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Boston’s First Local Newspaper Beginnings of The Courant
Ben Franklin at age 15 sought entry to The New England Courant started by his brother James in Boston. He wrote anonymous letters under Silence Dogood, posing as a widow offering advice and critique. After 16 letters he revealed he was Do good.
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