Sept. 18, 1865, San Francisco Dramatic Chronicle:

It appears that a "Hasheesh" mania has broken out among our
Bohemians. Yesterday, Mark Twain and the "Mouse-Trap" man were seen
walking up Clay street under the influence of the drug, followed by a
"star," who was evidently laboring under a misapprehension as to what
was the matter with them.



On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 2:54 AM, Peter Messent <
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> British Newspaper, The Guardian, reports  (Sept 7) that 'it seems likely
> that ... Mark Twain.. tried cannabis.' True? PeteThis message and any
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