659. Moreover, as soon as I looked at anything in shops, or at money and the like, the cupidity of these same and similar spirits was made known with me; for supposing themselves to be me, they at once desired, as it were, that I should stretch forth my hand, contrary to all custom. Furthermore, they insinuated into my "animus" their own cupidity. Concerning this I have sometimes spoken with these spirits, saying that I was aware that such spirits were present, and they could not but assent or confirm it, relating their genius and what happens to them. 1748, Feb. 6.