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Scruffs, Headachs, Scurvies, and inward. Bealings. Also, very beneficial to those threatened with a Decline.

I now proceed to Moffat Wells, near the Baroany of Moffat. These Wells proceed from Lead, Iron, Silver, and Cold: the very same Metals that Grew's Well proceeds from. These Wells are now had in great esteem ; and people of all ranks pays a yearly homage thereunto, from every corner of Scotland : And, in short, they are very much frequented by the English Nobility. They have not the same Virtues that Grew's Well has, and yet they have them all but one; and that is, Grew's Well Cures the Rickets, while Moffat-Wells does not. And Moffat-Wells has a Virtue that Grew's Well has not; and that is, Moffat-Wells Cures a person troubled with the Empyema, which is a Sore Disorder, as bad as the Rickers : So that, when rightly considered, both Wells may be accounted equally equal. In short, if both Wells do not Cure a threatened Consumption, nothing else need be applied.

I now proceed to the Tide-Well near Renfrew, which, although a considerable way from the Sea, webbss and flows with the Sea; and although fresh Water, gives more strength then the Sea itself, by pathing.

I now come to the Rowting Well at Edinburgh. This Well Cures the Itch wonderfully. Also, there's a Well near said place, called the Oily-Well, by reason of a Yellow Bitumen that appears upon the surface of the Water. This Water proceeds from Sulphur alone, and is very good for Curing Scabs, bores, and Headaches. I