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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 may be 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 building 

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

 inafter provided. 



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

 cessor 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 may be caused by fire to 

 the said property; but it is agreed that, damages as aforesaid ex- 

 cepted, 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 ex- 

 clusive use of the whole of said building, subject to the provisions 

 herein contained, and the rules and regulations herein prescribed, 

 during the continuance of the term granted, or until a surrender 

 thereof, as herein provided. 



Fourthly. — That the exhibition halls of said building shall, 

 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, 

 and on all legal or public holidays, except Sunday, be kept open 



