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the Act of April 5, 1871, known as Chapter 290, of the Laws of 

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Whereas, it is desired as well by the said party of the first part, 

 as by the said party of the second part, that, immediately upon 

 the completion and equipment of said building, the said party of 

 the second part should be established therein, and should transfer 

 thereto its Museum, Library and Collections, and carry out the 

 objects and purposes of the said party of the second part. 



Now, therefore, it is agreed by and between the said parties as 

 follows, namely : 



First. — That the said party of the first part has granted and 

 demised and let, and doth, by these presents, grant, demise and 

 let, unto the said party of the second part, the said buildings and 

 the appurtenances thereunto belonging, to have and to hold the 

 same so long as the said party of the second part shall continue 

 to carry out the objects and purposes defined in its charter; or 

 such other objects and purposes as by any future amendment of 

 said charter maybe authorized ; and shall faithfully keep, perform, 

 and observe the covenants and conditions herein contained on its 

 part to be kept, performed and observed, or until the said build- 

 ing shall be surrendered by the said party of the second part, as 

 hereinafter provided. 



Secondly. — That neither the party of the first part, its successor 

 or successors, nor the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the 

 City of New York, shall be in any manner chargeable or liable 

 for the preservation of the said building or the property of the 

 party of the second part which may be placed therein, against fire, 

 or for any damage or injury that maybe caused by fire to the said 

 property; but it is agreed that, damages as aforesaid excepted, 

 the said party of the first part will keep said building, from time 

 to time, in repair. 



Thirdly. — That as soon after the completion and equipment of 

 said building as practicable, said party of the second part shall 

 transfer to, and place and arrange in, said building, its museum, 

 library and collections, or such portion thereof as can be properly 

 displayed to the public therein, and shall have and enjoy the 



