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servants, who are forthwith to give their at- chap. iv. 
j j i l. • i d iA Precautions 
tendance and utmost assistance tor the preser- against fire, &c. 
vation of the Museum and its appurtenances ; 
and also give immediate notice to such of the 
Trustees as live within a reasonable distance. 
5. The Principal Librarian shall take care 
that the engines for extinguishing fire, and the 
pipes belonging to them, be continually kept in 
good order ; and that the reservoir over the 
engine house be always full, or nearly full of 
water. He shall also take care that the keys of 
the cases of the stop cocks (which, by the con- 
tract with the New River Company, are to be 
left in his custody) be always deposited in a 
proper place, where they may be come at in 
case any accident by fire should happen during 
his absence. 
6. The Military Guard stationed at the Mu- 
seum by command of His Majesty, are directed 
to preserve due order at and about the great 
entrance, and in the Courts and the Garden ; 
and also to use their utmost exertions for the 
security of the premises, in case of fire, riot, 
or other occurrences, which may endanger their 
safety. 
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