British Museum Act 1700 (c. 7)

1. Introductory Text

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

3. II. The said Premises and Library free from Judgments, Sale, Forfeiture, &c.

4. III. All Alienations of the said Premises and Library void.

5. IV. General Saving.