A post-mortem showed she died from cancerous poisoning.

On many occasions I have made inquiry as to whether certain sick ones would die or recover; and if die, when? Generally the answers proved very correct.

About a year ago I was writing (for the spirit of deceased friend, Mr. A. so claimed). After some writing of a friendly nature, it was written substantially as follows:- "There is one thing that I wish you could do for me, but I don't see how you can, and that is, stop my son "(name fully given)" from drinking." I answered (by thought), "Why, I am surprised. He doesn't drink, does he? that is, not any to speak of, any way?" A.: "Yes, I am sorry to say he drinks a good deal too much." Q.: "Where does he do his drinking mostly?" A.: "At the B. Hotel." I said I never heard of his drinking. A.: "Well, you watch and inquire, and you will find out that he does." "I should be very glad to be of some service in the matter." A.: "If I see a chance where you can I shall certainly call on you".

Upon investigation I found this was all true.

In May 1887, while looking for authorities on an obscure point in a case I was then preparing for trial, it was written in substance: "I know where the authority is that you need." Q.: "Where?" A.:"In 'Wendell's Reports,' vol. - , page - ." Q.: "Who are you?" A.: " I am A. B." The volume and page, as well as the name, were given in full; the name was that of an old lawyer that I had known well. The case cited was just what I needed. I had never seen or heard of the case before to my best knowledge. There are twenty-six volumes of "Wendell's Reports," of about 700 pages each.

I frequently find as I am examining indexes for judgment-debtors, grantees or grantors, etc, in clerks' offices, and elsewhere, that there is the same manifestation of intelligence in another form. Let me explain: Say I am searching an index under the head of "S," looking for the name of Stearns, John J. By placing my hand or finger on the book, drawing it along down over the names, with no thought of the work in hand, as soon as my finger passes the name desired my finger will stop. My eyes must be directed towards the book, but no matter how listless or absent-minded I may be, still at such times my finger will stop at the name in question. When contrasted with ordinary searching the unconscious intelligence that seems to be behind this is very marked.

Once, being much in doubt, I asked, "What ails--?" (one of my sons)

"What shall I do for him?" The answer was, "You had better not try to do anything for him, but go and get Dr. T. He will know what to do." I called Dr. T. He examined him and immediately gave an emetic. The contents of the stomach showed that digestion had been stopped, or rather, that the food had not digested at all. The boy recovered rapidly. Dr. T. said it was well I called him. The boy had been rather suddenly taken ill a few hours after a hearty meal and soon after a severe fright or mental strain.

In a contested case over a certain clause or bequest in the will of C. we had been defeated and were about to appeal to the Court of Appeals, our highest court. It was my opinion, also my partner's, that we would win on the appeal; but upon inquiry it was written that we should be beaten, and this opinion was expressed on several occasions, with very good reasons assigned. We were advised not to appeal. We brought the appeal and were defeated.

I have made many inquiries as to whether certain sick persons would recover or die. The answers have been very correct, generally. Writing touching the future is generally stated to be but an opinion, based on known facts, and fallibility is freely admitted. When opinions are written the reasons assigned are very frequently not only new to me, or unthought of, but are generally good reasons.

I have had a good deal of experience and made a good many tests. Those I have given are a fair sample, I think, of the writing that proved to be true. Many statements made were false and many predictions made proved untrue; of these I have given no illustration, but could if necessary. I have done most of my writing when no one was present. Perhaps I should state that it has been repeatedly written not to believe any writing or statement unless my own good judgment approved of it. I have written a good deal touching a future state, political and philosophical matters. Of all this I have not spoken, as it does not seem of much importance for our present purposes. In passing I will say that much of it was apparently very good, and quite reasonable.

December 28th.

On Christmas Eve there was, as you are probably aware, a railway accident near Hastings, a little way out from New York City, in which twelve persons were killed and another has since died from injuries received. This last-mentioned person resided near me. The news of the injury to this person reached me on Christmas Day. Telegrams in the afternoon were favourable, and indicated a recovery. I made inquiry as to the matter, and it was written in substance that the person would not recover. I suggested that telegrams indicated a recovery. The answer was: "Yes; but we have made an examination, and are of opinion that no recovery will take place." Telegrams the second day were still more favourable, but my writing did not change in opinion. The party died at nine o'clock on the evening of the 26th. . . .

January 29th, 1892.

Dr. R. Hodgson, - Dear Sir, - In reply to your inquiry for such facts as I may be able to give, touching the experiences given you by my husband, as automatic writer, I will state:-

Not long after he began to write, some five years ago, I saw a sheet of paper upon which was written a full account of the robbing of the body of the dead sister. I read the account carefully. My husband said that he had written it automatically; that he had asked for the facts and that was the answer. The account of it, as written out for you by my husband, is the same in substance as what I saw and read, except it is very much shortened. I had the paper for some time, and, I think, until after the facts as given were proven true; but it was destroyed long ago. I attended the trial of the suit brought to recover the money. His account given you I believe to be correct.