Hugh Gaine | |
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| Born | c. 1726 |
| Died | April 27, 1807 (aged 80–81) New York County, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Printer and Publisher |
| Known for | Founder of The New York Mercury and the New York Royal Gazette |
Hugh Gaine (c. 1726 – April 27, 1807) was an 18th-century early American printer, newspaper publisher and bookseller. He founded and was printer of The New York Mercury and the New York Royal Gazette. As a printer and journalist Gaine remained neutral when the idea of American independence was at issue, which became a source of trouble for him at times. Subsequently figures like Philip Freneau, a Revolutionary poet, had very little affection for Gaine, while some historians question his loyalties. During his time in New York City Gaine's printing business became the most prolific, lasting more than forty years.