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First Issue Publication

When
April 24, 1704
Where
Boston
Part of
First publication of The Boston News-Letter

The Boston News-Letter was first published on April 24, 1704, in Boston.

The initial issue was dated from Monday, April 17, to Monday, April 24, 1704. It was issued weekly as a half sheet, a single page printed on both sides, measuring 8 by 12 inches.

Sources

  1. The Boston News-Letter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17

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