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6. Is there any space vacant in the ground 

 now belonging to the Trustees which may yet be 

 built upon ? 



7. Are there sites contiguous to the Mu- 

 seum which may be purchased by the Trustees 

 for the purpose of enlarging the Museum build- 

 ings ? 



8. What would be the probable expense of 

 purchasing ? 



The Principal Librarian is hereby requested 

 to add to his Report on the above points such 

 general observations as he may deem of sufficient 

 importance for the consideration of the Trustees ; 

 the Report to be submitted to this Sub-Committee 

 at their next meeting. 



Report of the Principal Librarian. 

 Nov. 10th, 1857, 



In obedience to the Minute of the Sub-Com- 

 mittee on the Buildings passed on the 19th day 

 of last October, the Principal Librarian has the 

 honor to report as follows : — 



1. As to the space allotted to the several 

 departments, the Principal Librarian begs to re- 

 fer the Sub-Committee to the followino; memo- 

 randa of Mr. Smirke. 



" British Museum, superficial area occupied 

 by the several departments. Nov, 1857. 



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