The word "state," when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories.
RSA 21:4
RS 1:3. CS 1:3. GS 1:4. GL 1:4. PS 2:4. PL 2 :4. RL 7:4.