<P> The New York Times was founded as the New - York Daily Times on September 18 , 1851 . Founded by journalist and politician Henry Jarvis Raymond and former banker George Jones , the Times was initially published by Raymond , Jones & Company . Early investors in the company included Edwin B. Morgan , Christopher Morgan , and Edward B. Wesley . Sold for a penny ( equivalent to 29 cents today ) , the inaugural edition attempted to address various speculations on its purpose and positions that preceded its release : </P>
<P> The New York Times was founded as the New - York Daily Times on September 18 , 1851 . Founded by journalist and politician Henry Jarvis Raymond and former banker George Jones , the Times was initially published by Raymond , Jones & Company . Early investors in the company included Edwin B. Morgan , Christopher Morgan , and Edward B. Wesley . Sold for a penny ( equivalent to 29 cents today ) , the inaugural edition attempted to address various speculations on its purpose and positions that preceded its release : </P>
when was the first new york times published
when was the first new york times published
September 18 , 1851
September 18 , 1851