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was diagnosed with cancer in 1960, at which point his health slowly began to deteriorate. On his deathbed in November of 1963, just as he was passing away, Aldous - a man who for many years had been fascinated with the effects of . She agreed. The following letter - an incredibly moving, detailed account of Aldous' last days - was written by Laura just days after her husband's death and sent to his older brother Julian. Both the images and subsequent transcript were discovered at The Vaults of Erowid , a fantastically comprehensive website dedicated to providing information about psychoactive plants, chemicals, and related issues.
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