How long did it take for colonist to send a message England or receive from England?

In the early days of the American colonies, it took several weeks or even months for messages to travel between the colonies and England. This was due to the lack of modern transportation and communication technologies.

By the 18th century, regular sailing packets were established between the colonies and England, which reduced the travel time to about two months. However, these packets were still subject to delays due to weather and other factors.

The first transatlantic telegraph cable was laid in 1858, which greatly reduced the time it took to send messages between the colonies and England. This allowed for near-instantaneous communication, and had a profound impact on business, politics, and culture.