6 Contract 
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 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 
hereinafter provided. 
Secondly.—That neither the party of the first part, its” 
successor or successors, nor the Mayor, Aldermen and Com- 
monalty 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 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 exclusive use of the whole of said building, 
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