Handwritten letter from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to Marie Steele at Montreal; 2 pp and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora attending St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary; 4 pp. and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She describes her Easter holidays spent with family in Montreal, and her shopping and outings. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about a school tea and a eucher competition in an evening. 2pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal sent to her parents in Calgary. She expresses her joy at soon coming home for the sumer holidays, and discusses the wardrobe she will bring, etc.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about attending her uncle's wedding, and describes the ceremony in great detail. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. Flora writes about her time away from school in Montreal while at her Uncle Frank Harwood's home, visiting friends, and also discusses her father's travel back to Alberta. 3 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, dated May 15th, 1890.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter from Marie's sister Gertrude to Marie congratulaing her on the birth of Flora; letter is dated December 13th, 1891.
Hubert, Gertrude HarwoodHandwritten draft letters (2) from Marie to Mrs. James Moore, re: settling monies owed; the letter is dated July 1st [1899].
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), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie dated Spetember 6th, 1901 with an attached copy of a typewritten letter sent to SBS on May 29, 1901 from J. Henderson, discussing monies required to pay for Uncle John's expenses.
Henderson, JamesHandwritten letter from Marie to a Mrs. Cole, of the Committee of the Soldiers' Wives' League, thanking them for the Christmas parcel they sent SBS; the letter is dated December 2nd, 1901.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Cablegram envelope (empty).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter drafts from Marie to Mr. Grady of Fort Macleod, thanking him for the calendar he sent for SBS and explaining she is sending a photo to him of SBS taken after his return from South Africa; the draft letter is dated January 12th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [J.S. Colmen], re obtaining maps of South Africa for Marie; the letter is dated March 27th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Elmes Steele, writing from Vancouver and talking about his move there, his family, and his correspondence with SBS; the letter is dated April 15th, 1902.
Steele, ElmesHandwritten letter (draft) from Marie to The Secretary of State for War at the War Office in London, asking about information regarding transport to South Africa.
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), 1859-1951Handwritten drafts of letters Marie has written; on one side of the paper to Mrs. Hilliam, and on the other to the Meanea Saddlery Company of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She disscusses with Mrs. Hilliam SBS's request that she come with the family to South Africa, and to Mr. Meanea she discusses a saddle order for her daughter.
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), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from [C. Beckett] of the War Office, London, replying to Marie about passages to South Africa. The letter is dated September 10th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from the Secretary of the Soldiers' Wive's League to Marie, re having a tea for her before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated September 17th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from the secretary (Caroline Margaret Land) of the Toronto I.O.D.E. wishing Marie the best on her journey to South Africa, mentioning the Order's work in S.A. caring for soldiers' graves, and informing Marie that her membership in the I.O.D.E. has been processed. The letter is dated September 29th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 9th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Minnie in Lethbridge; Marie shares family news and her preparations for moving to Calgary. The letter is dated August 18th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including the probelms Frank is having in his marriage to Esther; the letter is dated May 12th, 1909.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated March 2nd, 1913.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisTelegram to Marie from her brother saying he had just seen Sam and all is well.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie, discussing among other things the Elizabeth Ann Harwood case; the letter is dated January 14th, 1917.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam enroute to South Africa to join the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 09 Aug. 1907. Includes an attached letter from Flora Steele.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 14 Aug. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 18 Aug. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, dated September 10th, 1907. Marie explains to Sam her business dealings with "Morgan's" and problems in purchasing furniture on a down payment system.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Attached letter from SBS's cousin J. B. Clarke, addressed to Marie, and sent with Marie's letter of 18 June 1899 to SBS. The letter discusses, among other things, the Steele's mining claim.
Clarke, J.B.Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam, who has just left that day on a trip east to begin recruiting for Lord Strathcona's Horse
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam who is enroute to South Africa to join the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam enroute to South Africa to join the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Elmes Steele and forwarded to SBS in a letter Marie sent dated June 22nd, 1902. In this letter, Elmes explains why he needed to borrow money from the Steeles, and details how it will be spent.
Steele, ElmesHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 15 Aug. 1907; includes attached letters from Flora and Gertrude Steele.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 25 Aug. 1907; includes attached letters from Flora and from Maggie Currie (re: Uncle John).
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 06 Sep. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter to Marie from Flora Steele. Marie forwarded Flora's letter to SBS in her letter to him dated September 14th, 1908.
Steele, FloraA telegram sent to Marie Steele in Montreal from Sam announcing he has landed at Capetown, South Africa and suffered a heavy loss of horses from pneumonia.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about her excitement at returning home, packing her trunk, and visiting with Marie's family in Montreal. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with enveope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about a variety of topics including Sir Redvers Buller, and the funeral of her Aunt Jessie. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Marie's brother Frank at St. Laurent College to Marie in Fort Macleod; dated February 25th, 1892.
Harwood, Francis Albert (Frank)Handwritten letter from Gus (C.A. Harwood) to his brother Reginald describing their father's critical illness; the letter was likely forwarded to Marie from Reggie. It is dated June 27th, 1897.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Gus (C.A.) Harwood discussing their father's final illness and death. The letter was written on Jly 4th, 1897.
Harwood, C.A.Typewritten 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), 1859-1951Handwritten draft letter Marie has written to George Scott of the Ontario Rifles, thanking him for comments he made about SBS and which were published in a letter to the Globe newspaper. The draft letter is dated April 16th, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from an individual in Wrexham, Great Britain thanking Marie for the photograph she has sent of SBS; the letter is dated August 27th, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reg, inquiring about a job as a surgeon in South Africa with Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated October 25th, 1900.
Harwood, Reginald de LotbinièreTypewritten 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 Marie to Col. Macdonell inquiring about assistance for her move to South Africa.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Elmes Steele on the Canadian Pacific Railway line at Field, B.C. to Marie in Montreal. Elmes discusses money matters, and talks about his poor treatment in Ottawa. The letter is dated May 29th, 1902.
Steele, ElmesLetters from Lord Strathcona and others in London responding to Marie and her request for assistance travelling to South Africa.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Handwritten 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 from Minnie Macdonell in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal, explaining the small gifts she is sending and wishing she could see the family before they depart for South Africa. The letter is dated August 29th, 1902.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Grace in Vancouver to Marie, discussing her move from Orillia to Vancouver; Grace describes meeting a returning soldier from South Africa (Meschendoff) who had served with SBS in Lord Strathcona's Horse. The letter is dated August 31st, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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 Julie Lewis of London, inviting the Steele's for tea (not realizing they are in Montreal).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from a friend in London, [Oliver] Holmes Brooks, surprised that the Steele's are en route back to Canada; the letter is dated June 25th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 13th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter to Marie in Montreal from Minnie in Lethbridge; the letter is dated July 26th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)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 19th, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal; the letter is dated November 24th, 1907.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news, including her time with Flora, and the postponement of Frank's wedding until June. The letter is dated March 29th, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated April 19th, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including comments about S.A.C. and Sir E. Tashereau; the letter is dated May 31st, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated July 30th, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter from Gus to Marie, in which he talks in detail about his family and other general news.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated November 12th, 1912.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated January 19th, 1913.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her brother, inquiring about SBS after his accident and sahring general news; the letter is dated March 25th, 1915.
Harwood, C.A.Letters to Marie from her brothers Frank and Gus; mailed together to Marie in Winnipeg.
Harwood, C.A.A handwritten letter sent to J.A. Harwood (Gus?) from the John B. Stetson Company, and forwarded on to SBS in a letter from Marie dated July 27th, 1902. The Company representative is responding to a report that SBS's hat was damaged upon receipt in South Africa.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 10 Aug. 1907
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 12 Aug. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, August 16, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 20 Aug. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary; attached letters from Flora and Gertrude, 08 Sep. 1907.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter to Marie from Flora Steele. Marie forwarded Flora's letter to SBS in her letter to him dated September 14th, 1908.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. In her letter, Flora discusses her upcoming plans for the Easter holidays. 2pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about looking forward to returning to Calgary, wanting to learn to shoot once she's home, and trying her best at arithmetic (with her "arithmeticless head!"), etc. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She discusses plans for her upconing trip home, and the goodbye visits she is making in Montreal prior to boarding the train for Calgary. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude, writing to tell of her young daughter Louise's death on August 23rd, 1896. Gertrude describes the child's illness, and the illnesses of the other children in the family; the letter is dated September 17th, 1896.
Hubert, Gertrude HarwoodHandwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, describing a recent trip he took with their mother to visit family in New York state. The letter is dated August 6th, 1897.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter sent to C.A. Harwood from Father Gendreau, O.M.I., Dawson City, and forwarded to Marie; letter dated July 26th, 1899.
Gendreau, Edmond, FatherEnvelope only; sent to Marie from John Macpherson, Lt. Colonel in Ontario. The envelope originally contained printed enclosures.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from [S.H.] Steele in Wales to Marie, thanking her for the photograph of SBS that has been sent; the letter is dated August 14th, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonald, thanking him for the offer of a return train ticket from Montreal to Halifax so she can meet SBS on his return; the letter is dated Febraru 10th, 1901
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 from Marie to Mr. [J.] Henderson, sharing news about SBS in South Africa and noting that she has sent money for Uncle John's care, as requested by SBS.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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 from the secretary (Caroline Margaret Land) of the Toronto I.O.D.E. asking Marie to join the Order and take part in their work (caring for the Canadian soldier) in South Africa; the letter is dated June 10th, 1902. Attached with the letter is a listing of the Executive members of the Imperial Order of the Empire and the Children of the Empire, as well as an issue of their newsletter "Echoes" (June 1st, 1902).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951