British Museum Act 1700

Recital that Sir Robert Cotton, deceased, had made a Collection of useful Manuscripts, &c;

IIThe said Premises and Library free from Judgments, Sale, Forfeiture, &c.

IIIAll Alienations of the said Premises and Library void.

IVGeneral Saving.

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British Museum Act 1700X1

1700 CHAPTER 7 12 and 13 Will 3

An Act for the better settling and preserving the Library kept in the House at Westminster called Cotton House in the Name and Family of the Cottons for the Benefit of the Publick