4 p. Details Marie Steele's reasons for forbidding Harwood Steele from enlisting in the military.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten 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 D.A. Macdonald in Ottawa to Marie, regarding her passage to South Africa; the letter is dated August 29th, 1902.
Macdonald, D.A.Letters from Lord Strathcona and others in London responding to Marie and her request for assistance travelling to South Africa.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Typewritten 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 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), 1859-1951Handwritten 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, ElmesHandwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonell inquiring about assistance for her move to South Africa.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter drafts written by Marie to Lord Strathcona and the Mount Royal G.C.M.G. requesting assistance with her family's move to South Africa.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Handwritten 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 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 letter to Marie from a suitor(?); final pages of letter are missing so no name is provided. The letter is sent from Montreal and dated April 14th, 1884.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Ernest F. Mackie to Marie offering to take with him to South Africa anything Marie would like to send to SBS; the letter is dated May 10th, 1902.
Mackie, E.F.Typewritten letter to Marie form F.W. Borden, Canada's Minister of Defence, saying he passed on Marie's letter to Col. Fred White of the N.W.M.P. for answer; the letter is dated May 10th, 1902.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Handwritten 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), 1859-1951Handwritten 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 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 [J.S. Colmen], re obtaining maps of South Africa for Marie; the letter is dated March 27th, 1902.
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 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 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), 1859-1951Cablegram envelope (empty).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter to Marie from [Sissy E.C. McGillis] discussing family news, etc., November 30th, 1881.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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), 1859-1951Handwritten 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, JamesTelegram to Marie from the Adjutant General (S.A.C.), passing on SBS's message that he arrived safely in South Africa on July 27th, 1901.
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), 1859-1951Handwritten note to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood discussing among other things, an insurance premium for SBS.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from Geraldine Fitzgerald, Departemnt of Agriculture Committee secretary; re sending photographs of the presentation of the Guidons to Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated April 14th, [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 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), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Mary E. Steele in Wales to Marie explaining she is sending photographs of her family which SBS requested when he visited with them; the letter is dated November 10th, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from 'Eleuberio' [Quinones] thanking Marie for her note and 'sweet souvenir', with promises to return to Canada to visit "for I have left my heart at Vaudreuil", May 30, 1881.
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 LotbinièreHandwritten 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 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 to Marie from [F.N. Taylor] asking for information related to Lord Strathconas' Horse and separation allowances; the letter is dated July 31st, 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), 1859-1951Envelope 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 to Marie from George Scott of Mount Forest, Ontario thanking her for her letter with enclosed photograph of SBS; the letter is dated April 23rd, 1900.
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 to Marie from J.A. Dickey, thanking her for the portraits he received of SBS and requesting a Strathcona's Horse badge; letter is dated April 7th, 1900.
Dickey, J.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend in Fort Macleod, Nellie [Gold], commenting on SBS's departure for the Boer War; attatched are two photographs and a newsclipping. The letter is dated march 20, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter to Marie from E. [Quinones], M.D. discussing copying her "Ava Maria", May 16th, 1881.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from T.M. McAdam, an attorney in Iowa, referencing an insurance claim for a young man who died in the Yukon; letter is dated February 3rd, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque for travelling expenses; the letter is dated January 17th, 1900.
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: a pay allowence cheque; the letter was dated January 2nd, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from a resident (unable to decipher signature) of Fort Macleod; he discusses the Steeles' planned return to Fort Macleod, and other general news. The letter is dated November 25th, 1899.
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 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), 1859-1951Handwritten 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, FatherHandwritten 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), 1859-1951Handwritten 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), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from E. [Quinsones], re: plaaned visit to Vaudreuil, April 13th, 1881.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten 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), 1859-1951Typewritten 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 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 to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated September 27th, 1898.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Elmes Steele, SBS's nephew; the letter is dated August 31st, 1898.
Steele, ElmesHandwritten letter to Capt. Deane from Marie, inquiring about a missing saddle. The letter is dated July 29th, 1898.
Deane, R. BurtonTypewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing her plans to travel to the Yukon; the leter is dated June 8th, 1898.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from Alex Macdonell in Lethbridge, speaking of joint mining concerns and inviting Marie to send the children to them while she contemplates a move to join SBS in the Yukon. The letter is dated June 2nd, 1898.
Macdonell, Alexander R.Handwritten 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 to Marie from Father Albert Lacombe; dated July 22nd, 1897.
Lacombe, Albert, FatherA handwritten note to "Beloved Parents" with Christmas greetings from Sissy [McGillis], possibly a cousin or aunt of Marie's, ca. Christmas, 1880. Includes envelope.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her aunt, Emma Harwood, sympathizing over the death of Marie's father, Robert Harwood. The letter was written on July 11th, 1897.
Harwood, EmmaHandwritten 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.Handwritten letter to Marie from Father Louis Lebret, O.M.I. expressing sympathy on news of her father's death; the letter is dated July 3rd, 1897
Lebret, Louis, Father, 1829-1903Handwritten letter of sympathy to Marie from Margaret Lettice Bentley on the death of Marie's father; the letter is dated July 3rd, 1897.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter of sympathy written to Marie from Frances McCormack on the death of her father; the letter is written on July 2nd, 1897.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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 from [E.M.] of Fort Macleod congratuating Marie on the birth of Harwood; dated May 5th, 1897.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Minnie Macdonell to Marie in Fort Macleod, congratulating her on Harwood's birth; the letter is undated.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Marie's aunt, Angelique Harwood in Vaudreuil to Marie in Fort Macleod; dated February 11th, 1897.
Harwood, AngeliqueHandwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from her aunt, Emma Harwood, in Vaudreuil; the letter is dated January 2nd, 1897.
Harwood, EmmaA handwritten note with attached 'name/character' analysis given to Marie by [C.P. Mulvay], Rector, ?. A penciled note adds that the documetns date from September 18, 1878.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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 (French text) to Marie from a relation in Ottawa; the letter is dated 29 Jun. 1895.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from her father, Robert William Harwood in Vaudreuil, thanking Flora for his birthday gift and sharing family news. The letter is dated November 13th, 1894.
Harwood, Robert WilliamA handwritten letter from Ronald Hilton, Rector of the Church of England at Fort Macleod to Marie, thanking her for her singing at the previous night's concert; dated June 8th, 1894.
Hilton, Ronald, Reverend CanonHandwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude in Montreal dated October 23rd, 1892.
Hubert, Gertrude HarwoodHandwritten note from Emily Palmer expressing interest in working for Marie once she has returned home from her Vaulreuil visit; dated October 1892.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie's Aunt Minnie in Fort Macleod to Marie visiting family in Vaudreuil; letter dated September 9th, 1892.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Marie's Aunt Minnie in Fort Macleod to Marie visiting family in Vaudreuil; letter dated August 8th, 1892.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)A short handwritten note with an attached news clipping entitled: "A Crimean Episode. General's Story of a Convict. Retold by Lady Bancroft".
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Millie Snow wondering whether she might visit the Steeles; the letter is dated June 28th, 1917.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from G.A. French, thanking Marie for her condolences on the death of his wife.
French, George ArthurTypewritten letter acknowledging report and work done by the Folkestone club; the letter is dated March 19th, 1917.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reggie telling her of his happiness that she and Sam are able to be together, and sharing other family news; the letter is dated March 6th, 1917.
Harwood, Reginald de LotbinièreHandwritten letter from Gus to Marie, discussing among other things the Elizabeth Ann Harwood case; the letter is dated January 14th, 1917.
Harwood, C.A.Enveope only
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter; printed information related to the K.K. Empire Association; the letter is dated December 21st, 1916.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Maud Gillen of Winnipeg, sending Christmas greetings and enclosing two snapshots of her young son.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Sam's oldest half-brother John, expressing sympathy over the death of Marie's brother Unwin; dated July 22nd, 1892.
Steele , John C.One published acrostic to Sir Donald Smith; a handwritten acrostic to J.D. Borthwick; and a handwritten poem about peace.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter to Marie from S. Williamson talking about the book Marie has ordered and which is sent along with this letter and other attachments ("Poems and Songs on the South African War: An Anthology"), dated February 7th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Lady A.S. Northcote inviting her and Sam for lunch; enclosed is a brochure for 'The War Horticultural Relief Fund" of which Lady Northcote is the Ladies' Committee president.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) speaking of music (a March) she has written and sending to Marie; the letter is written from Edmonton and dated August 4th, 1916.
Harwood, Mathilda Constantis NorgarbTypewritten letter inviting Marie to attend a special event (a presentation from Princess Louise to the Canadian Forces in England);the letter is dated July 3, 1916.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951