Extract from Abigail Adams to Mary Smith Cranch Auteuil May 8th 17851 I shall realy regreet to leave Mr. Jefferson, he is one of the choice ones of the Earth. RC (MWA: Abigail Adams Correspondence). 1The “8th” was added later and the letter’s full contents suggest that it may have been written as early as 4 May. Print AuthorAbigail AdamsRecipientMary Smith CranchDate Range1771 - 1790DateMay 8, 1785CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryMWAQuote CategoryNotable Comments on Jefferson