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2G2 (£orrespntfence. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARCH^EOLOGIA CAMBRENSIS. HOLY WELLS. Sir,—It is more than a quarter of a century since Mr. Parry of Madryn suggested in the pages of one of the first volumes of the Archceologia Carribrensis that a complete list of the holy and other celebrated wells in Wales should be compiled, together with notes or remarks as to particular traditions or other matters connected with them. Nothing would be easier if the Local Secretaries of each county were, at the expense of the Society, to collect from the incum¬ bents of each parish the necessary information. It is probable that the clergy would generally assist; and if assistance is refused in any particular case, it would not be difficult to obtain the desired informa¬ tion by other means. A printed list of queries should be issued. The subject seems deserving of some ventilation, and it is to be hoped will not be dismissed without at least some effort to obtain such a list. Every year is of importance, as who knows how many curious local traditions and stories pass away for ever with the death of each venerable octogenarian. I remain, Sir, yours faithfully, One Who would Assist. THE CHAIE OF GLAMOEGAK Sir,—The Chair of Glamorgan will, I think, furnish matter for several papers, the first of which will be the one on the " Coelbren" in the present number. Another paper will be required for Bardism. This is the singular kind of theosophy about which old Iolo Mor- ganwg used to shake his head, and take care there was no one near to hear his revelation thereof. It is a kind of pagan theology pro¬ viding for the redemption of the whole animated creation, men and beasts, by means of metempsychosis. As far as I can see at present, it is a kind of Gnosis emanating from Alexandrian Neo-Platonism. At all events I am anxious to investigate the problem, and shall be glad to have the assistance of any readers of the Arch. Carnb. who happen to have old books of Charles the First's time, especially the works of Henry More, such as the Conjectura Cabalistica, Psycho- zoia, etc. I shall be grateful to any gentleman who would sell me the first, or lend me the second, or either. . The book shall be kept carefully, and returned within a limited time, enough for me to read it. Yours respectfully, Tnos. Stephens.