A typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.
Oliver, FrankGeneral Correspondence – A private letter from Clifford Sifton; miscellaneous letters; and a wedding invitation (Paris, France). Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929A two page typed letter sent to SBS in Winnipeg from Henry Joseph Woodside in Ottawa, discussing various matters including writing books and publishing; he attaches a copy of a one paged typed letter he wrote to Robert Baden-Powell.
Baden-Powell, RobertCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from D. Macdonald, The Militia Council regarding inspection work information for the Minister.
Macdonald, D.A.Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with the Department of Militia and Defence regarding the organization of new cavalry regiments in Western Canada.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with Colonel Sam Hughes office regarding Officers for the Manoeuvres in Europe.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding cadet camp; a letter from Colonel Sam Hughes stating that Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be made separate Divisions; and a letter from SBS to Hughes recommending Captain John Godson for a position of District Staff Adjutant, Military District No. 11. Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921Win the War Convention Correspondence inviting General Steele to support the Win the War conventions planned for Canada, and his acceptance of this request, and campaign to promote the conventions.
Borden, Robert Laird, SirInstructions for Setting Up Sub-Target Rifle Machine, Model “H” Printed in Ottawa by the Government Printing Bureau.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Report of The Militia Council for the Dominion of Canada for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31 1913. Ottawa: Printed by Order of Parliament, 1914
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921Hand-written letter from Steele at Lake Bennett to the NWMP Comptroller requesting information about whether NWMP members can stake personal mining claims; draft of telegram written by Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Contains attached letter to SBS from Tasherean, dated March 19, 1901
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951In letter, SBS mentions Captain Jack Crawford
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated September 27th, 1898.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, discussing Sam's pay and mail delivery to the Yukon; the letter is dated November 22, 1898.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a Militia Department cheque issued SBS for his pay and outfit as an Officer of the Transvaal Contingent; the letter is dated January 10th, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: answering Marie's question about SBS's pay while with Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated June 22nd, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P., informing her that SBS's leave from the police force has been extended one year without pay; the letter is dated May 30th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing the Pension Bill, and hoping to see Marie before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated August 8th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Pocket diary; notebook style; hand-written entries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A memo written by [A. Wm. Gorolic] on The Russell Hotel (Ottawa) letterhead, with details about badges
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General military correspondence including an offer from Captain George S. Beer of the South African Constabulary to enlist men there, and bring them to Canada to join the Canadian Army. Hand written, typewritten
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917General military correspondence including letters of thanks, requests for advice and appointments, etc. Handwritten; typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; a letter from Percy H.N. Lake and Julian H.G. Byng. Handwritten, typewritten
Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated October 10th, 1898.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing hearing from SBS and saying Sam can have either the N.W.M.P. command at Calgary or Fort Macleod; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: the extension of SBS's leave from the N.W.M.P.; the letter is dated June 13th, 1901.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. sharing news with Marie about Miss Miller's application, and letters written.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from D.A. Macdonald in Ottawa to Marie, regarding her passage to South Africa; the letter is dated August 29th, 1902.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from Vivian Bartram in Ottawa, asking Marie to write to the War Office to secure his passage with hers to South Africa; the letter is dated October 1st, 1902.
Bartram, Vivian T.Handwritten letter to Marie from [N.] H. Moir, discussing papers of SBS's in his possession.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 19th, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.General Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.
Harwood, Robert WilliamCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from the Department of Militia and Defence informing SBS that he has been granted a further extension of service beyond the age limit for his rank.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter from Government House, Ottawa re: Strathcona Trust meeting and a letter from S. Upton Prior discussing military regiments. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed sermon preached in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa fo "Strathcona's Horse previous to their departure for service in South Africa, by The Rev. W.T. Herridge, March 11, 1900. The sermon was published as a small booklet, and includes a photograph of the Officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse on the back cover, 12 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence and documents related to Steele’s application for a staff appointment on the Permanent Force of Canada and general military correspondence; includes a letter from Steele to the Chief of Staff, Canadian Militia informing him that he is “now free from all connection with the South African Constabulary and at liberty to be gazetted to Command of the new district in the West or Canada”. Copies and originals.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General military correspondence; includes a letter from the War Office, London referencing Steele’s awarding of the South African medal. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General military correspondence including requests for appointments, and a letter from F.L. Lessard, Colonel, Adjutant General informing SBS that his requested rank of brevet Colonel “cannot be favourably entertained”. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; includes a letter to Frank Oliver, Minister of the Interior, and more information about the proposed Infantry Regiment at Edmonton. Typewritten
Oliver, FrankCorrespondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter from SBS written to the Minister of Militia with suggestions on points submitted for discussion; instructions regarding the Opening of Parliament; requests for assistance, etc.
Birdwood, W.R.Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing the poor mail service to the Yukon where SBS is stationed; letter is dated February 24th, 1899.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing a cheque, mail delivery to the Yukon where SBS is stationed, and the fine reputation the police have in the Yukon; letter is dated February 24th, 1899.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing SBS's upcoming departure from the Yukon, and possibilities for future N.W.M.P. command; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque from the Militia Department; the letter is dated February 25th, 1901.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald writing about contact he and others have had with SBS, and talking about his family, etc. The letter is dated Spetember 26th, 1901.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from Vivian Bartram in Ottawa, inquiring about travelling to South Africa with her and the children; the letter is dated April 9th, 1902.
Bartram, Vivian T.Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 8th, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie offering his congratulations on SBS'spromotion to Full Colonel in the Canadian Militia. The letter is dated August 14th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding to Marie's inquiry about help with their move to Calgary; he explains that he had written earlier to help but did not have the Steele's correct address. His letter is written on the back of the original letter Marie wrote to him; the letter is dated August 26th, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter drafts to Colonel D.A. Macdonald asking for assistance for the family's move to Calgary.
Macdonald, D.A.Contains an attached letter to SBS from cousin, Sheila Lindsay, dated March 15, 1901
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951