This was in June, 1866. Frank wrote for me to come to him at once, and although my own wound was still very bad, I started immediately and stayed with him at the house of Mr. Alexander Severe, in Nelson county, until he recovered, which was in September.
“I think drugs were used by me as a way of suppressing my natural spirit.”
“A lot of people come to L.A. looking for something. What I came here for, I realize now, is to be okay with myself.”