It's very frosty Mr. A A. (aside to us) it looks so by the tip of your nose. 3624 (to Miss G.) It's very cold but I'm young and can walk fast. It's very bad weather for an old person to be out. Now Mr. A's talking to a young lady at the other fire. There's Miss Green got up and gone to him, the two young ladies have left the room altogether. Mr. A and Miss Green have come here. There's two young gentlemen gone. 3625 Mr. A You'll allow me to send for a cab for you Miss Green it's so very cold for you to go out Miss G I should very much like to walk A. I should be most happy to see you home but I'm afraid of your late illness Miss G If you will send for a cab Miss G. that will do for us both, I can drop you going along A. I should be most happy to go with you Madam but I've an appointment at 10 & I see it only wants a 1/4 but I've a friend who will be most happy Mr A's gone to a young Gentleman at the end of the room & the young Gent has come up to Miss Green & Mr A's walked off into the passage now there the little page 3626 You run for a cab, but run as slow as you can, & don't hurry the man, don't call the first 2 or 3 you meet & run but very slow now he's come in again & said I've ordered a cab with all possible speed 84 now hes shook hands with Miss Green & gone out hes putting on his coat he's giving the boy half a crown. Now theres the 2 young ladies come to him with their bonnets & shawls on. 3627 Lady I pity poor Mr. Allen he's put on his hat and gloves & gone out with the two ladies they are walking along the street now theres a gentleman walking fast after them its Mr Allen 3628 Mr. Allen You didn't think I was such a fool did you Anderson Now hes took one of the ladies 3629 I left the old gentleman to look after Miss Green We were obliged to say Good night, heres dad (Mr. Leigh) come home from Church. 3630 Mr. A "bother the dads" 1/2 past 8. 20' to 11 PM ES crystal Invoked with the C.A. 3631 He will appear in the Mirror The Mirror As my GS. can you give me information respecting the books which I am trying to balance. 3632 No I cannot, or I would have done so long before. As to changing my Lord of the ? Seek a fresh one. 3833 [crossed out] 85 When in difficulties to go before I could utter the words these appeared 3634 [crossed out] had better inform him 3635 No you had not Will S.E.S. be able to see her future husband 3636 Not distinctly Shall she now look for that purpose 3637 Yes Selina then looked in but the mirror remained clear Emma who also looked in Saw it gradually get thick & clouded & at last the face appeared as large as life about 38 very light brown hair dark blue eyes reddish whiskers but very small, Black coat blue neckerchief & dark blue studs. After the vision disappeared the CA said 3638 You have often wished me to inform you how you should ascertain the good and truthful spirits from the evil over which appear in yours and Lord Stanhopes crystals When they appear you should ask them to show you the letters on the Stone that fastens the front of their robes. If those letters are they are the highest spirits of all. The next are Those are the angels of Hades. 86 3638 Those of _______ are the visiting Angels, Those of _______ are the Angels of death, Those of ______ and _____ are the spirits of the Sun and Moon Those of _____ and ______ are the spirits of Fire & Water If it is not of either of these letters the Spirits that appear are Evil You should write lo Lord Stanhope and without telling him what I have told you ask him to enquire of the spirit who calls himself the C.A. What the letters are on the front of his Robe. The CCs gone 11:30 PM Action ended. [symbol] 22 Feb 1853 ES crystal Invoked the C.A. 7:35 PM 3639 He will appear in the mirror of which he is the spirit. The C.A. Mirror The C.A. appeared in white as before I am afraid that I may [h??th?] you too often to appear unnecessarily, will it be more agreeable to you to give me answers at times without appearing therein yourself. 3640 I do not mind appearing at all times when not otherwise engaged. Is Abcer still the spirit of the ES Crystal 3641 Yes he is 87 Will you as my Guardian Spirit appoint a spirit to this crystal whom you may deem more advantageous & desirable for me. 3642 I will do so, Would you like Constantine or what other Spirit I will leave that to you to do what you deem best for my Guidance with his Mystical subject. 3643 I will do so I have obtained this Glass Globe from Mr. Dresser to be used by him for Spiritual Visions ought I to consecrate it to any particular Spirit or to his GS. 3644 Venus has undertaken..... a female Spirit of the AA/I order There will be no objection to Mr. D calling Almondio I presume into this Glass Receptacle. 3645 No there will not Will visions appear this Evening in this Crystal 3646 Venus will appear in this mirror Will you request Almondio to appear in this Crystal 3647 Yes I will 8 PM Now the mirrors veiled there are 4 children come in white dresses with wings holding a silk gauze canopy at each corner--the children are as tho flying & their hands & feet are visible the canopy has silver fringe & Silver cords at each corner--there is a mist under the canopy it is changing--Its a Spirit Dark braided hair dark blue eyes oval face very pale, white dress no wings She is so beautiful, she looks so proud of her beauty. 88 Will you take charge of this glass globe which Mr D. intends using as a Divining Crystal 3648 Yes Will you drive away & expel any evil spirit which may appear therein against his wish 3649 I will Will you appear to those having the gift when called 3650 I will Will you show them the visions requested 3651 I will Can you give me any information which will be of service to him in his studies by the divining crystal 3652 he will never be able to find a person whose vision is perfect regarding the crystal he will be able to find a person who will be able to see plain enough to distinguish a persons face. Is Almondio a good and truthful spirit 3653 Yes he is Emma remarked there are 5 spirits in white besides the children May I ask the meaning of those spirits behind you 3654 My attending spirits Will you appear in this manner when called by me 3655 yes Can my Seer ELL. See in this mirror the vision she was promised 3636 The Crowned Angel will answer that question Is there any information you can give me-- 3657 I will answer any question you may ask me but I cannot speak unless spoken to I [?] thanks & she left 8.20 PM 89 830 Invoked Almondio - Mr. Dressers Crystal he's here in blue, light complexion brown hair please to tell me your name 3658 Almondio Are you the GS of Mr WGD 3659 Yes Can you as his GS inform me when he will hear from his son who is now in Australia. 3670 No I cannot ISds SII cn lk fr hm We discontinued looking but a 9 PM Emma happened to look in & saw Sally standing in the crystal in a dark green or blue gown (We had as usual a chat These were her answers) 3671 How much wages should I get in the Letr. you so graciously condescended to look out for me -- perhaps Mr. D could afford to give me 6 a week besides my victuals -- You are not worth the trouble of stepping into the carriage for -- I dare say I am handsome enough for a housemaid -- Goodness me I'm laying it on thick you were going to say -- When you have other friends I am sure you cannot want me. -- I dislike you very much but I hate Mr Anderson -- You should have heard what Mr. A said the other day to his sister when I was in his crystal He said there was only two things he disliked shadows on old women & a woman knock -kneed in the eyes [?] 9h 12' PM she left 90 9.23 Lows Crystal -- The Japan -- for a vision heres Mr Anderson Miss Green so fine. Well Miss Green you look like Spring. 3672 Mr A when it comes in the middle of winter -- And so would spring if it came in this wet showery weather. -- A I am reserving the honor of taking her to the opera for the time Her Majesty visits it in state -- (aside -- I shall then be safe in Scotland -- I know most places in Scotland Can you tell us something to amuse us this winter evening 3673 I will tell you what I was going-- Sometime ago I went to an evening party and met a young lady there whom I had known for some time past, but previous to this I had been anxious to know who she wd. marry and inspected my crystal and then saw he was to be at this evening party -- he was rather an old man but not a gentleman of much fortune, and not handsome but however, they said they should see me at this evening party -- I here saw an old gentleman at least a gentleman of 50, exactly answering this ones description, the young lady was there and I went up to her and as the gentleman passed I said in 3 years time you will have 2 children & thats the papa of them. O nonsense Mr Anderson she said is it likely -- I never said a word about 91 their marrying well I said I was sure of it and she bet me a pair of gloves it would not take place and went off very much annoyed not [crossed out] 3 months after that she was married to the said Old Gentleman and when I called last she had a little boy & when I asked for the gloves she shuffled it off, and said I never said any thing about her marrying - it's just like the women I believe they begrudge any one sixpence 3674 then I had better come myself & the gloves wd. do for the wedding, Women are mean creatures if I had not been too quick she would have been at me for the gloves Where's the piano Miss (to Selina) -- turned up her nose at a £25 piano They would want three haporth of tape for a penny. even if they burnt the extra half yard when they got home. Our cook had an old capwoman in the kitchen the other day wanting a 2/6 cap for 1/9 when she came up her stairs I asked who got a half crown cap for 1/9 - She's been to the shop for her things ever since Now the housemaids come 3675 heres your favorite - one of Miss Green's maids went off about 3 months ago & she's not been heard of yet, it was in the papers, it was the youngest I think she's about 22. They have no idea where she's gone to. Our supper was just at this moment ready but not a word had been said about it -- it was being prepared in an adjoining room. 92 Can't you call her into your crystal 3676 I never thought of it, I will call her in bye bye She had a sage colored gown & black mantle any one would know her by her peculiar walk her aunt lived in Bedford Sheet at the time. Go to supper. hes gone 10 PM. On Wednesday the 23 Feb I had taken my Japan crystal to be mounted on an 8 sided agate handled holder with silver cap and rim around the crystal as opposite which is the Real Size [Son?] Saturday I obtained it back - about 1/2 past 10 PM Selena took the crystal up which I had not charged and said here are several things in but I cannot make them out & handed the crystal to Emma who immediately said it is full of things but very indistinct -- now theres some flags 12 in number Now they are falling down there's 8 left there's something coming in the middle Its changed at the bottom of the crystal theres beautiful flowers & an animal like a lamb standing upon them theres a foot on the animals head & a mist above its forming into a spirit dressed in white, it looks like gauze and a veil all over it there are beautiful stones round the waist & neck and very beautiful & all round the neck and arms, a veil covers all over down to the ground behind & nearly in front, & her shoes look like white satin shoes Please to tell me your name There's reading come in little leaves & rounds & all sorts of shapes, I can see the lady is very dark under the veil, I cannot understand the reading. 93 in the middle there is 3677 AA _____. I "The White Lady" Have you any thing you wish to communicate now there's a lot of those funny little letters come they are so thick together and very black, her dress is full like ours low neck & short sleeves, there's more things at the bottom now Are you the white lady who appears Theres some more of those little letters come I asked the spirit of the crystal to put them into English 3698 "Yes I am" Why have you appeared uncalled Theres some more of those strange words come she is looking towards me, her lips do not appear to move She is very dark & has very dark black eyes. there is such a quantity of those words keep coming & going She lifted her hand very high and there appeared 3679 "I will appear again 1/4 past 11 PM. [symbol] 1 March 1853 8 pm CA MIrror Invoked the CA. E.S. informs me that upon asking the CA who appears in his crystal what were the letters upon the front of his robe he replied 3680 "I have no letters." c.a. Then he is a spirit of Mars & cannot be depended upon. He also informed ES that Micano who he stated was the highest spirit of the sun was my GS. how can I best show ES their errors. 94 3681 You cannot satisfy him, all good spirits must have letters on the stones that fasten their robes. As I wish to confine this mirror to your appearance, who shall I dedicate it to so as to prevent evil spirits therein 3682 A spirit cannot prevent the appearance of evil spirits sometimes. Can you tell me a good spirit to dedicate it to 3683 Shealdo is a good spirit, a female spirit of the Sun but it would not hurt this mirror to call any person in it either mortals or spirits I had a young friend Alfred Oxley Proctor who died about a year ago would it be convenient for him to appear tonight 3684 he will appear when called on Tuesday evening next. When letters and words appear in the crystal which we do not understand by what form can I obtain their meaning 3685 the spirit of the crystal will translate them for you if asked Are the spirits or souls of Negroes & other races who are black on this earth, also black in the spirit world. 3686 No, men are all equal & alike. When the believers in Mahomet & other creeds not Christian die do they in the spirit world retain their belief in Mahomet. 3687 No they do not Is a belief in Christianity & the Divine birth of J.C. as promulgated by the Roman & Protestant churches essential to perfect salvation The title of "Lord Pelham" is formerly the Earl of Chichesters Eldest Son Pelhams 1 Henry Thomas Pelham Earl of Chichester & Baron Pelham of Stanmer Co: Sussex. 6.25 Aug. 1804 succeeded 4 July 1826 m. 18 Aug. 1828 Lady Mary 5th daur of the Earl of Cardigan 2 Chas. Anderson - Worsley Anderson Pelham. Earl of Yarborough & Baron Worsley. born 12 Apr. 1809. Succeeded 5th Sept 1846 m. 16 Dec 1831. Honble Maria Adelaide Maude 2nd daur of Viscount Hawarden. 3 Henry Pelham - Pelham Clinton D. of Newcastle, Earl of Lincoln born 22 May 1811 succeed 12 Jan 1851. marrd 27 Nov 1832 "Lord Pelham" See 3704 93 3688 It is By what means can we become possessed of that faith when our reason is opposed to it 3689 (No Answer) Which religion is most true, the Roman Catholic, the Protestant Catholic, the Swedenborgian or New Jerusalem.-- 3690 There are Christians in all, each thinks his religion the best, but in the end some of all will be saved. The Black Mirror Invoked Shealdo The Black Mirror appeared exceedingly dark & as tho' Emma could see for miles, but the ground & sky quite black, after considerable delay a figure appeared which for a considerable time Emma could not make out, at last she said "it is a coat as tho a man was standing sideways and I could only see a part of him, the middle -- there is something red upon his coat -- this remained so some minutes What is your name 3691 Hermann Skerbroff Why have you come uncalled 3692 I wish you to enquire who murdered me in Germany in 1843 What is the name of the town or city nearest to the place where you were murdered 3693 You are Lord Pelham are you not or am I mistaken I told him my name & he gradually got smaller so that the whole figure was perceiveable and Emma Selina inspected but the mirror did not to her appear in the slightest degree cloudy. 90 & Emma saw that he was headless. 5' past 9 The C. A. Mirror invoked Omoo Omoo appeared in black velvet robe with dark brown Curly hair, fair complexion, no whiskers, the eyes closed but very large, indeed the size of life Ex 3ce: What is your name 3694 Omoo Are you the GS of Selina Elizabeth Leigh 3695 Yes Of what order are you a Spirit Emma said he has taken his hands down & on one stone in the front of his robe is 3696 AS Will you appear when called in my ES Crystal 3967 Yes Will you cause S.E.L.'s ? future husband to appear 3698 he shall appear Emma said. he is here in black, blue handkerchief dark blue studs light brown hair & dark blue eyes & very slight whiskers This figure again appeared as a Portrait or Picture he looked pale but Emma could Even distinguish the wrinkles round the eyes 9' 30 dismissed it. 10h. 20 PM Japan Crystal Called Mr. Anderson he is here. Mr Anderson 3700 Sir 91 May I ask if you knew a Gentleman named Hermann Skerbroff? 3701 What about him he appeared this evening in my black mirror & asked me to enquire who it was that murdered him in Germany in 1843 3702 did you enquire No I did not for he mistook me for you x & upon my telling him his mistake he left & my Seer then saw with much alarm that he was headless. 3703 Yes, but he could not have known my Name Yet he did because he asked me if I was Lord Pelham 3704 What Pelham is that is he a friend of yours Well I hope he is not an Enemy tho' sometimes he is very annoying 3705 has he a Magic Mirror and was very much frightened one night by looking into it 3706 indeed Lord Stanley 20 years ago when I was in Cheshire I used to be frequently mistaken by the country wenches for one of the Stanleys 3707 I suppose so when Father & Son are together they are generally taken for one of the Family I begin to see through it all now, or begin to think so, I wondered why you had so many friends among the nobility, if you was only what you described yourself to be we had some further chat on our mutual inability to convince each other who we were, or rather were not when I said Tell me about this Hermann Skerbroff 3708 Well to tell you the truth he haunts 98 the ruins of some old buildings in Derbyshire I don't know what he should want with Lord Pelham tho' I have been told it was an old Abbey but he said he was murdered in Germany. 3709 Well so he was but he still continues to haunt that place he had some treasure deposited there, he was a money grubbing old wretch. do you know who murdered him 3710 No how should I - So I understand Miss saw her intended this evening, she had better look out soon & perhaps she will see him in reality. do you know who & what he is 3711 Whatever he is now, & thats pretty respectible his own hands worked the way to it. The more to his honor. 3712 Oh certainly but we noblemen Lord Stanley are more apt to look to the family & mean in the present station they hold, but Miss is uncommonly amiable & I hope she will soon have a good husband. How do you get on with your Magic Mirror Mr Hockley. I thought you intended using it more frequently than the large one. The spirit Augustine tells me that evil appearances cannot be avoided Can't you oblige us with another narrative this evening 3713 Why you are as bad as any little niece, I cannot poke my nose into the house but she cries out, Uncle now tell us a story. xx This was because I took off my neckerchief [illustration] The horoscope was covered with planets & figures & my face appeared at the bottom corner -- it disappeared without our being able to ascertain the name & date of the nativity. Selina had first taken the crystal & upon its being thick handed it to Emma who had very great difficulty in reading the letters there were so small and I handed her a magnifying glass which enabled her to see much plainer! 99 3714 do you know how the Marchioness is, have you seen Miss Green lately, Ive lost my dog. and cant find it. Selina said what is the reward 3715 O 10/ to you Miss, but only 5/ to any body else _ well as you are beginning xx to undress I'll go good night 8' to 11 PM. [symbol] 6th March 4' to 7. Japan Crystal To see the White Lady. Theres a Clock come and the CA mirror underneath it the clock points to 1/2 past 8. We will inspect the mirror on Tuesday Evening at 1/2 past 8. _ its clear 7 15 PM. Emma took the Crystal from Selina & there appear a horoscope in it & over it 3716 The position of the Heavenly Orbs & of other Heavenly bodies which constitutes the ever varying life of mortals in the world below at the birth of ___ Now its all Clear. 8 PM having lasted 3 1/4 of an hour. 10:25. Japan Crystal 3717 To see the White Lady Low is no longer the Spirit of the Crystal Who then is the Spirit of this Crystal 3718 The C.A. will inform you at 10' to 11 Mr Anderson walked in how are you this evening 100 3719 quite well thank you, how are you Now old Gentleman Ill lend you my grandmrs. stick which she was very fond of. You did not tell if you knew Hermen S Kerbroff or not 3720 did I not, he must have mistaken it altogether did you know him at all 3721 I have heard of him but I was not the person he wanted I am Sorry he appeared in my Bk Mirror 3722 I have reason to suppose that neither himself nor any other of the kind will appear again in it Why so 3733 From an answer to a question I had from Valvenius do you call the Spirits of Heaven or Solar Spirits into yr. Crystal 3724 Only the AA order I rather doubt the truth of some of the rest. I now began to call only the AA order myself 3725 I think that is best I asked a question of one of the Solar Spirits the other day_ She gave me an answer exactly contrary to what did happen when I asked an AA Spirit the Reason he told me they could not be depended upon. for that reason I think those spirits who appear in E.S's crystals I give their names Hunder Low Tescho are not good spirits, at least, they are not what are termed bad Spirits 101 how can I convince E.S. of that. 3726 I should have thought you would have enlightened the old gentlemans understanding a little, I suppose he will come over here soon. have you had any novelties in your crystal lately 3727 Yes several, but I find it too small to read well in it -- do you think a glass ball will do as well Yes Mr S. of the New Road made the one E.S. gave me 3728 Yes I know but I did not think they answered as well as real ones. Yes they do ES. gave me two excellent ones 3727 Thank you I am very glad of that I am not fond of the mirror at all. I use a silvered mirror 18 in x 12 3730 Are you perfectly sure of what will appr. therein In that one I can 3731 then of course its a pleasure but you did not call a mortal first did you No I called the spirit of the mirror 3732 Well now Mr. Hockley we can test the truth of one of them. Who appeared in my crystal the evening after you had used yours and I asked him who was the first that appeared in that mirror & he told me a spirit who called himself the C.A. and I asked him at the same time if I appeared in your crystal now & annoyed You & he told me "Mr Hockley was not annoyed now at my appearing but had been This proved to be precisely the fact as Mr. Leigh had whispered it to Selina but neither me or Emma were aware of it until thus mentioned 102 formerly, I assure you it was not my wish to annoy you in any way. Now? about Mr Burton do you think he will succeed _ its very doubtful (Shaking his head) altho I should have very much have liked to have undertaken the same expedition I have given him my Small Crystal & am making him a magic mirror 3733 They are a very ignorant race, I think any thing would please them, but one of the Spirits informed me that if he took a boy out who could see he would most likely Succeed, that is in passing off for a professed Conjuror, but that I remarked would be impossible under the circumstances he is going out (to Selina) How do you think you'd like to go Miss We then had some joking _ on which he noticed all we did very readily & among other things he said _ 3734 Your ma' wished you to rub your chilblains Miss before you went to bed. did you ever have the white Lady appear in yr. Crystal 3735 I have Seen her in reality I was driving one very dark night in my dog cart, and I saw the Lady all in white, She appeared Very handsome her face towards me, So plain that the horse started, that proves that animals have the 2nd Sight as well as us do you believe that animals exist hereafter I do 3736 that they never are above the condition of 103 3736 Animals, there is something appears in my crystal which comes as a marble stand a pedestal and on the top is chained a dove -with golden wings, I think it is a spirit in that shape, and the answers it gives I think is more correct than any other it is a beautiful sight + looks the picture of innocence. In seeing visions which the spirits informed me were parts of Hades I have seen this dove in the gardens have you any idea what it is No we have never seen it 3737 Why I think those ugly things appear in the magic mirrors is because the antients used them for discovering murders. the crystals + the vision + the mirror were only used for good purposes that is seeing spirits, the old magicians + astrologers used the mirrors for discerning murders + Robberies Have you had an antient Greek in your crystal, to find out his name puzzles every one that ever I knew- have you not noticed the peculiarity of spirits using the same term as you do for different things I asked Mr A his opinion of Swedenborgs assertion as to "familiar" or more properly Atmospheric Spirits _ which I read to him 3738 Well I think it is the only way we can account for their appearing but still all those things are beyond our knowledge which only extends to the things which occur in this This was the exact time 104 world. have you heard about that girl at Ipswich Mr Hockley lately- strange thing - I went down + saw her she appeared inanimate, I was very much shocked at her appearance I will call her some evening into the crystal 3739 There was a great outcry about her, but I have not heard anything of her lately I am quite ignorant whether she is alive or dead. What's the time by your watch pray hes taken it out + said 3740 20 minutes to 12 are you in a hurry there is only one more question I wish to ask Have you ever enquired when a person is mesmerized if their spirit leaves the body or whether it is a wandering spirit that enters them - I have been much troubled about it lately, I mesmerized a servant girl lately + she became clairvoyant + I very much fear that was the case. I gave my opinion thereon 3741 do you think there is a way of making a person see in a crystal - I know there is a way by black magic, but of course I should not do that. We tried it once. Do all your dreams come true. I can tell almost any thing that is about to happen to me, so near that I can tell when a letter is coming what post mark is on it - but I will wish you good night Good night-- hes gone 105 [symbol] 8 March 1853 The C A Mirror Invoked the CA The C A is here I was informed on Sunday evening that Low is no longer the spirit of my Japan crystal and that you wd. tell me the name of the spirit who now has charge of it 3742 Ada Is Ada a male or female spirit 3743 A female spirit of Hades Is Ada a good spirit 3744 Yes Is Abcer still the spirit of my ES crystal 3745 Constantine is the spirit if it Omoo appeared the other Evg + his letters were __ what did that signify 3746 A spirit of the Sun Is there any objection to my giving ES the information relative to the letters on the robes you gave me 3747 No there is not [sentence struck out] Swedenborg says (EU127) that man after death retains his memory of all his concerns in the world is that the case 3748 No it is not He also says "that the inhabitants of every earth After death become spirits + remain near the same earth is that correct 3749 No it is not Swedenborg also says H & H 421 The world of spirits is not Heaven, neither is it Hell but it is a middle place or state between both, for thither men cometh after 106 death and then after a stated time according to his life in the world is either elevated into Heaven or cast into Hell is he right 3750 Yes 8' past 8 The C A 's gone Presently Emma said - the mirror is cloudy again + theres reading Coming 3751 "Bertha Von Rosenberg will appear in the Magic Mirror at 1/2 past 8 8.30 PM The Black Magic Mirror The mirror speedily veiled + Bertha Von Rosenberg appd. first at a great distance + then appeared to come nearer getting much larger + more distinct - dressed as before May I ask if you are happy 3752 I am happy now and shall not appear again in the spirit form to any one on earth Can you tell me now in English what you told me the other evening in a language we could not underst.d 3753 I cannot---------------------language [?] has to depart 5' to 9 The whole body appeared, brown hair very dark eyes + very peculiar color her faced looked semi-transparent + she kept her eyes so intently upon Emma's + were so large + bright that Emma after a few minutes observed they began to make her rapidly sleepy, which was the cause of my dismissing her 9 PM ES Crystal Invoked Constantine 3754 He will appear on Tuesday evening next 107 Called Alfred Oxley Proctor Here is something white come - its head moves it seems to expand I requested the Spirit of the Mirror to answer for him to then appeared 375 The next time he appears here he will be able to answer your questions. On which evening will it be agreeable to him to be called 3756 Any evening you call him. Japan Crystal 9.15 PM. Invoked Ada Here is a lady Come in white thick dress fastened round the Waist, her arms folded in front, Beads round her neck and a cross like silver she looks so Calm, dark black hair, plain behind her ears, a veil folded on the head & falling behind the head. Be pleased to inform me your name 3757 ADA did you ever dwell upon this Earth 3758 No May I ask the meaning of your appearing in those beads 3759 It is the order of Spirits to which I belong. What are the letters 3760 AA I Will you please to convey to Low my thanks, for the favors he has conferred by appg. &.showing visions in this crystal While under his charge 3761 Yes I will Shes gone 20 past 9 PM n.x. I had just remarked to Selina who was sitting with us "We musn't make any crude remarks, she catches us up so. 108 Japan Crystal Called Mr W G Dresser heres Sally come Good Eve Miss Sally how do you do this Eve 3762 Better in health than I am in temper -- I dare say you care a great deal about it -- I thought you called it intellectual -- When the weathers better, you were to come + see us -- Why of course his Lordship will take you out I am sure you dont want me. -- When am I to sleep -- I am sure I dont wish to tire you out -- Yes but you dont say any thing about the side looks. nx do you Sally know me in the spirit world 3763 I have enough of you in the real, without knowing you there goodnight called Mr W G D here's Sally comeback 3764 I wish you wd. make that impertinent Dark gentleman hold his tongue. he said "the housemaid was not smothered under the fine Lady. do you mean Mr Anderson 3705 He is a young man sitting in a very beautiful room with his crystal in his hand. I suppose its Mr Anderson, what name do you know him by 3766 C. A. W. L. after some further banter she left 1/4 to 10 PM saying 109 3767 There he sits in his easy velvet chair & says if his Grandmother was to die & leave him her money he'd marry me; I'll come again Called WG.D No vision Called Mr Anderson here he is Selina said how are you Ms Anderson 3768 Quite well thanky dearest. got a gumboil. Miss they are disagreeable things Dont put it down at Mr Hockley Sel. "Shall you come to the assizes 3769 Yes my life if you are going to be there. I told him what Sally had said 3770 Perhaps I might, but I haven't a grandmother to die. Can you form any idea how you appear so instan[t]aneously in my Crystal when I call you. 3771 No I have not do not others appear the Same--how did you get on tonight with your visions I told him about Bertha Von Rosenbourg 3772 Then I suppose by that she's happy, thats a good job Theres a person appears in my Crystal & says he knows You. he's rather Short very red hair very [?] off the head rather ferret eyes. bright red whiskers, he has a knife very plain, reasonably large The crystals remained perfectly clear. The mirror became slightly clouded. 110 3773 nose, dark brown eyes & very short such a walk oh dear -- I saw you sitting in a small room together I was going to tell you about this Lady the first time I saw her she was sitting in a small room black worsted gloves holes in the fingers grey shawl black bonnet, rather the worse for wear, on the other side was the little man buttoned up in no end of comforters Miss looked sanctified + Mr H as tho he was bursting with rage I of course asked you where they lived she said something about the "Parsons, but what followed wd. puzzle the Old gentleman himself to read Who is she Mr Hockley I told him 3774 And you are their illustrious friend + no doubt they think themselves duly honored with the acquaintance -- I think Master [Wills?] exceedingly like you After some banter he left 10' to 11 PM [symbol] 15 March 1853 8 PM ES Crystal Called Alfred Oxley Proctor decd. Called 3 times /no vision/ Invoked Constantine 3 times no vision 8.30 Japan Crystal Invoked Ada No vision The C A Mirror Invoked the C A No vision 111 Selina took the Japan Crystal which to her became immediately clouded + something appeared therein like writing - but to Emma it remained perfectly clear, upon Selina again taking it it clouded + a face appeared + something all round it but indistinct + upon her taking up the ES there appeared a face much plainer than she usually sees them-- with peaked nose + very little whiskers + the crystal appeared full of objects which kept moving + changing - + remd. so for 1/2 an hour [symbol] 11 Mar 1853 Japan Crystal I tried again but the crystal remd. perfectly clear to Emma altho to Selina it was crowded with indistinct figures Japan Crystal [symbol] 12 Mar 1853 7.40 PM The crystal remained perfectly clear to Emma tho to Selina it remd quite thick + some object appeared which lasted 40' 20' to 11 PM Called Mr Anderson he immediately appeared to Emma but indistinctly did it ever happen to you to lose your power of seeing in the crystal 3775 O yes for a couple of months together have you had any novelties in your crystal lately 3776 I am very seldom able to look in it I've seen the little Lady with the long nose again she blew me up or rather blew you up, she was very much annoyed at it + said she shd not fail to hint it to Mr Hockley that was on Friday night 112 I saw Sally in her usual sweet temper If I show her any thing she says Oh its very well for a housemaid. I asked his opinion + read my letter to ES on the subject of the diversity of names 3777 It may be so It is the same with clairvoyants have you not noticed it - it is exactly the same with them if you ask two of them have [Ely & Squirrell?] been in your crystal 3778 She is still living Has Herman S Kerbroff appeared in your crystal yet 3779 Yes I cant tell what the fellow wants he wishes to try + claim acquaintance with me very much - it was not me he asked for in your crystal tho All I know of him is what he says of himself + he mentioned the name of a person I know, and I went and asked if he knew such a person + he said he haunted the ruins of some old place in Derbyshire where some money was hid but he was killed abroad Cannot you tell the name of the place 3780 I will ask for you but he said he was murdered in 1843 that's only 10 years ago 3781 1743 I think Sir Have you been to the Sal le' Brun in Piccadilly amongst other amusements theres some very clever tricks there, I have often wondered at not seeing you there. we then had a chat about Theater, Opera house 113 did you ever on looking at a small object in your crystal use a magnifying glass. We did successfully 3782 Is it possible they become larger. I get on better now I have a larger glass I will try it (the magfr.) with my little crystal - it is nearly 6 inches round, I see yours is a great beauty, mine has a small flaw in it I do not know such a place as Sal le' Brun in Piccadilly 3783 "Brun" is only a nic name on account of a certain lady going there After some other conversation he said he weighed 3784 13 stone 4 I weighed 14 stone 8 in my shirt sleeves a short time ago he looked at his watch + said 3785 Its a 1/4 past 11 I said its half past 3786 I cant be a quarter slow can I or that confounded rascal forgot to wind it up last night, if I wasnt to do every thing he would never do it - well I'll send Mr Burton good night 25' to 12 Called Mr Burton heres Mr Anderson come back 3787 he cant come why not 3788 because he's engaged 114 [symbol] Mar 22 1853 CA Mirror 1/4 to 7 PM Invoked the C A The mirror immediately became cloudy + Emma saw after some delay Mr Burton appeared in dark Coat + dark Trousers standing obliquely from Emma so that she saw most of his back 3789 You called for me on Sunday evening I am sorry I was engaged what did you want did you not write me word that you would be with me next Friday 3790 Yes I did I shall I regret to say, be engaged that day but any other I will be at your service 3791 I had great hopes of seeing you before I left England when do you think of leaving London 3792 Early in April have you succeeded with the little Magic Crystal I gave you 3793 I cannot see in it myself neither can I find any one else that can, but I am in hopes of doing so To whom shall I dedicate the Black Magic Mirror I am making for you 3794 That of course you understand better than myself, I should think my GS the best do you know Mr Anderson whom I asked on Sunday to request you to appear 3795 No I do not do you know now in the Spirit World what you are doing at this moment in the body or where you are in the body [?] 115 3796 It is the spirit you see not the body do you mean the spirit that animates the body or the spirit which is the "other self or counterpart 3797 The spirit that always remain in the Atmosphere do you know my "other self" I mean the atmospheric spirit which resembles myself 3798 Yes I do Can you bring him into the mirror at the same time that you are here 3797 Not at the same time Can you give me any information that will be of service to Lieut Burton in the body 3800 I know nothing more than he knows as our counterpart spirits know no more than we do who are [clogged?] to this Earth 3801 The Guardian Spirit knows all things past present + to come but we do not Now you are in the "spirit" do you know your GS + will you tell me his name 3802 I know him Will you tell me his name 3803 I do not know his name but I know him he has no name with us how near are you to the Earth or are you upon it the same as in the body 3804 Our world is in the atmosphere occasionally we visit the earth I will return hes gone 1/4 past 7 116 20' past 7 Invoked the CA. The CA is here ex.d As to my Father Do not go to him if you do you will be involved in great trouble. 3805 his age renders it impossible for him to remain much longer, but he will remain a considerable time amongst you, I cannot tell you how long for spirits have no idea of time. I invoked you on Tuesday last but Emma being unwell She could not "See" I am sorry I gave you the trouble to appear unnecessarily. Knowing that she could not See, I did not appear._ 3806 It never troubles me. Some part of my happiness consists in doing good- or in giving information will do so- or prevent evil. Will Emma be able to see in my ES crystal my young friend Alfred Oxley Proctor who died about a year ago, I am afraid to call him in this fearing it may alarm her- 3807 The Laws that govern the spirit world render it impossible that his spirit can make itself small enough to enter a crystal at present. His parents with a natural anxiety + especially his mother wishes to know if he is happy. 3808 I will enquire but it is advisable not to force him into a crystal. 27 to 8 I will be back in 1/2 an hour. 117 The mirror became perfectly clear precisely as the half hour was up. The mirror veiled & the CA appeared 3809 "He is happy" may I ask if he has any communication he would wish to make to his mother 3810 No he has not has he seen any relation who died before him as his Grandfather or Grandmother 3811 Yes he has his Father + mother are going to Australia - if they do so will it be beneficial to them 3812 Yes it will hes gone 12' past 8 PM 8.20 Enquired of the CA if we could see the spirit of ELL my Seer 3813 In sixteen minutes 24 to 9 Mists thick, theres one appeared in black dressed trimmed round with white, its a side face & the eyes are shut. What is your name 3814 Emma Louisa Leigh It is a long time dear Emma since appeared before Will you answer me some questions 3815 Willingly Can you tell me what we had better do for Emma's spine & headache which trouble her so much. 3816 The one proceeds from the other, time alone will cure it Can you appear in any dress you please 3817 I can but it is right I should appear in black for dark indeed is the future 118 that awaits me in this world, may it be brighter hereafter. Do you know me in the Spirit World 3818 Yes I do Do you know the gentleman who appears in our crystal under the name of Mr Anderson. 3819 No I dont know him That is not his right name, the name of his Guardian Spirit is CAWL. Shall I ever know him in the body 3820 He will not be known to you for some years In what way do you amuse yourselves or pass your time in the Spirit World 3821 Some wander about in gloomy discontent and others in giving happiness to all around them, when any great national trouble is about to happen they all feel it as the present To what do you allude 3822 To the overthrow of Louis Napoleon have you any foreknowledge when that will take place 3823 I have no idea of time Will he make England 3824 I know not, but we feel that a great calamity is pending that will throw thousands in distress, husbands & wives will be separated & children will become orphans. We feel it, we know it. But that will more immediately relate to people on the Continent will it not. 3825 To France Austria Spain & England 119 Will Russia then escape 3826 No. No. Which do you prefer to appearing in, this mirror or the ES 3827 It makes no difference I can appear in either As to myself 3828 You would no well to seek another situation What &c 3829 I have not, this one is too much activity for the mind & not enough for the body When I ask the name of anyone's GS I am told a different name from what ES receives in his crystal how is that 3830 It simply depends on whether the spirit you enquire of is of the same degree as the one you enquire after. if it is the same you are answered truly, but if higher or lower they cannot tell correctly being out of their sphere If the spirit of a person is of the CA order You should ask a spirit of the CA order his name. I have recently changed my GS from Hunder a spirit of the sun to the Crowned Angel & my crystal spirits have also been changed, have I done right 3831 Yes I am afraid that Tescho the GS of Earl Stanhope is an evil one. how can I convince ES of that fact 3832 Most of the answers that ES receives in his crystal are so very frivolous, that that alone I should think would convince him that his spirit is not of a high order I mean Tescho 120 But ES has also the CA for the spirit of his crystal 3833 He's certainly not the CA who appears in your crystal There are a great many obstacles to overcome & surmount in studying these mysterious sciences, and also a large amount of belief required, those obstacles E.S. will not be able to surmount and I have no doubt before he dies he will entirely abandon them. But his rank in society & learning & service give him great advantages 3834 Yes but ES has not the amount of knowledge about them that you have & his son is so very much against them. I have been nearly 29 years a devoted searcher into these occult subjects -- considering my limited means & a believer in alchemy as the transmutation of metals, do you think there is truth in alchemy. 3835 I have been assured there is not, some have been induced to practice it, for the sake of getting money & others ------- 10 PM 3836 I will come again in ten minutes 10.10 She is come back again & said 3837 Mr Burton seems dissatisfied at your not being able to see him on Friday I hope he will succeed in his undertaking 3838 he may succeed but it is very doubtful Do you know your sister Selina in the spirit world 3839 Yes 121 how can we improve her power of Seeing 3840 I have been assured that if it is not a natural gift it cannot by any means be obtained. As to the [?] 3841 I will enquire for you When next Tuesday eg. 3842 Yes as any other evening before that which you will name Can you tell me how or by what law sonambulists in the Magnetic Sleep see distant object & places. 3843 When a person is mesmerised & falls sound asleep, the spirit is also unconscious and wandering spirits who are always travelling about unobserved by all, enter the body and remain there & it depends upon them whether the answers given by the clairvoyant are correct or otherwise Then I am afraid it may be prejudicial to the welfare of their soul 3844 Yes that is the only evil belonging to mesmerism. I find that all women who I mesmerise I have great power over them & they become exstatic, which has proved as source of great anxiety I know. -- how does that happen 3845 by the same law that the weak mind always yields to the strong one. May I ask you seriously if you & others in the spirit world believe in the Divine Birth of J.C. as professed by the Church. 3846 Some believe in that, and others partially retain the belief they believed in on this Earth 122 When a person dies on this Earth, does the spirit that animates the body and the spirit in the atmosphere unite or do they Continue Separate 3847 The one passes with the other they have in future one spiritual Existence She is gone 26' past 10 PM The mirror is still thick here is someone coming in a dark dress, it's Sally but so cross. Well dear Sally how do you do 3848 I done say it matters a great deal about me Why are you so cross in the spirit state when you are so pleasant in the body 3849 You know as well as I do--you know I don't like her to appear, you might just as well promise me now -- because I want to enter both, but I am not jealous so you have no occasion to think it. After some similar banter she left 1/4 to 11. Called Mr Anderson he is here Did you ever call yourself or Georgina into your Crystal 3850 I did not know it was possible to do it is it Yes just as easy as Constraining anyone Else 3851 Well but they dont answer do they do you yourself appear and answer satisfactorily No but Emma does 3852 I was informed of that by Sally I have informed that Mr. A was dressed with a white waistcoat worked with gold leaves round the pockets & end.--I remembered that I had taken off my collar & neckf. The crystal did not get at all clouded to Emma but to Selina it appeared very much so 123 3853 I could have enlightened your understanding upon that point have you been to a ball in that fine waistcoat 3854 I saw you in Hyde Park last Sunday in a claret colored carriage & bay horses with two ladies with you I have not been there this 20 years upon a Sunday. we then had a long chat & he left. [symbol] 23 Mar 1853. 1025 PM Japan Crystal Invoked Ada No vision Called Mr S.E.C. Young No vision Called Mr Anderson No vision [symbol] 27 March 1853 ES. Crystal Invoked Constantine To inform me if we could see Octavus in this crystal or the mirror I was going to give Lieut Burton 3855 "In the F. H. Minor The F. H. Minor Now theres something coming it appears Misty its getting longer, its a spirit - very fair hair, looks very youthful & beautiful. Golden hair fastened in a band & hangs down the back, in white Robe & Wings. Please to tell me yr. name 3856 Octavus Are you agreeable that this mirror should be dedicated to you 3857 Yes I am. When I asked our visitor his name he replied You are Wm Glaybrook [?chener] are you not. I S[?] I am persuaded it was not Mr. Binton. 124 When F.R.B requests you to appear or allow visions of mortals will you do so to those having the gift 3858 I will Will you at his Request favor him with advice when in Mental Anxiety & danger 3859 Yes Can you give me any information that will be useful to him -- Whilst waiting for this answer Octavus gradually got Smaller & disappeared & Emma said its thick here is some one coming, in a dark dress, a mans dress, its Lieut Burton, now hes plainer Shall we have the pleasure of Seeing you again before you leave England. 3860 I am afraid not Do you know in that state whether you will be able to See or not in the mirror 3861 I shall not be able to See Who is the lady, Louisa Colthurst you wished to see 3862 I am not aware that I requested to see her. Emma remarked he looks very surprized & I asked have you mesmerised her lately -- & Emma said now he seems to stare still more. Emma could only see the face dark hair moustachios but the dress was covered by the mist.--hes gone 3863 Called R.F. Burton he cannot appear tonight Requested Octavus to allow Emma to have a vision that would please instruct her heres Mr Anderson with his fine waistcoat on, a white satin ground & flowers & gold leaves & tendrils down the wstcts front & collar 125 I am happy to see you, the ladies very much admire your waistcoat 3864 It is too smart but I dont very often wear it Who sent you into my mirror 3865 I thought it was Mr Burtons If Mr Burton likes I will amuse the little darkies sometimes By what name shall he call you CAWL. 3866 Or Mr Anderson I think I have got abt. 20 names. I had a dark looking foreigner in just now who took me for Mr Dresser. 3867 Was he an officer in the army then for no private gentn. wears mousts. dont they really 3868 Private coxcombs & fops Why you have got a little piece 3869 If I was to sell out I should cut them off tomorrow. I suppose you would if there was to be an invasion 3870 then I had better see about it at once for it would look rather suspicious to sell out only a few days before. 3871 The first that always appears is that [lad?] I told you about. I wish you would ask it to appear in my crystal 3872 certainly I will A man came in last night with light hair & moustache, I don't know his name I asked him what he wanted & he very politely turned & walked off. 126 I suppose he was one of our counterparts 3873 Perhaps so I suppose I shall see you soon as you promised at the Lyceum, but I am not going on a fools Errand What is coming out at the Lyceum 3874 I will look in tomorrow & let you know Why dont you go to the Haymarket theres an extravaganza there. The Ladies like the Lyceum because of the beautiful scenery, besides the Haymarkets so far off. 3875 Where you like, its all the same to me I will tell you where theres a nice little Theatre to see you at & the Ladies "The National Standard' That is too aristocratic -- heres dad come, will you come in again at 1/2 past 10 3870 Yes I supposed you'l sport your diamonds 10 30 F. H. mirror (Mr Burton's) He appeared [?] in black coat & trousers. the black mirror appeared quite white. 3877 Have you ever made one of those mirrors that are made of white silk & open in 3 separate pieces No tell me how they are made 3878 You get two pieces of mahogany, at least you have them made like this -- & fastened together like two thick covers of a book a square thick piece of glass & exactly in the middle of this glass a small hole is bored thro., about the size of a thimble and on each side is white silk drawn 127 into the hole and fastened in the middle and on the outside as well then the glass is put in the middle of these two pieces of mahogany + a little catch put on to catch them all 3 together, I find them better than the black mirror you would be surprised the curious way in which they appear how then do you see if the two pieces are fastened together 3879 the top piece of mahogany is open it catches like this one- the top piece is opened and you see the white silk thro the glass only there is a piece of white silk on the top of the glass which makes them look better Will you show Emma one in this mirror 3880 I'll go and fetch one he left + in about 5 minutes returned 3881 here it is just like this with two catches it opens like a book the silk is seen round the edge - lay it on the table + look into it and I am told the scenery is an inch to every mile yard the glass is 8 inches square Is the silk that covers it "Persian" 3882 Its silk gauze What is the use of the hole in the middle 3883 I dont know the hole is larger than a Thimble its near an inch in diameter as possible the glass is nice thick plate I'll get one made forthwith 3884 You will be surprized how beautiful the They won because of him unkown about [??] [??] box 128 Scenery is _ Scenes of India When did you learn that Curious Method of Dimming 3886 CAWL told me the way to do it did you ever call past events in the mirror Mr Hockley - I mean great Events, the battle of Waterloo-Trafalgar etc I saw the battle of Waterloo in this & of course an inch to a mile. I saw 8 miles round, I dont know how its done at all, those things I will make one for myself & one for ES. 3887 Better have a deal one for ES. dont you think. I give - as good as I keep myself - 3888 I dont mean that, only he'l think it extravagance to have Mahogany You must do the Middle Yourself The Mahogany you can get made, I did mine in 3 days My sister cut out the silk velvet - Mary pasted it together I hope you'l try it. Are you present in this room with us 3889 I dont know how you mean when you make this box I will give you all the instructions as you go on with it, & lend Miss an old pair of gloves to put on If you aren't present how do you see those who are in this Room & know what they say to each other 3890 In the body I am at the present time inspecting my Crystal, just at the same time you see the formation of other persons in yours - I must tell you that on Saturday night I, when not out, I look in the Crystal longer than any other 129 3891 Nights I did so last night & a pretty sight saw Mr Anderson then detailed at full length the whole of our various Actions in putting up a new Arabian bedstead & most ludicrously correct—& from his dialogue he appeared then to have become concerned that our Situation in life was what I had always represented to him—but which he had entirely disbelieved and he Concluded by saying 3892 "If you are happy I envy you. do you think we shall have war with France 3893 No Not with France Do you think we shall have a war 3894 Yes—France & England against Austria & Russia Selina remarked "I wonder if he will go 3895 I don't want, but I cant help it, dont you think it would look very bad selling my Commission Not so bad as Lord [W??ley] bolting off the field 3896 he ought to have been shot and would have been. but for his influence, it does seem hard for a young man to lose his life, especially an only Son too—You would Soon miss me then & soon find out how Good I was— I don't exactly fear being killed, but I dont like being Wounded, besides one is never fit for much afterwards—after ones been in battle, it breaks them up so, We shall see our old friend among the Militia I mean WH. but I suppose you are in a hurry to go to bed. 130 No I am not 3897 If I was you my dear Miss (Selina) I never would have him. he's a shocking temper, you know how dear you are to me, I should not like to see you throw yourself away, I have often turned it over in my mind to propose myself but such a rash act as marriage requires a deal of Consideration [symbol] 10.30 PM. F.H. Mirror Called R F Burton No Vision Called Mr Anderson Immediately, he is here on a black horse What is your horse's name 3898 Firefly between 7 + 8 years old, I've been out for a ride, I am sorry I could not go to the Theatre—I told you I should go and see but I have not been able—its 18' to 11 is it not You are 4 minutes Slow 3899 Again You keep very bad time 3900 half an hour ago it was exactly London Time have you seen my Claret Carriage & my two Nieces lately 3901 I am afraid its all here now, I congratulated myself that I had found you out and began fishing on Old Gentleman, + the old Gent.n always smiled & looked so knowing & now she laughs against me —Ill take a glass of Wine with you I dont like Grog. All Country folks make a practice of sitting 131 down on Sunday Afternoons to drink Grog After a great deal of idle talk I said I cant think what is the use of the hole in the mirror you told me of. 3902 Why dont you try it without the hole then I think it would be quite as well— this is my New Crystal then what do you think of it What is the name of the Spirit it is dedicated to 3903 CAWL Good bye-good bye Miss he's ridden off—now theres his Groom on a dark horse a very dark one. & a cockade in his hat [symbol] March 29th, 1853 C A Mirror 1/4 past 7. Invoked the C.A The C A appeared in White as usual—the Mirror was veiled when Emma Sat down & she immediately said there is a good deal of writing 3904 The Gentleman that calls himself Mr Anderson mistook C A W L in his directions for making the white Mirror , no hole should be made thro the glass, the Silk on the underside of the glass should be made tight and the silk at the top very loose so that it may be caught up at the top with a piece of wood over it, he did not intend to Mislead you for he made his own like it Then I suppose the hole is to look thro' like looking into a box 3905 Yes Mr D. appeared the size of life to the head & shoulders & extraordinarily[?] plain every mark & pimple even appeared he looked towards me & his appearance of cold & astonis[h]ment when spoken to completely convulsed Emma, the spectacles appeared to magnify the eye. Will you please to show Emma how it should be made 132 3906 I will and I will return in ten minutes 30' past 7 Now the C A 's come back & something square has formed at the bottom it looks like an accordion how large should it be 3907 Eight inches square & 2/3" thick with the case when Crown up straight. the sides leather. Is that better than a black mirror 3908 Yes, it is much better for scenery than seeing spirits - such as Foreign places a great many people together May I dedicate it to you- 3909 Yes the C A's gone 10' to 8. Called E.S.S Here's someone very like Ms Dresser, but with spectacles on in black coat & waistct & very dark Half Will you please to tell me your name 3910 No answer If you are N G S put up your hand 3911 (he's put his hand up) Do you know me in the spirit world 3912 (he nods his head) Will you appear when called next Tuesday 3913, he's nodded, Will you ask ESS to appear 3914, he nods his head he's gone 1/4 past 8. **omitted could not" approach near enough the home is made by the strength of their will, but most of those places where the rappings are heard for money, are cases of importance. 133 Called ELL. here is some one in black What's your name 3915 Emma Louisa Leigh Why do you appear in that gloomy dress 3916 I like this best. Do you wish me to wear any other. Mr Burton is waiting to appear. ? 3917 Your spirit goes wherever your thoughts dwell and what is the cause of persons appearing after death. Can we commit sin in the spirit state-- is can My atmospheric spirit commit any sin. 3918 No There is now much excitement caused by spirit rappings as it is termed in which noises are made by spirits who represent themselves as the deceased friends or relatives of the parties present. are they as they represent themselves. 3919 In some cases if a party very urgently wished to see their father or mother or any deceased relative, their atmospheric spirit would join the spirits of their decd relative & thereby make themselves heard if not seen By what means do they make these noises audible 3920 The noises are made by the atmospheric spirit not by the spirit of the decd relative that could not. ^xx Spirits have as much dread of human beings as human persons have of spirits and that is why one shows 134 the other, but should they be very much wished to make themselves known they would much rather rap than be seen. When a circle of persons sit round a table with their hands upon it - + it moves about can you tell me by what means or by what [?] it does do The table must be made of pine wood and 6 persons or at least 5 by placing their hands downwards upon the table it gets after they have been sitting in 3921 that position for ten minutes so thorly charged with the magnetic blind the same as a clairvoyant not in the Mesmeric ship it ascends of its own accord the persons keeping their hands upon it many are imposed upon by that means it is not probable that spirits would appear merely for the purpose of upsetting chairs + tables and alarming people to say nothing of occasionally bruising them Shall I depart now as Mr Burton is waiting to appear have you any urgent reason for wishing to leave so soon Not at all I would stay longer but Mr Burton says he was called first the 3922 other evening 18' to 9 1/4 to 9 Called Mr Burton Mr Burton is here only the head + shoulders + so large he looks so cross Good Evening Sir 133 3923 good evening, I should have taken it rather more polite if you had called me first this Evening, after having called me the other evening when I could not appear— If the Spirits do not appear in my Crystal and answer my questions I shall be very cross with them, will that do them any good. I told him I had made the Mirror &c 3924 I am very much obliged to you for what you have done and I think you can do nothing more. This is now Tuesday evg. 9 PM. Can you tell me where You now are in the body 3925 No I cannot. Will you See me before you leave London 3926 I am afriad I shall not be able Will you accept my best thanks for your kind present 3927 I hope you will wear them as a slight token of my friendship hes gone Called Selina Eliz Leigh Selina is here at full length in her Cotton dress & jacket as at present Are you my seer's Sister 3928 Sh. Why dont you ans.r my questions properly 3929 What questions. In what way do you amuse Yourself in the Spirit World 3930 I do nothing 136 do you know your Sister Emma in the Spirit World 3931 No she is too Clever for me. She's gone 9. PM. 1/4 Past 9 Called Mr Anderson. He is here large plaid Trousers , reddish + grey ground dark waistcoat, black frock Coat , dark yellow gloves & cane with Silver top. Good Evg. Im told to set you right about the New mirror You instructed me to make 3932 was I not right No quite different 3933 Well I am sure I did not mean to lead you wrong, but I think I know how it was I cant look in and write at the Same time, I get on talking & forget half of it. If you will allow me I will tell you how it is to be made 3934 I shall be very much obliged if you will draw the pattern & let me draw one from it I did so & also stated the method. 3935 I perfectly understand & am much obliged I will have one made , as I suppose I Cannot get one made correct. I'll make you one when I make my own 3936 You are very Kind but I think from those instructions, I can manage myself. I suppose the silk must be thicker than What I told you, I suppose the persian must be joined no I think its not wide Enough.—I think my Sister bought some 137 to go under a white slip, at least I paid for it & I will tell her to get some like it for me We then had a long idle talk & joking & amongst it he sd. 3937 You know the old gentleman I took you for, just before I found out who you really were, he went down into the neighborhood of Seven Oaks, I don't know who he went to visits -- when he came back I asked him how our friend the MC was -- (you often joking about her) but he was quite ignorant what I meant, I was so vexed the next time I saw him, especially as a young scamp knew all about it, and got the laugh of me -- do you eat suppers, I think its a very bad thing for you I asked him to come after supper & he left 1/4 past 10 Mr A is here 3938 I told Georgina about it, she was very much surprized, I promised you should see her I'll go and fetch her. here he is Miss Georgina has a white dress & white satin sash, she looks so nice. 3939 Mr A She is very shy Mr Hockley I had better speak for her. G Hold your tongue Charles A O its nothing to her she would as soon kiss a cobler as a Lord if he was a good looking man like you are Mr Hockely G You cannot call hourself handsome I'm sure A If I dont, other people do, but shes a 138 3940 person I dont care about, she very politely said I was a very handsome young Man. G. What silk thing has he made me A. Yes but she did not know what it was for G I told her it was a remarkable invention Mr A.'s going to cut up your silk under slip 3941 G. I know he cant do that, he doesnt know where she is Miss Georginas gone. 3942 A how is it I never see a book in your hand Miss (to Selina ) -- Talking about Shilling parlor libraries I ll tell you a book that must please you that's Lady Agnes Duff Gardens Translation of the Village Doctor only a shilling -- Just ready in boards 1/- or cloth 2/6 or Elegantly bound in calf 4/- -- Is that a new fashioned polka youve got Miss (to Selina) I hate those sailors Jackets. -- I suppose when I direct to you I can put F Hockley Eng [symbols] East Croyden -- Well I'll wish you good night , oh have You Seen that bird I told you about, when I get home I will send it in in the mean time Miss Green will Amuse you. 10.30 PM. Called WH he is here in full length. black frock coat, dark Grey Trousers, cherry buttons, Dark waistcoat, hands in his Pockets Emma remarked that as Mr A came back he took out of his pocket a white silk hdf black hand by he came along 139 I hope you are quite well 3943 I am quite well thank you he is here in full length black frock coat &c here is Mr Anderson come in on the other side 3944 Mr Hockley can you have time to look in on Friday Evening any time just for ten minutes Good Evening Selina told him to take his hands out of his pocket 3945 "Walker" Selina sd. cant you tell us a story 3946 tell her she is good for something I'm sure thats a story hes gone [symbol] 3rd April 1853 Japan Crystal 20' to 8 Called Mr Anderson He is here in black frock coat + trousers - His white + gold waistct. white cravat + white lace insertion shirt + dress boots I am sorry I had not the opportunity to look in on Friday as promised 3947 Never mind have you made your new glass according to my instructions 3948 Yes I will fetch it he's left- now hes come back 3949 There look he held up & it looked like the one Emma saw with a round glass at the top. & I asked him if he had used it 3950 No you did not tell me how to use it Whether it was to be charged or not. did not CAWL give you instructions 3951 Yes but I did not know they would do for both how were you told to use it 140 What the first one Yes 3952 Exactly the same as the Crystal by charging it and then exorcising what appeared that is how you [?] are, it is it not., Will you tell me the Words of Your "Call" 3953 I will on Tuesday Evening Shall I be able to see [?] 3 [?] this [?]. 3954 I see no reason why you should not. That will appear [?n] your Crystal on Tuesday Evening the Dove—Do you think this is right (holding up the Mirror ) I cant make out what you mean by Persian Silk, I have ended your Horoscope.&c. [N???] that's no great news 3955 When [?] you expect to see [?] I want to know [?] has Mrs [B?nton] found out who I am, I know [?] how very well by sight, he seems a fine fellow Have You read his "Falconry in the Indus" 3956 I told you some time ago I had begun it but never finished it Have you ever called Spirits into a glass shaped bell 3957 I dont know what you mean did you ever read of [?] [off???ng] Diamonds from the bottom of the Sea by these means. 3958 Yes but I did not believe it Are you [?] that he could take the bad [?] out of Diamonds & Manfoldly increase their Value 3959 Yes but it could not be by [?] means It is a [?] [39?0] I wish they were not I should have tried them 141 tried them long before this for one. Can you tell me the sign Miss Georgina has in her ascendt. 3961 I don't know at all, You know I told you one of Miss Greens nieces went away some time ago, I had a letter from her today she is married, & wants me to make it up with her aunt. and told me at the same time she knew the Old Lady would not refuse any thing I asked her Will you call her and let us ask her 3962 Yes shall you be disengaged at 1/2 past ten Cant I see Lt Burton 3963 You had better ask him 8h10 PM Call Lt. RF Burton No vision 20' past 8 PM To see Mr WG Dresser here he is with his spectacles on, only his head shoulders to all my questions he only answered by nodding his head & giggling at us & at length I requested him urgently to leave when there appeared 3964 They said I should prove a troublesome customer & so I will" After using very strong efforts Mr D. left 35' past 8 1/2 past 10 PM Called Mr Anderson Heres Mr Dresser -- he would still only nod & giggle at us to Emmas great vexation & after twice ex.cd he left 3965 Called Mr Anderson hes here as before -- I hold him about Mr D annoying 142 and giggling at me so stupidly & asked if he knew a a constraint that would act effectively 3966 No I do not I have always found the other answers well which I will give you on Tuesday morning. Are you in England now 3967 Yes and not fourteen miles from you have you requested Miss Green to forgive the young lady 3968 No I've left that for you today We are going to the Lyceum next Thursday night 3969 You dont say so wonderful isnt it Shall we see you there 3970 I shall be there certainly if you are going [symbol] 5th April 1853 present Mr. G Robman & Mr Prigge 1/4 to 8 PM. The CA Mirror Invoked the C.A. & with a little delay there came "He will appear at 8 oclock" 8PM. The CA appeared very large but very indistinct as tho seen thro a mist Can my seer see Mr Prigge's sitting room in Bernard Street 3971 In the crystal you can In my ES or the Japan. 3972 In the Japan one Can I see the At[mospheric] spirit of my seer ELL in this mirror 3973 Yes Theres a clock come pointing at 1/4 past 9 8h.30 Japan Crystal To see Mr. Prigge's sitting room No vision 143 1/4 to 9 PM Called ELL 3974 "You will not be able to see any vision distinctly but tomorrow evening I will give you a reason that will perfectly satisfy you. We then discontinued [symbol] 7th April 8h30 AM Japan Crystal Called Mr Anderson who appeared and I told him we were going to the Lyceum that evening 3975 Oh then I will be there but I should advise you to go to the Haymarket you will be much more amused. [symbol] 8th April 1853 20' to 7 PM Called Mr Anderson who immdly appeared Why were you not at the Theatre 3976 You were [?], for I saw you tho' you did not see me. I can tell you one thing You sat munching oranges half the time. I think you had better next time go into the Gallery., you can then throw the peel on the peoples heads, I expected to see some sandwiches and a bottle come out. Selina says she saw you tho' 3977 Then Miss tells fibs, for I am very sure she could not see me, unless Miss could see through the curtains, if she saw any one she saw Mr. --- I staid an hour & a half, my friend went in first & then I went in I saw the dancing-- I saw you Miss. (to Selina) 144 What colored bonnets had they 3978 Miss had one on between a blue + a purple + what had the Lady on the other side of me 3979 The very short lady beside you had a red one Why that was my little Seer Emma 3980 Little good gracious Brownlows 48 pounder was a Shrimp to her. well I expected to see an old Gentlem.n come in with a smock frock + crook + was rather surprized to see such a small Gentleman Last Saturday night I was at the Station I never saw a better company there before What time was the Queens little son born 3981 I do not know time I dont think we shall have a War now I am so glad I didnt sell out. I know now what I wanted to tell you Last Tuesday Evening you could not see much could you I think I can tell you why About 1/2 past 10 a spirit came into my crystal + told me that you had not had any visions at least very indistinct ones and the reason of it was that the persons who were present did not believe in it + therefore the spirits that appeared would not answer questions, of course we ourselves when in that state do not like to be joked about I was told that they thought you very much deceived or laboring under some sad delusion and that is the reason I use 145 my crystal when those only are present who believe in it and I believe Lord Stanhope does the same Will you come in again we are obliged to leave off 3982 Yes but in earnest I was at the Theatre last night and I saw all of you I told him about the curtains in one of the boxes being closed 3983 We had that and had a double advantage as we could see the dancing I also see you + see the actresses before they came on. good night [symbol] 12 April 1853 The C A Mirror Invoked the C A He is here as usual May I ask you some questions this evening 3984 Yes Will you please to inform me why Emma saw so imperfectly on Tuesday evening when Mr. Prigge & Mr [Robman?] were here 3985 because they disbelieved it, at the same time spirits do not like to appear when they are ridiculed Is the spirit world divided into spheres & circles 3986 Some of the planets are Has this earth different spheres of spiritual inhabitants around it 3987 Yes how many spheres are there around this Earth 3988 Seven. the CA is leaving 146 Will you please to send my seers atmospheric spirit into the mirror 3990 I will in 15 minutes 25' to 8. Here she is in the same dress black with broad white bands down the front and all round the sleeves very deep sleeves Are you the ASpt of my seer ELL 3991 Yes When I called you last Tuesday evg Emma could see you but imperfectly, can you tell me the reason 3992 I was persuaded not to appear because there was someone present who did not believe in the appearing of spirits How then am I to convince my friends of the truth of these apparitions 3993 They never will believe in it, they did not conceal their merriment, much as they tried By what means do spirits appear to us as you do now 3994 I do not move from the spirit world but thro this glass you can see the invisible world, it is the means of communication between the one & the other. I am going to make a fresh mirror shall I put a black back, or some other color or silver it. 3995 I do not think darkness at all admirable, or any thing relating to it because evil spirits always clothe themselves in darkness & prefer appr. in any thing dark than light Shall I silver it like this 3996 Yes I think that to be much the best. 147 Have you in the spirit world visible objects as Hills Trees 3997 Oh yes every thing that is desirable in that respect it is different from Hades. Have you visible objects such as palaces, homes, buildings 3998 No there is no art, all is nature How many spheres are there 3999 7 Round this Earth 8 Round Jupiter 6 Round Mars How many circles are there round the [Sun symbol] 4000 They are all one order of Spirits that inhabit the Sun & belong round it May I ask which Sphere you dwell in 4001 the Second AA I I do not know Mr Dresser is waiting to appear he will not let me stay.- Very few are alike in body & Spirit Mr Dresser is here do you want him to appr. Shall I leave for him to come No I do not want., Pray ask him to leave 4002 he is gone but he will enter the ES crystal and I am afraid influence others to appear to be quite sure of seeing mortals as they really are, you should see them in this mirror their faces then would be exactly the Same. 148 do you know my Atmospheric Spirit in the spirit world 4003 I know him but we so seldom see each other. our callings are so different May I ask what you mean by the world Callings 4004 We both I trust go on errands of Mercy - but very different ways so that we very seldom meet. Will you ask my At Spirit to appear in this mirror either tonight or any other Tuesday 4005 I will In the Spirit World, in which you now are, are you all equal or are their difft. grades. 4006 Rank is nothing, we are all equal, & that is how many mistakes are made in using the crystal, by the spirits I mean, a spirit will call himself Mr when he is in reality a Lord. I will tell others so, the same as Mr Anderson, I don't know his rank. Mr Anderson has ceased to annoy us, indeed he now interests us very much. 4007 He called me into his crystal on Saturday evening and said to me, I know you appear in the mirror of some gentleman, I dont know his name. Wil you ask him if I annoy him or not. he has told me I used to do so, and I should very much regret it. In the body Mr A is one of the most gentlemanly, unassuming men that ever lived and one of the kindest. He does not annoy me now -- we are always glad to see him 4008 I will tell him he will be pleased to hear it 149 If Mr Dresser procures a seer I think it will then be different because when a spirit appears in his crystal he can tell them he does not wish to annoy you -- When you told Mr Anderson he tried every means to stop it, but for some time without success. May I request how long you can stay at the time in the mirror 4009 I can stay any length of time when I am not otherwise engaged. A few days since I mesmerised an elderly gentleman for pains in his hip [?] & leg -- 4010 Mesmerism will not do him any good. Can you tell me any other process 4011 As medical advice had failed I do not think you can do him any other good. his age renders it improbable he will ever it entirely Your sister Selina is now very poorly with a sore throat If I mesmerise her will it do her any good 4012 Yes that would her good it is only a swelling of the glands. How many passes shall I make 4013 You can do so if you please until she feels relieved -- 20 or 30 is I believe about the number, however it will not do her any harm at all. Mr Dresser is very violent now in his endeavors to enter the ES crystal I have not heard lately from ES. Can you tell me the reason 150 4014 I will enquire when will you let me know 4015 if I return in half an hour will that suit you Yes and I will let Mr Dresser into the ES in the mean time -- shes gone. 1/4 to 9 PM ES Crystal 40 Called Mr Dresser He is here with his spectacles on. I asked him a great many questions but could not get any answer at last he said 4016 I said I would and so I will May I ask why you wish to annoy me 4017 You may ask, but I shall not answer it I expostulated with him but he only laughed & nodded, 4018 I shall appear if I like I then ex.d & after some difficulty he got gradually less then turned round nodded his head & giggled & left -- 1/4 past 9 CA Mirror Call ELL have you learnt why I have not heard from ES 4019 I could not find out, for I had not long left this mirror before I was called into Mr Andersons crystal to inform him what you had said. In the seven spheres which surround 4020 those of the AA order but which sphere are they in 4021 The first one Can you show me &c 4022 AA (on a white stone) I 131 When will Emma See my [Ol] Spirit 4023 Next Tuesday he has promised to appear would you like to see Mr Anderson on as he really exists at this moment. Yes. much 4024 he will appear when I leave, he has promised to do so. Do you know your [?] Spirit 4025 Yes Constentine do you know my PS 4026 Yes the C A. he is high. very high What is the name of Selma's PS 4027 OMOO of what order of Spirits is he 4028 I do not know I have this evening received this letter from my late Wifes Sister to inform me, she has an offer of marriage had she better accept it is it [?] 4029 In your crystal You Saw the wedding & you also saw the Consequences. [?] what we [?] 4030 There were many things in that cloud if You refer to your notes It will not be a happy one. It was so ordered that it should take place let us trust that it is better, than if it had not done so. do you still think we shall have a continental Warfare 4031 It may not happen in a very short time, But the time is not far distant when it will happen_in [?] of Warfare the Spirit World is much agitated Is the spirit form such as you now appear in the covering of our soul when we leave this world by death. 4032 Yes If persons leave this world with the least hatred or ill feeling to any one to any one in the world, it is a great obstacle to their happiness hereafter, they should perfectly free from any thoughts about the persons they leave. But the earnest prayer & thoughts of those left behind on this earth about the departed, do not injure the deceased I promise -- that is inconvenience them. 4033 Oh no not in the least I did not mean that Shes left. 10 PM To see Mr Anderson. Now he is here so very large. in black trousers, black patent boot black dress coat one white kid glove on & one in his hand. a green stone finger ring with a coat of arms on it, white cravat, white large cane, & cord white flower in his coat -- 3 flowers green leaves, & the lace paper -- he looks much younger -- black bushy hair not so much whiskers as in the crystal, rather stern look -his eyebrows black & nearly meet, no beard -- his teeth long & very white. his upper lip turned up rather. & such intensely black eyes. Good evg Sir We are happy to see you 4034 (he bowed) When were you at the Lyceum last 4035 I was at the Lyceum on Thursday night Selina here said I hope you are satisfied 4036 I am perfectly satisfied, I had a good 153 view of you and the Ladies at the same time & I can tell you. You are the same person I saw at the station at London Bridge. At some future time I hope to have the pleasure of personally seeing you & showing you these notes 4037 I shall have great pleasure in showing you mine, if indeed we ever do meet Do you find any real service in your power of seeing in mirrors 4038 I am certainly greatly enlightened as to spiritual matters 4039 It was remarkably so 4040 At the same time I was ill, I appeared in your crystal on the Tuesday and on the following Thursday was taken seriously ill I went abroad for a short time, and since then I have been on the coast in Devonshire & latterly in London. It had more interest to me from the circumstance, that Hunder informed me the spirit Low was with you at the times and that you were labouring under delirium tremens. 4041 Yes, If I were to tell my friends of that circumstance in Italy, they would tell me I was out of my mind that is the reason I am so very particular in not disclosing my name. I very much wish I could get ES. & my At. spirits to appear in each others crystals as readily as we appear to do - do you know why we cannot 154 4042 I cannot imagine but I believe he has the same difficulty in obtaining answers from you It is strange very strange, and every thing connected with it is strange, but it ceases to be a wonder. he has taken out his watch What time is it 4043 I'm 20' past 10 You are within a minute of railway time 4044 Yes the other evening I was right I think Yes I afterwards found I was wrong 4045 I will wish you good evening Good evening Miss (to Selina) The watch appd. so plain that Emma could discern the chasing & the sewing of his gloves. 10h.25' PM. Called RF Burton. CA Mirror 4046 He will appear on Tuesday evening. [symbol] 19 April 1853 1/4 past 7. The CA mirror Called ELL. I am here dressed in black as before Why do you appear in that dismal dress 4047 It will appear to you that I am dressed in some other color if you wish it do you appear in that black dress of your own choice Emma never wears a black dress in the body 4048 Yes I do ES writes me that the spirit rappers tell him he will become an excellent writing medium, Can you tell me how I 153 I can acquire that faculty 4049 he will not attain it, none can do so, it is a Gift Can they even hope to attain it as a Gift, if not born with it 4050 No they Cannot ES and Dr Ashbonner are coming on Sunday, will you then appear to answer my questions 4051 Sally dont like me to appear Will my Atmospheric Spirit appear if I call him 4052 Yes do you know Lieut Burton in the Spirit world 4053 I have seen him the Ship is safely on its way to the Holy Land. Do you know the name of the Ship 4054 No I do not Will you enquire for me against the next time you Appear. 4055 he will not tell me himself, I do not know who to enquire of In the spirit form I cannot see what is passing on Earth, any more than you can see what is passing (here.?) The same things are always passing in the atmosphere, as is passing on the Earth, but one spirit cannot tell what Another is doing unless he enquires. do I then appear to pass my time, part of the day Writing at a desk 4056 To another Spirit you would appear to do so But the other ES when Mr Dresser appeared in the Crystal 156 laughing & giggling at us he was at that moment in a very sober mood & any thing but mirthful in the body 4057 When the Atmospheric Spirit leave the Ate. to appear in crystals or mirrors, it is then master of its own actions and can act as it pleases, at the same time the form is complete in the spirit world, the same as when the spirit which animates the body leaves it when asleep. Is it possible for the spirit which animates the body to leave it 4058 Yes it does leave it & another spirit animates the body of the clairvoyant & that is why evil spirits so often enters I remarked to her the discrepancy that she had formerly said "the spirit remained quiescent in the body. 4059 The spirit is perfectly invisible & remains in the body and another spirit for the time animates it. When I am mesmerising a man & wish to send him asleep can you tell me how I can do so readily 4060 You cannot be certain of sending them to sleep that only depends upon your power over them. You yourself will answer the other questions in thirty minutes. Hes gone 8h15 PM. Called my, FH, Atmospheric Spirit You are here dressed as at present have you ever seen your mother in the spirit state 4061 Yes Can you tell me--- 4062 No 157 Is she happy 4063 I do not know Can you tell me in what manner you pass your time or state of existence in the spirit world 4064 I could tell you if I liked and why not 4065 I have good reason for not liking. As you like investigating magic, Alchemy, & Astrology in The Spirit World 4066 If I meant to tell you what I liked or did not like, I should have told you when I first appeared. I cannot conceive why you refuse to give me information as I seek only to extend my knowledge on those subjects 4067 Oh. (making a "face.") I am always ready to give any one information upon any subject so far as my knowledge extends & I should have thought you would be the first to assist me 4968 Indeed (making anr. grimace ) do you know the Atc. Spirit of Mr Dresser 4069 Yes he's a friend of mine & to judge from his actions not much wiser 4070 how very curious I formulated to make him give me a sensible answer & he left abruptly 40 Called W G Dresser Here is yourself come back with some other gentleman with black hair, side faced. Who is your friend 4071 You asked for Mr Dresser & I've brought him Question by Mr Dresser -- Why have you so annoyed Mr Hockley 158 4072 Mr D He called me and I appeared, I could not do more. Could you not have answered his questions courteously 4073 I could if it been agreeable but you came when you were not called why did you do that. 4074 I had been called before when I could not appear & that was the first time I could appear. do you know any thing about my son Mr Dresser 4075 No do you know if he is alive or not 4076 FH No he does not In the spirit world do you ever meet with the spirit of Harriet Atkinson who formerly married my cousin 4077 No I do not do you know where she is now 4078 (they both shook their heads) will you fetch her into the mirror 4079 The are both shaking their heads Will you promise not to annoy Mr Hockley & when you appear to act properly 4080 FH he is my particular friend Can I see you in the mirror if I look in 4081 You had better try Mr Dresser took Emmas place & as he looked in, they went out one on each side of the mirror, when Emma retook her place they both appeared & upon my asking why they acted so foolishly they both put their thumb to their nose ([?] "took a sight") at her two & then left together. 159 Called Lieut Burton Here is You & Mr Dresser & Mr Lea of London 4082 FH. another of my particular friends Now you have gone further off theres an Elderly Gentleman quite bald Come in, its ES. When Shall I have the honor of Seeing you at Croyden 4083 ES. Any Sunday you will write & say is correct. ES's gone May I ask you Mr Lea how you pass your time in the Spirit World 4084 Very pleasantly Then you dont "Grind your nose" at the Desk 4085 I am not obliged to answer you am I. Good manners would Compel you to do so 4086 Yes but you know we are such good friends we dont stand for good manners Now they have all put their fingers to their noses & left Called Lt Burton 9.'8'PM. No Vision Called Mr Anderson he is here. 4087 I am very glad you have called me in on Saturday Evening after looking for about half an hour , a likeness came into my Crystal, it was beautifully painted a Lady about 25 Years of Age but I have not the slightest recollection of her having Seen her, I enquired her name—if it was a fancy Portrait—,or if the beautiful original was living but could not obtain an answer 160 I then enquired who was the artist, because if he lived either in England or abroad I could have found out his name. I wished to know if you know it, it stayed there 3/4 of an hour -- look here he's (holding it towards you its Cardboard, its very Small with a cap on, light hair + a dark blue dress, hardly any eyebrows but appears to have small black eyes.) Were her Eyes blue or black 4088 they looked to me rather greenish but do you know such a person. I told him about myself & Mr Dresser + asked him how his Atc. Spirit behaved to him when Called 4089 the greatest fool imaginable how do I behave to him you call me 4090 Your behaviour now is not at all frivolous tho' rather the reverse of polite, it very much annoys me that I cant prevent my appearing And you Call my Seer Emma with your Crystal 4091 A Lady in black that always appears In black trimmed with white 4092 Yes. did you not ask. 4093 Yes but the name Appeared So Small I could not read it I miss many answers so Your Crystal is too small You should get a larger one. 4094 I intend having one I do not like using the mirror at all 161 I have been endeavoring to find out how our Atc. Spirits pass their time in the Spirit world 4095 That we have a double there is no Doubt but how they pass their time is to me perfectly inconceivable I cannot bring myself to Conceive that you were really Present in the theatre the other evening 4096 I saw you bodily I sat in the stage box on the left hand side Can you send addressed to me at Croyden—say an empty Envelope—in any persons handwriting—it would not cost a £ & yet be a great satisfaction to me. You could arrange it so that there could be No clue to the sender. 4097 Even to that there is great objections the time will not be long before I shall be able to see you and tell you all I am 23 now by the time I am 30 we shall be acquainted. I hope I behave better in Your Crystal than I have done this Evening 4098 Your conduct has certainly not been Gentlemanly but as my own is the same, it is no judge of the body. Can I see you If I look in 4099 I do not know but I will Remain while you try. Mr Dresser inspected but could only see as in other mirrors I am obliged I find Emmas A Spirit the best informed of any I call 4100 Yes I know that she has told me things 162 which I am sure will happen I wish you could develope your faculty, it would be a great addition to our Studies Emma Remarked he has a womans Apron on his arm & I asked whose it was 4101 I dont know whose it is, but I thought it very untidy lying on the stairs Are you a [perma?] 4102 No I am not. [symbol] 26 April 1853. CA Mirror Invoked the C.A The CA is here As I do not like to trouble you to appear except to request Special information—I intend, Dr, to reperuse the Scriptures may I ask you Questions upon any difficult passages—for my further instruction 4103 Yes . on Tuesday Next. ES has written to me, that he A D Ashbonner will be here next Sunday between 10 + 11 AM will you Appear if I request you to do so 4104 I will apear to ES's Seer. May ES then ask you any questions as to the spirits who appear in his Crystal such as Tescho 4105 Yes but you will only be able to See on Tuesday Evenings. The Spirit who [?] with Dr Dee delivered to him a Number of Calls [?] they said was Angelic Language were the words which I have now before now really so 4106 No they are not 103 Will you again tell me the name of the Spirit ruling my Crystal which Came from [?] 4107 ADA [?] you request how to appear therein when Called 4108 I will Will you request Emma to appear 4109, Yes The CA's gone [?] Crystal 25' 10 9 PM Invoked ADA May I ask your name 4110 ADA Are you the Spirit of this Crystal 4111 Yes Will you appear therein to my Seer 4112 Yes did You appear on Sunday when I was in the [?] I Called. 4113 No I did not Why 4114 because there was none there who would have been able to see me. [?] me to ask if he can See [[?]] his GS. 4115 You Can Is there any [?] day in which you prefer [?] 4116 Sunday Evenings She is gone but the Crystal is very thick [4117] ES. Crystal 3' 10 9 [???ked Se??us] [h??] is [?ue] with very light brown hair + very young 104 All white + White [?] the [?] are very white May I ask your name 4117 SEMIRUS Shew to 4118 S S. Are you the same spirit who appd on [I h] 4119 I have appeared before but I have no knowledge of time [?] Are you still my PS. 4120 Yes [?] how long have you been my [?S.] 414 Spirits have no time [?] You told me before you had been my [?S.] for 21 years is that so 4122 After the former Spirit of this Crystal told me that 21 were the figures you would understand and that time I watched over you I do not know what 21 means. [?] what are your duties as my [GS.] [41[1]23] I am appointed to watch over you & prevent those Evils from attending you which would surely do so, if you had no spirit to watch over you. — And to receive your Soul after death + put it for a better world. [?] do you then know what I do in the body 4124 Yes [?] If Guardian Spirits know what is done in the body how do they retain their purity. 4125 They/[m???]?/about them without 165 Coming in Contact with them and when they do a bad action it grieves their Guardian Spirit though they cannot prevent them, - they watch and pray however bad the one they cannot sully the purity of the other. Where will my Spirit or Soul go after death the Soul rises to the atmosphere after death as Scent rises from perfume it is there prepared for Hades, and when there for a higher state Is it agreeable to you to be called into this Crystal Yes Will you always continue my GS That rests not with me. Have you any thing to communicate to me. Things which cannot be prevented Should not be revealed. 20' to 10 PM PM Called ELL She is here in white but the same shaped dress as before Earl Stanhope is coming on Sunday will you then appear at my request You will not be able to see visions except on Tuesday evenings for a long time but I will appear to Sally Yes but I am afraid his manners are not improved by an acquaintance with you. Can you tell me why our atmospheric spirits act so differently from what we do in the body 166 In the Atmosphere you are Exactly the Same As in the body , but when it appears in the Crystal it is no longer Master of its own Actions it is under the Control of the Spirit that governs that -------- Mr WG Dresser insists upon appearing now And will not cease to annoy me saying as his reason that you are his most particular friend + he will be happy to see you Can you in your At State See as Emma Mr. T or me. When your hands are joined I see on through the other. Can you See me Yes Can you see Mr. T Yes he appears the same as in the atmosphere Called GIT. here is someone come in gray trousers black coat + blk waistcoat & Hdf — Mr T could not answer our qn. except by putting up his hand. + he appd another time Called Mr Anderson. he is here in snuff colored trousers with red stripe down them black coat dark blue or green satin waistct. his crystal in his hand Good evening Sir I am happy to see you so much pleased in my crystal altho I think it's on so ridiculous a subject I dont think the appearance of two men however much superior need cause you such merriment Have you used your box mirror I have used it and it answers perfectly well, do you talk very loud that the answers appear so large Is Sally coming on Sunday, I can see 167 a Gentleman but I dont know his name when will the Somnambala be performed It is named among the pieces to be performed at the Italian. how much is it in the pit [?] I think but I will soon tell you I made a bigger fool of myself about you than that. I paid the expense of that once without your laughing at it. I had a wine with Miss Green tonight about You Since I cannot pay my homage to [?] She always holds you up as a pattern. After some further idle talk he left. Croydon Idie ' May 1853 Present Earl Stanhope, Doctor [?] [Ashb??er]. [M?ss?] look [Mi?] ES Leigh & Self. ES. Crystal Earl Stanhope Invoked the C. A of his Crystal—S. look. [?] The CA appeared having light hair—[?] 3 times. Are you the same Spirit who appears on Fred Stockley's Crystal. 4126 Yes do you return the same answers in both Crystals 4127 No not always. Why do you not do so 4128 because I have different opinions Will you Appear in this Crystal to Emma on Tuesday 4129 Yes. Emma inspected the Crystal & immediately said here is a Spirit but it is not the same. this has dark hair Are you the same spirit who appears in F.H's Crystal 4130 No I had changed the Black Mirror and ES invoked the CA. which became clouded but before any vision appeared I dismissed it & charged the C.A mirror as opposite F.H. Are you my GS. Yes do you know the spirit called Tescho Yes do you know the spirit Sirius Yes but he is a very bad spirit. Emma inspected but could not see 168 What is your name? 4131 Monto. he's gone. As ES charged both crystals at the same time we got into confusion and I at his Ldps. request - charged my CA Mirror Miss Cook being speculatrix Invoked the CA The CA appeared in white, light hair a crown on his head Will you appear to ES in his crystal 3142 Yes Are you the same spirit who has hitherto appeared in his crystal 4133 I am Will you appear to Emma in this crystal at my request 4134 I will if I am not engaged. Should ES use the same exorcism which I use. 4135 Yes And the same Call 4136 Yes The CA's gone After some little time had intervened ES keeping the conversation up with Dr. Ashbonner I charged my ES crystal Miss Cook Spex. Called Mr Anderson Miss C said here is a gentleman in brown coat & black trousers Why have you come when I called Mr Anderson 4137 Mr Anderson has sent me Why did he not come himself 4138 because he does not like to appear to Sally. Hes gone 169 E.S. in my E.S. Crystal Invoked the C.A. - Sally seer He is here in a blue & white Crown & blue & white dress. Are you the C.A. who appears in E.S.'s crystal 4139 Yes Emma then look the crystal but the spirit vanished instantly E.S. recalled Monto No vision E.S. invoked Tescho - his Lordships GS., He is here in Armor as usual. I exorcised him (strongly) He disappeared thro' the bottom of the crystal (Miss Cook seer) E.S. recalled him & he again appeared I exorcised him & he disappeared as before E.S. recalled him & he again appeared E.S. said if you are the spirit Tescho appear, if not depart Tescho remained in the crystal - E.S. then used my form of exorcism & to his surprise Tescho immediately disappeared E.S. then called a number of spirits for Emma to see but only 2 or 3 appeared - Emma's vision having left her Dr. Ashburner took up my Japan crystal, & then said there's a very thick cloud - now there's 2 windows & a pier between them out of the pier comes a very strong light wch vanishes and then returns - now the pier is cloudy, the pier which was quite black is now quite white - His Ldp. here entering into communication Dr A. left off inspecting (Dr A. was not previously aware that he possessed the faculty of crystal seeing) 170 Dr. A. being a medium being informed of a spiritual presence by a touch on his ear, - he generally being in rapport receiving instructions from his deceased father . at ES.! Request asked if he ES. would be able to develop the faculty of being a medium and the Dr. sitting passively with a pencil in his hand the spirit of his father moved his hand he wrote. 4140 "(?) me not worthy to obtain a reply such questions." His (?) Dr A related many instances of spiritual manifest(?) which they had experienced in spirit rapping, visiting (?) and table moving (?) ES. informed me. The mechanics of stashing (?) used the crystal also Lady Zetland. [?] promised me [?] [?] [?] the outhouse. [?] came at 10. Left at 4 pm [?]die 3 May 1853 8.15 PM [?] [?] Smoked the GS He is here as usual I have had this new [?] made (my [?] fared [?]) fully on plean to tell me to whom I am to dedicate if 4141 Michiel of what order of spirit is He 4142 he is an Archangel I am going to give my black mirror to which she [?] do is attached to D'Ashbumer, is it right for me to do so 4143 Yes Dr. [?} inform me he has become a uniting medium [?] the support of his deceased father can I see his father in this 171 Mirror if I call him 4145 Yes the CA's gone The Green Crystal Invoked Hoto 3 times 20' to 9 PM. No vision The C.A. Mirror called ELL The mirror became densely clouded & then a very white opaque cloud like a piece of white paper, gradually a head formed at the top of the Cloud, Which loosely resembled a human form: the lower part of the face of a very bluish cast & underneath these appeared 4146 "Dr Ashburners Father" Your Son Dr Jno Ashburner believes that he has become a writing Medium thro' your guiding his hand and that on Sunday he here wrote this answer to Lord Stanhopes Query by your guidance - is that so, did you guide his hand. 4147 (he shakes his head) if that was not done by your means by whom was it done 4148 (here there came out a hand pointing [drawing] so do you mean that these spirit rappings & manifestations are caused by evil spirits and these immediately came under him 4149 He cannot speak but his answers shall be given when he has disappeared. I dismissed him 10' to 9 PM & the Mirror cleared I asked for the answers & the crystal clouding these immediately appeared. 172 He has not guided his sons hand, he was not aware his hand had been guided, but if it had been guided he thought at the same time it had been guided by some evil spirit, 9 PM. Called ELL my Seeress. Here somebody come dressed in white What is your name 4150 Emma Louisa Leigh. Why cannot I as Mr Lea obtain Hoto's appearence in this Crystal which I gave to him 4151 Hoto has deserted it and a bad spirit has taken possession of it, he has not been called frequently Enough. I can I suppose dismiss that Evil Spirit & dedicate it to a good one. 4152 Yes but that one too will desert it unless he is called twice a week. Spirits have a great dislike to any thing Green The Crystal itself has unfortunately a very green Cast. 4153 That is why they will not keep themselves to it - you do not have the same trouble with either of yours. Can you tell me how the Tables are moved when the Medium asked it to be done, can you move one of my Crystals for me 4154 No I could not, when the tables are moved it is by Evil Spirits, in very few cases those raps are made by good spirits, they would not rap merely for a person to get money by it Is there any way of breaking that Chain by which a 173 woman like Mrs Haydon has become a medium 4155 She could break it herself by exorcising them. Could I do it unknown to her by holding her hand 4156 No you could not. she should do it herself & earnestly too She would not think of asking them to rap unless you gave them a sovereign first. Dr. A believes & that sincerely that he is a writing medium by means of his Father & that his deceased Father last Sunday guided his hand to write this answer, what is your opinion of it. 4157 That his deceased Father is in the too high a state of bliss ever to come in contact with a living mortal -- if his hand is guided by a spirit it is his own atmospheric spirit or some evil spirit. I am going to give him a Magic Mirror I hope it may be the means of convincing him of the truth or falsehood of his present belief -- the belief in the rappers is now spreading rapidly 4158 And will spread much further I should like to write an article for the Zoist on that subject 4159 I will assist you as much as I can. Can you tell me why my GS who is also the spirit of this mirror stays in it so short a time 4160 he would stay much longer if you would tell him you wished it I am going to dedicate my new mirror to the AA Michaiel do you think your sister Selina will be able to see in it 4161 No she will not The new glass I am having made for showing past events 8 174 is only 8 inches square would it not be better if made longer 4162 Not any plainer it is all on a scale of an inch to a mile I only call once a week but in the summer I will call oftener 4163 only meant the Spirits that came into the [Green?] Crystal. ES. Has a very great desire to become a Medium he is quite taken with the rappings but I will inform him what you have told me as it is very undesirable to come into rapping with Evil Spirits 4164 He will still believe in the one he prefers because he has heard it himself. I think he will now be persuaded that Jericho is an Evil Spirit – as he could not withstand being exorcised. 4165 He still has his doubts on that subject, he thinks his own [exorcism] a great deal better than yours his has not the power of dispelling Evil Spirits they rather like it than otherwise that is how he is so often deceived in his crystal he thinks now his own is the best. I am often afraid of using my crystal, by calling Spirits [immortals?] into it when persons cannot see and I have not always Emma with me. 4166 Spirits who know your reason do not mind it but other [immortals?] are much annoyed at it – it is the same with them as with mortals on Earth. They do not like to be sent on Frivolous Errands or called when there is no one to see them. The Antients when invoking used perfumes is that agreeable to Spirits and others. 9 175 Some of them like it, & others do not mind it What are the best materials -- those mentioned in the Bible 4167 Any common scent does just as well Now she is gone 20' to 10 PM 10' past 10 PM Michiels Mirror Invoked Michiel (instantly) He will appear in it on Tuesday next. Japan Crystal Called Mr Anderson Heres someone come its Sally. Well Sally how do you do today 4168 Oh never mind about me Who was that you saw in the crystal on Sunday when we called for Mr Anderson 4169 A gentleman She's gone off Here's Mr Anderson. 4170 Oh. I'm so busy I can't stop, I've got in such a mess I must go down to Cheltenham. I will tell you when I get back you should have seen Sally on Sunday when she got back she was telling them all what a nice gentleman you are but I cant stop I must wish you good night he's pulling on his gloves in such a hurry & has got a parcel in his hand Who was it you sent into the crystal on Sunday 4171 Why her sweetheart to be sure Called my At Spirit, F. H. You are here just as you are now dressed. good evening I am glad you are come 4172 Are you wheres your diamond studs 4173 upstairs he's gone. [symbol] 10 May 1853 C A Mirror 8 h 20 PM. Invoked the C.A. The C A is here as usual in white the dress is drawn in tight at the waist, the gold crown in his hair, wings whitish pink feathers the whole length of the wings May I ask why you remain so short a time in the Mirror 4174 because you do not ask me to remain longer Are there any human Spirits which have passed from this earth which are not in a state of progress as improvement 4175 yes there are. Are there any human Spirits in a State of Misery or pain so as to feel their existence a burthen 4176 No- those spirits who have not been purified for happiness are in an insensible state. Are there any who despair of ever attaining the condition of the blessed. 4177 No Are there any human souls who since they have left this earth disbelieve in the existence of a deity 4178 No - they all believe that because they know it Is the deity visible in any of the Spheres of this earth. 4179 No Is this new ability on the part of Mortals to communicate with the Spirit world by rappings in consequence of any change or 177 improvement in the Human family No all thou plans when the rappings are paid for by money all those spirits who rapp are evil 4180 the other cases are as few as they ever were What is the spiritual condition of persons who die insane 4181 The same as the spirits of infants they are not guilty of any sins do human souls ever become so perfect as to live all connexion with this Earth 4182 Yes do human souls retain a tangible form 4183 they take the form of human beings Is there such a thing as marrying in another sphere 4184 No there is not What are the Chief sins which prevent human souls attaining happiness in a future state 4185 Murder without repentance is the greatest General Hayman who was so brutally inclined during the Hungarian War has died lately and altho one portion of his body was dead + even mortified yet one side + particularly an arm and leg reclaimed their warmth + was limp + was even buried so had his spirit entirely left the body 4184 9 PM Michiels (oral) Mirror Smoke the Act Michiel the Ad. is here in white with wings like the C A but nothing on the head please to tell me your name 4187 Michiel Please to show me tc 178 4188 AA I Are you agreeable to have this Mirror dedicated to you 4189 Yes and to my calling you to visible apparition therein 4190 Yes I was informed by ES that at Mr Slaters house at Somers Town you caused the rappings to be heard is that the Case 4191 I only rapped once have you ever appeared to my Seer before in one of my other crystals 4192 Yes did you not tell me then that you preferred to communicate by rappings rather than appear in crystals 4193 Yes but I would much rather appear in Mirrors as crystals are too small will you promise to prevent evil spirits or other frightful forms appearing in this mirror 4194 Yes will you show her a vision that will interest + instruct her 4195 I cannot to night will you do so next Tuesday night 4196 Yes when we wish to see persons who formerly lived on this earth but are now deceased how had we better call them with this mirror 4197 The same as you would spirits can you tell me why I so seldom obtain answers from the spirits of deceased persons who appear 4198 No I cannot Hes gone 20' past 9 PM C A Mirror 179 Called E S S heres some one come its Mr Dresser Good evening Mr Dresser why have you come uncalled You and myself being such particular friends 4199 I thought you would be glad to see me now theres yourself (FH) come in black dark waistcoat + black Half - he has Mr D's arm in his and why have you come masked 4200 Its hard if I cant look at myself without being asked why I do it how long have you known that Gentleman on your own 4201 Just as long as he has known me I remonstrated upon his folly + there appeared under FH say so under Mr D how can he have any sense when you have 4202 got it all How Mr Dresser did you get on with the rappers the [?] evening Mr D I paid 2/6 and was taken in 4203 FH and I dont believe it I tried to dismiss them but they only laughed + put their tongues out + their fingers to their noses + became longer Mr D I am sure you dont mind me staying as 4204 we are such particular friends FH Have you done with us my dear Sir because if you have we'l go Go to the Devil if you like 4205 FH pray dont flurry yourself now they have walked out arm + arm [?] Called E S S now they have both come back again + standing on each 14 180 on Each side, theres some one Coming in the middle, its the Lady in the dark dress trimmed with white, she has come Quite plain—its me—(?) theres some paper in her hand and she looks at Mr Dresser. She is reading the Paper + says ELL 4206 The Crowned Angel has invested me with the Power of Commanding you this instant to leave the Mirror & never to Enter again unless you can Answer Questions in a Sensible manner MrDresser's left. & now She says ELL 4207 That is quite sufficient he will not appear again unless he answers questions in a Sensible manner. I shall be very glad to see Either if they will talk rationally ELL 4208 Why dont you do it Mr Stockley if you dont I will serve you the same as Mr Dresser & Mr. Anderson. F.H. Why may I not stay So you may if you will conduct yourself sensibly 4209 F.H. You shan't say I asked to stay there you've walked off. Dear Emma I wish you could tell me something to do Emma [?] good 4210 I dont know what would do it any good how is it clairvoyants can tell what will do persons good 4211 I dont know how it is Sometime since the late [?] came into the Crystal wanted a fee of 9 guineas. 4212 It is his ruling passion, he keeps the likeness of all his gold + gloats over it What now he's dead + in the Spirit World. 181 4213 he is in the atmosphere + has not ^yet lost any of that craving for money which he had when on earth he clings to the earth now As he is very clever will you ask him to come into the Mirror + prescribe for her 4214 he would not come if I was to ask him I dont like him he wishes to live again I wish I could find something to ease her I am afraid to Mesmerise her for ti 4215 Nothing will cure it Mr Anderson wishes to see you to tell you about something he saw some time ago which he forgot to tell you I mean in the body not in the crystal shall I tell him you will see him he told me that Lord Stanhope appeared in his crystal +told him he was quite sure he was an evil spirit and if you have the same doubts he has promised never to appear again it was not the CA who informed Lord Stanhope Who was it then 4216 I do not know the spirit It is a wandering spirit + his answers cannot be depended upon and Lord Stanhope does not exorcise him properly he does it as he would take a pinch of snuff or throw himself back in his carriage Will you tell me how he is effectively to prevent those Wands spirits entering his crystal he cannot do it because he is losing his [?] 4217 in it he repeats the exorcism as tho' he was repeating some dream or some portion of a dull letter which was not at all interesting 182 ES is now very much interested by the spirit rapping + Miss Sally is not so good as I expected She has not an excellent power of vision 4218 And another thing she will not describe what she sees but she would be very cross if she thought I said so Emma has not seen any of those beautiful visions she formerly said and which I should much like her to see Constantine will show one whenever he is 4219 asked Mr Anderson is waiting to come in Ask him to come after supper at 1/2 past 10 she's gone 5 past 10 Michiels Mirror (oral) 25 to 11 PM Called Mr Anderson Instantly he is here Good evening Sir The spirits have informed Lord Stanhope that 4220 I am an evil spirit - if you have any doubt about it The only satisfaction I can give you is to leave it never to return agn. Everything I tell you is to my knowledge quite correct I experienced the cause of ES's views + also my own + requested him not to feel offended Oh yes I can see it - I have seen Mr Hayden 4221 and certainly am of opinion that there rappings are not caused by good + truthful 183 Spirits does it seem likely that good spirits will just for the sake of putting a [?] into Mr H's pockets - upsettables + move them or let a glass either fall off or stop on or a piece of pencil as the case may be Best to all those that are opposed to it I merely ask them to go and give a patient hearing and judge for themselves I cannot doubt the truth of it neither am I satisfied with it I am going to tell you a very curious circumstance that related to me concerning the late Lady Lovelace a very intimate friend of my 4222 Fathers + also of my own I was coming home from a short visit on the continent + was staying at an hotel on the night she died I had dismissed my valet for the night and was sitting on the sofa near a large fire in my bedroom there was no lights except the fire the lower part of the room was hid by the bed which had very dark red damask curtains it was about 11 oclock I have been thinking of different things but that Lady never entered my mind once I looked up and to my great surprize I saw a kind of smoke against the dark hangings of the bed I could compare it to nothing more than a large body of steam it gradually assumed a human form and to my great surprize + allmost horror it assumed the form of Ada Lovelace but what surprized me more was that her hands were cussed before her and 184 on her left hand I perceived three red lines like small reading in red ink - she has on a white dress and the whole appeared illumined by some invisible light from within at the same time she pointed with the forefinger of her right hand to the lines on the back of her left I felt a cold sensation in my left hand + my attent.n was immediately called to it- + on it were three distinct lines of reading as tho written with red ink the hand was white from being held down + by the firelight I distinctly saw written on my hand Before you reach England Ada Lovelace will have ceased to exist 4222 I looked up and vision was gone + upon looking at my hand the reading also was gone and curious as it may seem I was then not the least alarmed On the following morning [[I reached England]] continued my journey and reached England not the next but the following night I went direct to my Fathers house + went into the Dining Room and the first person I saw was my sister and she informed me that Lady Lovelace had died at the same time + at the same hour as I had seen the apparition but she said You do not seem surprized at it I replied I had had a presentiment of it and that was all I have told any one You are the only one that has heard it " The heiress of my house + heart " 185 Have you read the beautiful poems in Spicers work [?] to have been communicated by the spirits of Edgar [?] Clarke + Southey Yes I have read Spicers work all thro' did you ever have any poetry repeated in your crystal no when they leave this world they seem to lose all taste for it did you know the Countess of Lovelace she was exactly like her Father in her ways I had been told since she very much wished to see me at the time my Father would think I was out of my mind was I to tell him that From whom do you inherit your happy gift of spirit seeing none of my family can see that I know of not but what I have plenty of relations goodness knows Well they are handy when they have plenty of [?] to leave you Have you seen W H lately O I know such a lack about that Tell it us If I did Miss (Selina) would blow me up well I cant say I understand the whole of it my crystal's too small so if there's any diff.cl I cant tell who the parties are but it tickles my fancy very much lets have it Oh Miss (Selina) dont like my telling it but I'll send him I'm so bashful telling any thing to the Ladies Well first of all there was a small house came 186 Pa + Ma safe in bed I hope then in about 3 minutes a fly pulls up at the Door and a certain Lady and a Gentleman and another Lady + gentleman and one of the Gent.n was Mr WH- Mr WH went out in the evening with Mr Scott of Conn I cant tell but what she came home again presently another Gentleman came We then had a long dialogue not needful to describe at length + at 1/4 past 11 PM he said 4223 I must wish you good night + left [?] 20' May 1853 20 to 8 Michiels Mirror Smoked Michiel - [?] 4224 She is Engaged Called S L there's some one come in black its Miss Cook - dress tight round the waist Why are you dressed in black 4225 (no answer) Will you tell me your name Sally Cook 4226 You want to make me go but I shant I dont see why I shouldn't come as well as any one else how do you get on with the mirror I gave ES I could obtain no answer but she stood looking quite straight at Emma + I tried to dismiss her but in vain She (ESS) shant come I shall stay till its dark 4227 187 You may go to Old Nick if you like 4228 I shall have capital company for you will be there no doubt now theres some one else come beside her he's got a smock frock on nailed boots and a blue Haf a beaver hat and a bundle tied up in a red handf. + stick What is your name I could get no answer but it getting very dark they became indistinct I [?] told Sally it was a pity she could not stop 4229 You shall see us again presently I'll fetch a candle 1/4 past 8 10' past 8 Emma looked into the Mirror + there appeared a beautiful room very long its getting plainer + very large its a beautiful room theres a very large easy chair armed back gilt and green velvet - the window contains green a very large cord 2 long windows the bottom of one is open and there is beautiful flowers outside and underneath the green curtains theres white lace now theres two more chairs like the other and a beautiful bird hanging up and a little fountain with two birds [?] a beautiful carpet theres a gentleman in one of the chairs a marble fire place with a carved head under the Mantlepiece its very light in the room theres a little painted table near the Gent.n with a view on it a scarlet book + silver nickstand- green pen with gold crown the Gent.n has a silk Haf up to his face as tho he had the Toothache the pens in the other hand he's holding somethg up to his face he's looking into a box and writing away he has black Trousers and such a smart waistcoat white and Red two deep falls to his shirt its not a coat he has 22 188 has on it red about the shoulders & black below. hes flung something at the bird & said 4230 hold your tongue chatterbox, theres something for you, either talk or hold your tongue do. his face is so swelled you have a troublesome visitor 4231 It's very annoying particularly tonight do you ever have any persons appear in your mirror you cant get rid of. 4232 When I cant get rid of them I put it away I discharge it first of course Heres another visitor, be off sir do Its a large dog that has poked his nose in at the door 4233 I am not in England now I'm at Marseilles I must give it up have you got your crystal with you Yes but its not unpacked. 4234 That is the reason I do not allow any of my friends even to know that I use it. Have you heard any thing about table moving lately 4235 Oh yes France is full of it, so discussed at every table now. I believe the emperor is a great believer I think he has a Crystal have you seen him lately It got dark in the Crystal all at once, we had no light, 10' to 9 PM. ES. Crystal 5' to 9. Invoked Constantine Heres Sally with a candle Sally would not answer us and I could not get rid of her Therefore took up my oval mirror. 23 189 Michiels Mirror Called Mr Anderson Heres the same room & Mr Anderson looking at the same thing 4236 She wont go Mr Hockley, its very seldom my temper is ruffled, but to think you cant get rid of her is annoying, how is she in the body I have never seen her nor I except in company with ES. 4237 Some time ago when the rappings were heard I used the exorcism for evil spirits and they immediately ceased. I intend to try that with Mrs Heydon 4238 I think with her its hopeless. When I did so it was with the wish of the medium, & Mrs. Heydon would never give her consent to that it makes I think little difference to her whether they are good or evil, its astonishing how many go to hear her tho' I should think she has not had less than a 1000 persons since she has been in England directly I come back I shall have another trial I think Once when they were rapping I asked are you the spirit of my sister Yes What is your name No When did you die Yes What was your age when you died No that alone shows the spirit who answered knew nothing abt it 34 190 ES informs me he has been answered very correctly to mental questions 4238 I took the alphabet and the raps were heard as I pointed to the different letters -- that would be something for Charles Dickens if he knew. have you seen Mr Heyden at all Have you read Spicers work I wish you would send me a newspaper to Croydon as a convincing proof of the truth of these curious matters -- I tried from many ways, but he evaded it by trifling answers. We were then using the mirror & I asked him to come into the ES crystal as Sally still remained there ES Crystal Sally still being there Mr Anderson came in & said 4239 Mr Hockley seems tired of your company Miss -- allow me to see you safe out -- (he offered her his arm) If you don't come as you ought to do I'll fetch a shutter & carry you out. after a good deal of banter he took her off against her will, she trying to get away & he pulling her along & so put her out 1/2 past 9. Upon taking up Michiels mirror she appeared there & immediately after in the ES crystal & not being able to get rid of her from the mirror, I called Mr A who came in & said 4240 I think Mr Hockley I shall put my good manners in my pocket & kick her out. & I must be dreadfully annoyed to do that. he did it & she left. 25 191 The mirror became veiled & she again appeared, appearing instantly in either & I could not get rid of her. [symbol] 31 May. C A mirror 8h'20 PM. Invoked the CA The mirror became immediately clouded & Sally appeared in a black dress full faced towards Emma her hands straight down by her side. I made every possible exertion to induce her to leave or to speak but without any success only once the word yes appeared. She remained in 20' when we left off. She still being in the mirror we took up The ES. Crystal The crystal became immedly. clouded & Sally appeared in it upon [?] to the CA Mirror which was quite clear Sally entered that & then on our taking up the ES she left that & entered the crystal Called Mr Anderson Sally then got smaller & Mr Anderson appeared very excited 4241 I never was so vexed in my life I showed my crystal to a lady who is now in Marseilles & no one will appear but a man in a smock frock with a stick & a bundle over his shoulder who says he is the intended of Sally Cook ES's seer it very annoying I told him my difficulty with Sally 4242 it is very annoying the fellow stands there with his mouth open is there any way I can assist you Now I can find a way to send her off at least I shall in a few minutes, I will call a friend of mine a young lady or I will be back in a few minutes. 192 Sally remaining in the crystal Michiels Mirror Called Mr Anderson 9 PM Theres Mr A sitting in a room with his crystal in his hand I think she is prevented from entering now 4243 but my man is not gone I hope I shall know how to prevent them appearing when I return to London Why do you think Sally will not reappear I called the AS Spirit of one who I know 4244 uses a dismissal for atmosphere spirits in the body and he immediately dismissed her Then he has done me the good [?] for which I invoked your assistance 4245 then if I am no longer any use I'll go I always invoke spirits first but I shall be much obliged by your appearing in an hours time 4246 Oh certainly it is best I will come good bye Emma then took the ES crystal and a man in a smock frock a brown one appeared with a stick over his shoulder [?] a blue cotton Half bundle with white spots he has rather a red face thick nose wide mouth + the wind blows the bearer of his hat very short neck leather leggings + laced up boots hes put his bundle down + begun [?] some [?] tops What's your name Ye aint no aquantence of me 4247 O zammin wot it [?] mate Yo be dutch caint ye 193 he then went out leaving his bundle of turnip tops + stick on the ground in about 3 minutes he came back with a hat and his face red and a pot in his hand a pewter pot he then drank + presently put his hand up to his mouth + hallowed hoy- hoy- to some one in the [?] Now there's two men + a woman they are country people waddling along one has a Jim Crow hat on with a piece out of the brim Corduroy Jacket red plain waistcoat + laced up boots the other has a light grey smock frock worked on the shoulders + a black hat the woman has boots just like the men a cotton dress very faded + a shawl a red worsted [?] one with a blue stripe + plain black silk bonnett with a cap she is very young + has jet black eyes I asked the young lady who she was way tha calls I bet but when I wan 4248 baptized they called me Elizabeth Zanden I was zervant down o the house I only drinks gin when I go to market for the squier I offered her a sovereign 4249 he he I wonts zomthing more substantial thah than I wants something I can lay hold of he he now she's gone up to the first country man + hes pulled out a bottle of gin 4250 I never vorgets my vords when I go out hes shaking the bottle 4257 Oh my here comes the squier there now shes cut off in such a hurry and the men after her they took up the bundle + stick 20 to 10 PM 194 heres Mr Anderson in that hunting Jacket and again in his shoulder [?] dogs after him while with severed of Spots - now he's gone now the grass is gone. 1/4 to 10. Called E.S.L. heres tha lumbry man again Zin Squier I'll tell you Zimmert why hes a nine gennen in lonnen, they 4252 calls him Idiakt know zackly wot his may be you know - but down here he wont let my body [know] call him nothing but Squier & a better squier never trod shoe leather out, he pays his men a shilling a week more than any other generm round whats the name of your village dozzerfinty. 4253 If you cant understand me you'd better ax the squier - aint I hot. whats the next market Town called Vivtyztee 4254 I'll go and fetch the squier hes walked off Called esl No vision Michiels Morris called esl No Vision past 10 Called Mr Anderson he is here in black coat, cape and, black studds 195 Well Mr Anderson we have been annoyed all the evening with your smock frock friend 4255 No friend of mine rather an enemy I should say I told him the vision we had had then it must have been in the latter end of January or the beginning of February the fellows' 4256 half an idiot did he tell you any bodys name he talked a good deal in my crystal about Mr Zuddon during the last two evenings I have been prevented by these atmosphere spirits from doing any thing with my crystals 4257 It's very provoking its so different from themselves - as for Sally I never saw her are there times when you cannot get the spirits to appear in your crystal It is foolish to suppose that the sublime and the ridiculous approach so near that before 4258 the crystal is clear of the spirit of a fool an angel would appear in it When it is interrupted by an atmospheric spirit I cease to use it for that evening much as it annoys me very often Yes but as I only use it once a week now I am thereby thrown over for a week 4259 Are you confined to that time have you seen or heard any of the spirit rappings or movings lately Oh yes hats, workboxes + tables are flying in all 4260 directions here they have a much quicker way of doing it here than in England I saw a work table turned bottom upwards placed upon a tumbler with four persons having The mirror Mr A was here present in (Michaels) had a wooden back of polished mahogany -- and the paper was on the table at the back of the mirror. Selina sat with her ale glass having her supper & the letter for ES was also on the table & all of them at the back of the mirror. It is very curious that altho he so frequently notices Selina and delights in teazing her by calling her "Miss" he never looks at Emma, or addresses or even in any way allude to her 196 abandon 4261 on each leg spins round with great velocity How do you like your square Mirror We had some conversation on other matters + there was a newsp.r laying on the table & he said 4262 Is that an Australian paper Mr Hockley No its the Examiner 4263 Oh I beg your pardon I could only see the last letters -- Is that Brandy & water in your glass Miss -- Thats a thick one for Lord Stanhope I also had a chat about Mrs Heydon & her "Mission to free her Name." If you obtain the form to prevent At. Spirits appearing will you oblige me with it. 4264 Certainly, I have no doubt of the truth of Mrs Heydon but 10 out of 15 of the others I have not the slightest confidence in. You promised me one evening the words of your Call for the crystal is it convenient for you to give it me this ev.g 4265 It is a written one I will fetch it now if you prefer it -- or you shall have it next time You are going to be in the fashion are you not Miss (looking at Selina) a Spicers jacket Goodnight Sir 4266 Good night Sir, Good night dear Miss (to Selina) he left 1030 PM. [symbol] 14 June 1853 25' past 9 PM Japan Crystal Called Mr Anderson he is here instantly -- has on a lavender watered waistcoat & black studs -- he is using a white silk handf. 197 Good Evening Mr A 4267 Good evening Sir when shall you return to England 4268 on the 15th June Shall you be at the Mesmeric Infirmary meeting on Friday instead of answering he began whistling + looking about him We have had our evenings quite upset by Sally + others appearing remaining in spite of our efforts to dismiss them 4269 thats very annoying And I cannot obtain visions to appear of spirits 4270 unless they appear before mortals it is very seldom they appear after them have you read any of the newspapers on spirit rappings yet ES had kindly sent me about 50 I have had a great many books on the subject from America but no papers how 4171 long it is before they publish books here after they come out in America what a lot of money books do run away with I find it so well dear Miss (to Selina) Miss is like a certain lady we know, when she sits down (in Scotland) she eats as much as she can for Lunch + then walks down to some of the Laborers Cottages + eats head + cheek, comes home and eats 3 times as much as any one at table that I suppose makes her face so purple Its only an Elegant bloom 4272 spirit rappings on getting very much out of my favor, its so prevalent in France + Germany 198 that its positively a nuisance at least the impostors. I think the great part can be explained by the Table turning and as for the rapping, at one place there was a cellar + some one rapping underneath with a stick such things as that in one place shakes your faith in them all That is bad logic but from what we know by using the Crystal I do not see any reason to doubt the truth of the rappings the only thing I object to is as to their goodness + whether they are really the souls of ^the ^ deceased persons they represent themselves to be 4273 I wish you would just hear them ES has given me an introduction to Mr Slater whose [med'n?] I believe corrected Robert Owen the philanthropist Have you seen Dr Ashbunner's letter in the Reasoner to Mr Holyoake 4274 No I suppose theres several new pamphlets out since I was in England I heard there was one or two expected from good quarters (to Selina) I hope you enjoy your head + cheek Miss- I think Sallad! a capital thing oh dont I thats all - talking about that I want my supper has Emma appeared in your Crystal lately 4275 I dont know who you mean the one who appears in mine in a black dress edged with white 4276 Yes certainly she has I am trying to bring her into this Crystal tonight 4277 then I'll go , + have a bottle of Champagne goodbye , dear Miss 5' to 10 PM 199 10 PM Called ESS The crystals veiled , theres a marble pillar with a gilt chain down at the bottom , its a beautiful marble carved pillar flat at the top and such a beautiful gold Chain round the bottom it looks almost transparent now the gold chain is fastened to a white bird with a gold head and there is some one stand.g beside it in black - Oh I see it plainer now the Bird has got a gold head + so beautiful shaded with gold its like a dove in its mouth is a flat shaped heart like cardboard one half black and the other white , and a broad red band round the outside theres reading in the heart engraved on white letters on the black + black letters on the white , it gets more beautiful and so bright that it hurts my eyes the feathers are silvery white + shades gradually off to a beautiful gold at the edge I here got Michiels Mirror + instantly it veiled + Emma said now the Pillar's forming so large and the bird is as large as a real dove Will you please to inform me if that Dove is a spirit or if it is an emblem you wish us to see 4278 Evani My Guardian Spirit the Dove angel now I see the reading in white letters on black 4279 Death leadeth into immortal life in black on white ground 4280 Fear not for as Evani clothes himself in spotless raiments of snow shall ------ ------------------- be in black on white ground 4281 Let this shield be the emblem of Evani's the 200 4282 Dove Angel's protecting spirit The shields gone + only the pedestal bird + Lady's there + underneath 4283 Evani the Dove Angel welcomes you with peace It shall be seen plainer tomorrow evening Will you tell me if there is any method of preventing the appearance of those persons who have annoyed us lately so much 4284 Peace did not reign between the Atmospheric Spirit of Sally Cook and yours, peace has parted them and she will now cease to annoy you there appears leaves carved round the pedestal the dove moves his feet. now the chain's unfastened + fallen down can you tell me by what means Dr Ashburner's hand is moved when he conceived it to be done by his father 4285 his Father's pure spirit could not come in contact with a human spirit - he grieves that his son is misled by an evil spirit 4286 Evani the Dove Angel departs in peace might peace reign amongst mankind all troubles would cease to exist its gone 20' to 11 PM [symbol] 14 June 1853 10' past 8 PM The C A Mirror Its thick the veils fallen right down , now its lifting up and theres a great number behind it it seems as tho I could see a mile each way, theres 50 figures as large as life 201 on each side, they seem on the left side all different on the right side they are all white one on this side the nearest has a purple robe & in the middle is the white marble pillar and dove, and little children in white with red roses round their heads & pink round their waists then theres some old soldiers with crimson dresses & helmets theres one figure with crimson velvet robe & ermine, black hat and white feather black satin breeches & white silk stockings -- and next him 3 ladies on this side they look like mortals, on the other side those in white are angels on the side with the angels are a good many dressed in black most of them have little things on their heads with reading on. they have all wings the white angels one has purple velvet robes & broad white silk bands and loaded with diamonds -- green white red & yellow stones. and such heavenly faces, and all the soldiers have flags and theres writing on them. and all they stand on is purple velvet with gold stars, and the the farther end is a gold throne & down the middle are 4 pillars with gold & white birds one looks like a large eagle. on the wing of the dove [?] are gold letters "peace" the throne at the top is all gold but the dresses of the mortals are all imaginable colors. Green & blue silk coats & dress swords. over the mortals is written 4287 "Spirits risen from the People" There are all sorts of grades -- policemen dressed like ours & their names I suppose under them. I cannot make them out because they keep coming & going so Theres one in crimson velvet robe & black silk breeches & under him is 4288 "Edward" Theres one with very white beard & a little black cap & a black robe on very old indeed "John Dee" 4289 202 theres another just like the last theres a small man dressed in black 4290 "John Ash--- No this name is under next now theres Wm. Ash--- theres one lady dressed very beautiful with a child with long curly hair dressed in white with Dark blue velvet mantle a Crown on her head + a great deal of gold round her neck 4291 Charlotte of Belgium A girl with short blue dress + shawl old bonnet no shoes or stockings 4292 Susan Baynes under a short old man with white hair white whiskers + with a bear skin + a fur cap he looks so droll 4293 Franklin under one in a black dress + white wig + a long white beard 4294 Archdeacon Spenser The one dressed so magnificently in purple velvet is the Crowned Angel- + such a splendid gold Crown The Mortals seem of all Nations one with Crimson velvet robes close to one without shoes or stockings and fresh ones keep coming up behind them theres reading under all + the flags have all reading on them Theres 2 young gentlemen in claret colored coats red velvet breeches diamond buckles in their shoes their eyebrows quite black + little dark beards their faces appear rouged they keep on coming they have little dress swords Next to them is a Lady a bright yellow dress her hair turned right back back and a very large bunch of feathers tipped with pink her robe yellow her dress white her hair is powdered her eyebrows painted black + her face painted red white 4295 The Duchess Montespan 203 Theres a soldier in white kid breeches black boots up to the knees a dark blue or black coat a star on the left side and black peaked hat white feathers + a ring with a green stone on his left little finger 4296 General Washington There is a lady in white dress trimmed with white lace she has hold of the Arm of a girl in black dress + mantle the girl looks very shabbily dressed the ladys name is [?] 4297 Adelaide Rothschild the one in black Katrine Mercy--- under a woman with a bonnet on is 4298 Harriet Matthews She stands next the Duchess Montespan The Mortals keep moving but the angels stand quite still and never move Now theres another in green muslin delaine dress black jacket and white cap trimmed with white Now the Crowned angel has come forward and all the spirits have formed a half circle round him all the Mortals have left and the Dove angel is there May I ask the meaning of the vision we have seen 4299 You asked if any spirits had risen who have dwelt upon this earth and I have shown you those that have done so do the spirits of those who are so long since deceased still retain their former appearance + dress 4300 No they appear the same as other spirits but they assume that dress that you might distinguish one from the other May I ask the reason of the ineffectual attempts I have 204 made to see you in this mirror 4301 I could not appear when the atmospheric spirit of a mortal occupied it Can you tell me any formula by which I can prevent their appearing 4302 Forms are of no service they will not appear again to annoy you Hes gone 20' past 9 PM To see ELL 4303 "The Crowned Angel will appear in half an hour 30' p. 9 10 PM The C A is here and the Dove Angel 4304 As Sally Cook has annoyed you so much lately Evani has taken the place of Constantine and will perform all those duties which Constantine so carefully fulfilled - 4305 Ann is not the Guardian spirit of Dr. Jno. Ashbonner Will you please to tell who is his GS 4306 His Father acts in that Capacity Will his Father appear in the mirror I gave to Dr AC 4307 I will enquire of him and at the same time I may say that it would be much better for the people of England were they not so infatuated with the rapping spirits Can you tell me any way by which I can convince a sceptical friend of the Truth of these Visions 4308 You cannot convince them 205 For when a person is present who does not believe in them it break that spell which exists between the person + the spirits and which for the time being places them in Communion with them. When mortals [f??m] Ideas—do those Ideas always exist or by what means are they reproducible 4309 They always exist. But when Ideas are unfortunately so often [ill] Evil Cannot they be destroyed 4310 [?e?e] there no Evil there would be no good for as dark as the Evil is, so bright is the good that follows it. Were there no misery we could not tell what happiness was. When speaking of deceased persons should I say Souls of the deceased or spirits of the Deceased 4311 Souls of the Deceased + atmospheric Spirits of those that are living Where in the living body is the seat of the Soul 4312 the brain is the seat of the soul and the intellect is the soul or part of the Soul And that makes the difference between Human beings + animals Animals have spirits without souls do[es] the Spirits of Animals exist after they are killed on this Earth 4313 her do the Souls of deceased Mortals remember after they leave this Earth what happened to them during their Earthly life 4314 No as they attain happiness they lose Every idea of it — while they have one 206 particle of remembrance of what existed in this world or what happened to them on this Earth they could not be happy in a finer place E.S.'s ancestor the first Earl it has been supposed was poisoned are there any means of ascertaining if it was the case & if so by whom. 4316 I do not know He is leaving, will you appear on Tuesday next 20' past 10 I will do so 4317 20' to 11 PM Called ELL 4318 "Your visions will be continued on next Tuesday evening [symbol] 18 June 1853. 10' past 8 ES Crystal Invoked Evani to show us the Fireworks as seen by us at the Surrey Zoological Gardens 4319 "at twenty five minutes to ten" 20' past 8 Called Mr Anderson He is here very pale in a dressing gown Were you at the State Ball 4320 Yes and got so drunk afterwards, I am not right now We went to the Mesmeric Infirmary Meeting yesterday 4321 Who else did you take besides Miss Emma, Selina & me, Earl Stanhope took the Chair, and the Archbishop of Dublin was elected President 207 4322 Ah I shall see all about that Mr Spicer was there 4323 Ah I should like to see him very much What are you holding in your hand 4324 My likeness Its a drawing its a woman with a cap on she has a stick in her hand or a broom Have you been to Chobham 4325 Going down on Monday night but dont think I am going to sleep on the ground any more for that dont see any fun in catching cold Selina says she will make you some gruel if you do 4326 then I shall be very bad the first opportunity As you have not sent Selina the brooch you promised her I have bought two 4327 Yes I saw them very pretty ones I bought one for a Lady I was courting about 6 weeks ago Oh no the same one in different places Tell dear Miss I should certainly have called and seen her last Tuesday, if the Tram had stopped at Croydon. I was coming up from Brighton, when you ment.d the other evening about the Queens face, I had no idea it was like what it is I thought you were joking she used to have a full blue eye but from the excessive heat of the face it looks like a watery skin over the eye. you would be perfectly surprized if you was to seer her her figure is so altered Good night Good night 42 208 25' to 10 To see the vision of the Fireworks at the Surrey Zoological Gardens. The ES crystal became immediately clouded. now I see a great many people. I can see the fireworks going over their heads, I cant see the water. the scenery is just the same now. theres all the Lanterns (the feast of Lanterns) theres all the fireworks just the same only so small theres the ducks theres the Rockets with the different colors theres the Turnabout one, but the scene does not look so pretty because I can see the Canvass which looks like Gauze, I see some men behind, now theres the ships coming in, its just the same as we saw it - it looks so pretty now theres the ship on Fire coming out, I can see the place where the Band is, Theres Mr Richards + Selina I cant see you (F.H.) now I see you. but you are by yourself now I see myself. the ships coming out - you (FH) have turned round Mr Richards behind you + Selina theres me hold of your arm walking away, now its going, its gone 2' to 10 PM The crystal is clouded heres Mr Anderson come, hes gone I ret.d Evani thanks. I requested if agreeable a further vision. 4328 On Tuesday evening you will see the spirit Hemontas who was once a black Negro when upon this earth. 10' past 10 [symbol] 21 June 1853 C. A. Mirror 5' to 8 PM Invoked the C A The C A is here in purple with a gold crown a rich purple robe lined with white satin like a very long mantle fastened at the shoulders. 209 Will you please to inform me why Constantine has ceased to be the G S of my see ELL twice No answer 27. 4329 No I have not I have here a black magic made for Ms Dresser had it better be dedicated to his PS 4330 Yes it had When this Crystal (HD Lens) once dedicated to Holo was mine I had great difficulty in obtaining visions of Holo – shall I now dedicate it to Lero Mr H Leas PS 4331 Yes Will you ask Lero to appear in if when called 4332 I will One of the spirit rapping mediums received a very beautiful poem in the style of Edgar A Poe & said to be delivered by his Spirit 4333 I am certain it was not him and I don't know a spirit who would do so Can I request a Spirit to deliver a poem or verses to me in this mirror Now there's appeared this & under it – xxxxxxxxxxxx | xxxxxxxxx | xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx | xxxxxxxxx | xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx | xxxxxxxxx | xxxxxxxxx 4334 This is the only idea the Spirits can give you of poetry do the souls of deceased poets retain their happy talent for poetry. 4335 They lose all knowledge of things pertaining to the world as they attain to perfect happiness and when they approach true happiness they have not one single recollection of any thing which happened to them or any thing they knew unless it is a second gift. 210 But the rapping Spirits relate when where they died [?] advice & sometimes predict events. Amongst all the rappings which have excited 4336 So much interest, not more than 4 Separate raps have been given by good Spirits at the request of deceased relatives to the parties who heard them Is there any objection to my going to [?] States to investigate the rappings 4337 No there is not Can you instruct me in any means by which I could test whether they were good spirits or not when they rap If you use the discharge which you [?] [?] 4338 Spirits - and at the same time ask the Spirit that raps to tell you the name of your G.D. You will know that [?ay] whether the name is right or wrong. Every good Spirit is aware of Anothers .G.D. Can you tell me what [keeping] this Fragment of Stone with Greek and Hebrew Characters. was intended for. 4339 I cannot see if [?] then took the Stone 4340 It is part of the head stone of a monk who was buried - - - - - - - - - - to come from the Holy City but I cannot see any thing in it Will you tell me his name [?] but [?] could not decipher it I requested it to be rendered clearer I cannot make the reading more visible 4341 but you shall see the place. The stone was Erected to his memory by the Chief Rabbi Saul Levi who is now a spirit of the [?] 45 211 Circle near the South. would he be able to give me the information 4342 Having risen too that state of happiness he Cannot remember things which happened upon this Earth. Can you inform us how [?] is getting on in Arabia. 4343 He is well but being slightly indisposed I do not think it would be advisable to call his Spirit across the water as they have such An objection to it. We were much gratified by the vision you so kindly gave us last Tuesday may I ask who the young Gentlemen were who kept [?] so 4344 louis 15th [?] of France May I ask where the soul of [Leo ?] now dwells 4345 It has not yet [not then] risen above the South Is 4346 [no?] he is in Jupiter and has for his companion [Thumbell?] What [Thumbell?] my I ask who do you allude to 4347 The Murderer. Where does the Soul of Napoleon now dwell 4348 In Hades I had Some time ago a spirit enter my crystal who requested a look at one of my Books. who was this 4349 it was the spirit who had formerly been the Guardian Spirit of [?]. but had been released from that [?] by him before his death. 46 212 Dr Dee received a great number of lengthened & curious revelatns. from Various Spirits would one of those spirits Appear in My Crystal if I were to call him 4350 They would do so Is there any objection to my calling them into my ES Crystal. I mean have you as my GS any objection 4351 They would much rather Appear in this mirror as when they are enclosed in a ball of Glass they feel as tho' they were enclosed in Earth. Then with your permission I will at some future time call one of them. The CA's going 10' to 9 PM. 5' to 9 PM. Invoked Hemontas. Now there's something come, its very beautiful, its a man Very dark complexion indeed purple dress crimson mantel in his right hand a large gold ball in the other a sceptre with brilliants on the Top. the red cloak is lined with deep Ermine, he has rather woolly hair he stands sideways and the end of his Robe extends beyond the mirror Please to tell me your name 4352 I have no name. I have dwelt upon Earth. I was an African Slave. Did you die in Africa or in one of the European Colonies 4353 I was Killed by a sunstroke in the South of Africa Are you the Soul of the deceased African whom the CA Called Hemontas 4354 He sent me, but he called me no name. 213 Please to show me I in a plain white stone A A may I ask in what manner you pass your time in your present state of existence I do not know what time is In what circle or sphere do you dwell (he points to the stone) that means Hades I dwell there are those who dwell in Hades all happy Yes then Napoleon after having been the means of so many thousands of human beings losing their lives [?] other [?] has already attained a state of happiness She was led in by the idea that he was destined to accomplish a wonderful work that of conquering the world he was prevented he was persecuted he suffered and he died in sincere repentance Has he been called upon to roam about the world a beggar he would have done so with the same [?] sense of duty as he mounted the Imperial Throne It would ne much better if his nephew was the same We have since lost the Duke of Wellington and from his lengthened days and quiet life I [?] he has also attained a happy state He is happy so far as a person can be who has left the Earth to short a time He's gone 1/4 past 9 Invoked Grain no vision Called ESS 214 No vision The Green Crystal Invoked Sero 4355 He will appear at 1/2 past 10 [?] 24 June 1853 7.45 PM The mirror I make Mr Dresser Invoked Almondio 4356 you will have visions on Tuesday Evening Called Mr Anderson He is engaged with Lord Seaton at Chatham [?] 25 June 1853 7.45 PM Michiels Mirror Invoked Michiel No vision Called ESS No vision Called Mr Anderson No vision Japan Crystal Called Mr Anderson No vision 10.30 PM Michiels Mirror Called Mr Anderson No vision The Japan Crystal to Selina became clouded + full of objects but from her imperfect vision she could not distinguish them and to Emma they appeared quite clear 215 [?] 28 June 1853 C A Mirror 7.15 Invoked the C A He is here very distinct in white with wings + crown Mr C M Widow has written to me to know which of these 3 mortals she will marry T M P 4357 H T S F R No answer Have you any objection to answer me that question 4358 I have What answer shall I return to her letter The Divining of spirits is generally used for a higher purpose than idle curiosity 4359 or the speculation of a husband if it is ordained that she shall marry either it is also ordered that she shall marry that one which would be most conducive to her happiness If the souls of deceased persons do not remember anything that happened to them on earth How was [?] enabled to tell me the place + manner of his death It was me that have the answers he did not speak + so it is whenever illusion 4360 is made by spirits who are happy to any thing that happened to them on earth as they attain happiness they lose all remembrance of what happened to them on earth + when they attain complete happiness they lose all knowledge of 216 their former state for while any rememb.ce clings to them they could not possibly be happy in their former state By what means then did Eml. Swedenborg obtain from a deceased person the information relative to a deed which his widow could not find 4361 That person appeared but the answers were given by GROTUIC who had never dwelt upon earth By what means did the mortal known as the Solitaire of Philadelphia in America put himself into an apparent Trance at the request of a Lady and visit her husband in London + obtain the knowledge when he wd return. 4362 He was endowed with supernatural agency his was indeed a rare & singular case. Earl Stanhope informs me that the Rapping Spirits correctly told him the name, place of decease, & date of decease of a particular friend. How was that done 4364 The rappings are made by evil spirits, if they did not mix themselves with men on Earth, they would not have the slightest idea of time, however low their state might be so long as they were good spirits -- I have read that in Germany & even in Wales, when a new Mine was about to be opened, the miners would here a great noise as if invisible miners were there at work -- which noises they believe to be caused by spirits 4365 It is scarcely necessary for me to say that Any good spirits cannot come in contact with any solid substance or even approach it within a certain distance, any further than this I cannot explain those noises 217 May I then ask how you and other good spirits have appd. to enter our Crystals first appearing outside & then seeming to enter. 4366 The shadow is thrown into the crystal Whenever I approach the [?] it appears in the crystal, when I stop at a certain dist.ce that also appears to stop, and when I approach nearer, that appears to close its wings and enter. Mr Henry Spicer in his publication called Sights and Sounds states that a paper was signed by a number of Spirits on the Table of an American Medium and when shown Afterwards they were declared to be the exact signatures of celebrated deceased persons This document not being in some way perfect the Spirits instructed him to burn it and they would sign another, which he did it was again laid upon the table and nine signatures were attached to it. In this Mr Henry Spicer was in some way deceived it was utterly without found.n and never occurred. Spirits could not, I mean those who never dwelt upon Earth, could not mark paper with ink So that it would last they might make an impression on it which would not last more than 3 minutes No spirit ever signed that paper I have a copy of that document upstairs & it was presumed to be signed by the departed spirits of the mortals named 4367 Yes but not even spirits who had never 52 218 been on earth could have signed it -- much less spirits who had so lately left it. hes going 1/4 past 8. 1/4 to 9 Michiels Mirror Invoked Michiel Here is one he looks like a clergyman dressed in black frock coat black waistcoat & trousers. White Hdf. rather light hair -- hes gone now there a lady in a dark dress She has a scarf on, very short very yellow skin a large broach, she has flounces on the dress, its 2 flounces very low on the dress. a scarf she looks 60 I should think, her hair is like Selina's but redder, her face is very thin, she is very upright. What is your name 4368 Maria and I want to know whether I shall be married to the gentleman I have just seen, if you would be kind enough to tell me I should be so much obliged sir I am going to write to you tomorrow on that subject & to Mr. M. 4369 Thank you then you have enquired whether I shall marry him, if I don't have him I should very much like to have someone else. Well when Emma & I come to Windsor you shall see for yourself -- shes gone 9 PM. The mirror remd clouded & Emma said heres Miss Maria come back again & said 4370 If you were to ask me to marry me I would not say no. [?] 53 219 The CA Mirror Call ELL No vision Invoked Nalvage (one of Dr Dees spirits No vision Will the CA inform me if we can have any more visions in this mirror You cannot. 9.h20. Michiels Mirror Invoked Michiel 4371 You cannot have any more spiritual visions this evening Called Mr Anderson Now theres something white & peaked come, upon the top is a flag, in at the further end is a fire, its all open on this side theres 5 gentlemen round the fire, there all sorts of things in it, there a bed it looks like a mattress on 4 flower pots and thats covered with blue halfway & then over that theres a pole and hangings fall over at each end that very close the fire, theres 5 gentlemen sitting on the side of the bed one on a stool & one seems half laying on a sofa the other is sitting I cannot see what on theres a little table and a good many bottles on it. Mr Anderson's sitting on the bed he has got on black trousers with a red stripe & a blanket over his shoulders doubled like a shawl & his head sticking up -- none of them have coats on they all look to have colored things round them one has a plaid wrapped round him and another a great colored Hdf like a scarf, there plenty of bottles. 220 (54) What day is it with you Mr. A. 4372 Saturday They have all got Moustacios but one he has yellowish light hair rather a red face He's the one with the Red plaid 4373 Mr A Theres been enough rain today, talk about roughing it at the diggings, it would be the abode of bliss to this. You don't look very [ill?] 4374 It's best put a good face on & set a good example The might have picked out a better spot than this for their encampment don't you think so Theres no treading out of this in the dark for the holes besides the wet sand & the adders What a very wet day it's been Have you got your Crystal with you 4375 No I've not, I'm going to London on the 15th July They[?ed] to change all your Regiments then dont they 4376 They will be relieved somewhere about that time but not on that day I believe So you have had the Prince to "tough" it with you how came the Little Lady to let him "Sleep from home" 4377 She could not complain of him this time for he went away directly it was over, & as to his sleeping out I suppose she couldn't help it but she had the satisfaction of knowing he had no companions (ladies I mean) I dare say he caught it when ge got back-- he is the only man in England that has a "right" to be henpecked. Well hes well paid for his services 4378 And he behaves accordingly 221 how was it your dandy Regiment was afraid of wetting their white Ducks the other day & let the Scot's go thro the pond. 4379 Oh did they Ive got rid of my troublesome visitors & the CA says I shall not be troubled by them again. 4380 I'm glad of that. good night 10' to 10 PM. [symbol] June 28. 2853. Lord Ashburtons Park, Japan Crystal Called Mr. Anderson he's here. Good Evg. You have fine weather now at Chobham 4381 Remarkably beautiful What day is it with you 4382 Wednesday, it rained off & on till last night Do you think we shall have a war with Russia 4383 No-- We are expecting a night surprize thats delightful What does Miss Georgina say to your fatigues & dangers 4384 She says shes very glad of it, it will take some of my conceit out -- are you roughing it too It was a grand set out on Monday evening was it not. What at Chobham 4385 No the prince's Christening O that's out of our Sphere what was he named 4386 George Leopold Duncan Albert Do you try the Table moving down at Chobham 4387 Oh yes and Tumblers too, I must go to sleep Goodbye, goodbye. Goodnight. This I found to be correct as altho Trinity term ends June 13 the long vacation did not commence till the 10th August. 222 Anderson Captn. 16, 29, 36, 42, 45, 51, 58, 70, 74, 80, 90, 96, 99, 109, 111, 122, 124, 130, 136, 139, 141, 143, 152, 159, 175, 182, 187, 189, 191, 194, 197, 206, 219, 221 Anderson Georgina Miss 3, 137 Anderson Edwd. 3 Allen 84 Ashburner Dr. 169 Ashburner's Dr Father 171 Balton Jno. 2 Balsamo Jos 14 Burton Lieut. 66, 114, 124, 134 Cook Miss Sally 10, 77, 89, 108, 175, 186, 188, 191 Clergyman 11, 218 Colthurst Louisa 68 Campden M. of 81 Country people 193 Chobham Camp 219 CAWL 108 Dee Dr John 23 Dupuis M. 58 Dresser W 69, 74 Dresser W. G. 132, 141, 150, 157, 179 Franklin Sir Jno. 44 Fireworks 208 Green Miss 82, 90 Green Miss nieces 84 Hockley Fred 79. 156. 175. 179 Horoscope 99 Kent Duchess of 2. Louis Napoleon 4. 19. 42 Lady 43. 44 Leigh S's husband 85 96 Leigh Emma Louisa 117. 133. 146. 154. 172. 180 Leigh Selina Eliz 135. Lea Henry Dawson 159. Lovelace Lady 183 Magic Mirror 8. 66. Marriage of MAL 10. Maculy Susan 51 Maria 218. Proctor Alfred Oxley. 107 Stanhope Earl. 9. 21. 78 Secret association 22. Spiritual Visions 39. 87. 199. 200 Somerset L. Henrietta 84 Skerdroff. Hermann. 95 The White Lady. 92. 106 Westley Mr 2. W.H. 2. 42. 138 Spirits Almondio 50.89. A.A. 85 Ada 105.107.163 C.A. 5. 24. 32. 47. 54 66 71. 75. 84. 86. 93 105. 116. 131 142. 145. 162. 167. 168. 170 176. 204. 208. 215. Conolomline 35. 57. Connlom AA. 71. Eram 199. 203 Herschel 11 Holo 12 Hunder 26. 36 53 56 79 Hermonlao 212. Loco 7. 21. 28. 57. 77 Lero 8. 11. Michael AA. 25. 33. 38 Monh 168. Orion 13 Orimiah 52 Octavus 68. 75. 123 Omoo 96. Samuel AA. 34. 41 Spealdo 94. Semirus 165 Jescho 9. 169 Venus 87. BF 133 .H63 1853 Vol. 4 Copy 1 RBSCD The CA 49 54 66 84 Hunder & the CA Changing my G Spirit 49 do 54 Lieut Burton 66 Lupay 49 The Black Magic Mirror Mr Anderson Horoscope 74 The CA & my GS 54 The White lady 99 Lady Lovelace 183 Mr Anderson 74 Spirit Letters [drawing] Pollys offer of M 151 & fo 10 [Mars symbol] 12 April 1853 Divining by Crystals 215 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.