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of the second part to remove its property therefrom), may 
reénter, and shall again have, repossess and enjoy the premises 
aforementioned, the same as in their first and former estate, 
and in like manner as though these presents had never been 
made, without let or hindrance of the said party of the 
second part, anything here contained to the contrary notwith- 
standing. 
Ninthly.—And it is further expressly understood and agreed, 
by and between the parties hereto, that this agreement may be 
wholly canceled and annulled, or, from time to time, altered, 
or modified, as may be agreed, in writing, between the said 
parties, or their successors, anything herein contained to the 
contrary in anywise notwithstanding. 
In witness whereof, the party of the first part hath caused this 
agreement to be executed by their President and Secretary, 
pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Commissioners of said 
Department, adopted at a meeting held on the thirtieth day 
of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- 
dred and seventy-eight; and the said party of the second part 
hath caused the same to be executed by their President, and 
their official seal affixed thereto, pursuant to a resolution of the 
Trustees of the American Museum of Natural History, adopted 
at a meeting held on the twelfth day of February, in the year 
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven. 
In presence of JAMES F. WENMAN, 
D. PorTER Lorp. President Department of Public Parks 
of the City of New York. 
WILLIAM IRWIN, 
Secretary Department of Public Parks 
of the City of New York. 
ees | ROBERT L. STUART, 
: Museum of } President American Museum of 
Natural History ; Natural History. 
