Letters official, 1861-1925.

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Letters official, 1861-1925.

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The governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as chief executive of the state, is responsible for administration of the executive departments and agencies; approval or rejection of all legislative enactments; preparation of the state budget; appointment of state officials; and coordination of affairs among federal government, state, and cities and towns. Letters official consist of letterpress copies of outgoing correspondence of the governor, chiefly from terms of John Andrew (1861-1866), relating to the administration of state government.

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Archives

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