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The foundation of the british museum originated with the will of Sir hans sloane, who, during a long period of practice as a physician, had accumulated, in cd dition to a considerable Library of Books and Manuscripts, the largest collection of Objects of Natural History and Works of Art of his time. These he directed should be offered after his death, which took place in 1753, to Par liament. The offer was accepted; and the Act of 26 Geo. II., which directed the purchase, also directed the purchase of the Harleian Library of Manuscripts; and enacted that the Cottonian Library, which had been given to the Govern ment for public use in the reign of Will. III., should, with these, form one General Collection.
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The foundation of the british museum originated with the will of Sir hans sloane, who, during a long period of practice as a physician, had accumulated, in cd dition to a considerable Library of Books and Manuscripts, the largest collection of Objects of Natural History and Works of Art of his time. These he directed should be offered after his death, which took place in 1753, to Par liament. The offer was accepted; and the Act of 26 Geo. II., which directed the purchase, also directed the purchase of the Harleian Library of Manuscripts; and enacted that the Cottonian Library, which had been given to the Govern ment for public use in the reign of Will. III., should, with these, form one General Collection.
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