The Boston News-Letter was the first continuously published newspaper in the American colonies. It was established in 1704 and continued to be published until 1775.
The New-York Gazette was one of the most influential newspapers in the Revolutionary era. It was founded in 1725 by John Peter Zenger, who was later acquitted of seditious libel charges in a landmark case for freedom of the press.
The Pennsylvania Gazette was another important colonial newspaper. It was established in 1729 by Benjamin Franklin and published until 1784. The Pennsylvania Gazette was known for its coverage of political and social issues, as well as its literary content.
The Virginia Gazette was the official newspaper of the colony of Virginia. It was founded in 1736 by William Parks and published until 1780. The Virginia Gazette was an important source of news for Virginians, as well as a forum for political debate.