Includes index.

Contents: Administration of the government -- Jurisdiction and emblems of the commonwealth, the general court, statutes and public documents: Jurisdiction of the commonwealth and of the United States -- Arms, great seal and other emblems of the commonwealth -- The general court -- Statutes -- Printing and distribution of laws and public documents -- Executive and administrative officers of the commonwealth: The governor, lieutenant and council, certain officers under the governor and council and state Library -- Executive offices -- Executive office for administration and finance -- State superintendent of buildings and house -- Department of the state secretary -- Department of the state treasurer -- Department of the state auditor.