THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, August 31, 1769 printed with THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, August 31, 1769  Both newspapers were published by Richard Draper on Thursday. A partnership with John Green and Joseph Russell printed the "Boston Post-Boy & Advertiser" on Mondays.

Both titles are printed on the same sheet of paper (each s single sheet; verified when held to the light) and were meant to be separated for individual sale & distribution. But this pair was not, hence the interesting curiosity.

The front page of the "Mass. Gazette" has an item from Williamsburg noting: "We can assure the public that his Excellency our governor has received a letter from Lord Hillsborough acquainting him that his Majesty... would use their utmost endeavors...to obtain a repeal of all the American revenue acts..." with more on this.

Both issues measure 9 1/2 by 15 inches, are complete as single sheet issues, and are in nice condition.