Col. Cook, a Former White House Doorkeeper, Writes About the Desires of the Spirits to Get a Message to the President

February 8, 1917
Received by James Padgett
Washington, D.C.

I am here, Col. Cook.

Well, you are much in demand tonight, and the spirits who wrote are really whom they represented themselves to be; for I have been present and know them.

I am Col. Cook, who was the head doorkeeper of the Executive Mansion for so many years, and I know and tell you that tonight have been present many of the spirits to whom Mrs. Wilson referred as statesmen and rulers who have been trying so earnestly to influence and advise her husband. Especially is Cleveland anxious to communicate to the President, for he seems to be more interested in the country's affairs than the others, and is such a virile and powerful spirit. I only wish that there was some way that a message from him to the President might be delivered; but we all realize that it would not be believed.

Well, I cannot do any good by writing more and will close, though, I am much interested in my country and also in this method of communicating.

I will say good night.

Col. Cook

Thomas Padgett, James' Grand Uncle, who resides in the Fourth Sphere, Writes a Greeting

November 14, 1914
Received by James Padgett
Washington, D.C.

I am here, Thomas Padgett.

I am Thomas Padgett. I am your father's uncle. I lived in St. Mary's County, Maryland, and passed over in 1831 at the county seat, Leonardstown. I was not a very good man when I passed over, but I am now in the Fourth Sphere and am progressing very rapidly.

I was his brother. He is here and is very happy. He is in a condition of love with his wife that makes them perfectly happy and contented.

Yes, I have and often talk to him about you and your gift of writing. You must believe that the spirits write to you, for I assure you that they do. You must not let any seeming inconsistencies cause you to lose faith in the power of communicating, or you will lose the greatest consolation that you can ever obtain. Be a true medium and you will not only become much happier yourself, but will help to make others happy.

Let me come to you occasionally and write and I will help you in your investigation.

Your Grand Uncle, Thomas Padgett