Consists of loose leaf manuscript notes in various hands (predominantly Taylor White's) describing the fish and reptiles depicted in Volume 1. Transcriptions and English translations of individual notes are provided within the record for each animal.

Drawing of a Green Sea Turtle from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Oceans worldwide.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Hawksbill Sea Turtle from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Oceans worldwide.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Radiated Tortoise from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Madagascar and nearby islands.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.

Drawing of a Saltwater Crocodile from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: the Indian Ocean, Indonesia, and Australia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.