Secretary.

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March 26th, 1884.

The Commission met on Wednesday, March 26th, at 7.30 P.M., at 1117
Callowhill Street.

Present:  Dr. Leidy, Mr. Furness, Mr. Fullerton and Mr. T.R.  Hazard.  The
Medium was Mr. Fred. Briggs.

The Medium gave the following answers to Dr. Leidy’s questions: 

1.  Has been a Medium since seven years of age.  Now 22 years old.

2.  Before seven years of age could see visions, etc., but did not communicate with Spirits.

3.  Was born in Boston.  Lived there when not on journeys.

4.  His parents had no such powers.

5.  His grandfather was a West India importer, his father had no business.

6.  Educated in Middleboro and Bridgewater, Mass.

7.  His family, Baptists.

8.  He can communicate with Spirits best

a. At night, or in the evening.

b. In cold or snowy weather.

c. In dry weather.

d. When in a healthy condition.

9.  When in communication with Spirits feels nervous, but cannot describe the feeling.

The Medium had on the table two single slates which could be laid upon each other.  The table was about three and a-half feet square, and covered with a cloth.

The light was kept rather dim.

(The Medium explained later in the evening that writing is best produced in the dark, because dark is negative, light positive, and negative conditions are most favorable to communication.)

Mr. Furness had brought two folding slates, which could be fastened with a screw.

Dr. Leidy and Mr. Furness and the Medium each held a double slate under the table.

Mr. Fullerton asked a question as requested, but received no answer from the Spirits.

Some scratching was now heard under the table.

The Medium took the slate held by Mr. Furness (one not screwed or fastened by hinges), and it was held under the table by Mr. Furness, Mr. Hazard and Mr. Briggs.

The Medium seemed much excited, spoke rapidly, etc., and was so much overcome that he dropped the slate (one brought by Mr. Furness) which he was holding under the table with his left hand, and left it lying on the floor under the table.

At 8 o’clock Dr. Koenig came in.  The slate held by the Medium, Mr. Furness and Mr. Hazard, was held in Mr. Hazard’s lap, and some taps were heard. (Mr. Furness afterwards produced taps precisely similar by rubbing the side of his finger slowly along the side of the slate.)

No writing having been obtained, the Medium declared that he alone would hold the slate, as the magnetism of Mr. Furness was injurious.

Again we were invited to ask questions.  Dr. Leidy asked:  ’When and where did you die?’ No answer.