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First publication of The Boston News-Letter
- When
- 1704
- Where
- Boston
- Episodes
- 1
The Boston News-Letter began publication on April 24, 1704, in Boston. It is recognized as the first continuously published newspaper in the Massachusetts colony, issued weekly under the editorship of John Campbell.
Episodes
Background and detail
Initial Publication Details. The first issue was dated from April 17 to April 24, 1704. It was printed by Bartholomew Green as a single-page half sheet measuring 8 by 12 inches. John Campbell, a Boston bookseller and postmaster, served as the first editor.
People involved
- John Campbell · First editor
- Bartholomew Green · Printer
Sources
- The Boston News-Letter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
- History of American newspapers Wikipedia
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