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2008.1.3.2.7 · 1900-1903
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

There are ten items in this section; the material all refers to the Boer War in South Africa, and was probably collected or referred to by SBS while taking part in the war with Lord Strathcona's Horse

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.1.183.1 · Item · 11 May 190[1]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

An attached handwritten letter from A.M. Jarvis's Aunt J.J. Harwood Steele notes that the aunt talks about the fine reputation of Strathcona's Horse, and mentions Lord Dundonal's impending visit. He also says that the aunt's return address of "Charlecote Park" is associated with Shakespeare.

Jarvis, A.M.
2008.1.3.2.3.15 · File · Mar., Oct. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Colonel Steele's Awarding of the Royal Victorian Order, Member of the Fourth Class. Includes membership warrants and a printed booklet: "The Statutes of the Royal Victorian Order".

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Boer War Intelligence Map
2008.1.3.2.5.2 · Item · 19 Aug. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A Boer War intelligence map for the Lydenburg District detaililng Boer Commando positions at Machadodorp; hand-drawn and labelled.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.2.25 · File · 15 Jun. 1916 - 30 Jun. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, General Sam Hughes; also includes correspondence with Lady Strathcona [Lord Strathcona's daughter], re: her financing of Canadian reinforcements. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.2.7.5 · Item · 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadians in Khaki South Africa 1899-1900: Official Correspondence Nominal Roll Casualties etc. Montreal: The Herald Publishing Co., 1900. (The section on Lord Strathcona’s Horse has been annotated by SBS with added figures and words; some loose pages)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.7.6 · Item · 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadians in Khaki South Africa 1899-1900: Official Correspondence Nominal Roll Casualties etc. Montreal: The Herald Publishing Co., 1900. (The section on Lord Strathcona’s Horse has been annotated by SBS with added figures and words; second copy)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.13 · Item · 15 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed card from the City Club of Halifax extending the priviliges of their Club to SBS for two weeks, signed by [N.L.] Brown, Secretary and dated March 15, 1900. Includes envelope.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.21 · Item · 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A negative image printed on paper of a souvenir poster published by The Slater Shoe Company of Montreal to honor "The Strathcona Horse"; three photos are on the poster with Queen Victoria in the centre and Lord Strathcona on one side and SBS on the other side.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.3.14 · File · 1913-1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence, incoming and outoing, related to Steele's clearing his name from charges of inappropriate behavior at this banquet held in honour of Lord Strathcona's Horse returning from the South African Boer War. File is marked by H.S. 'for use only if necessary'). Includes correspondence referencing the publishing of W.T.R. Preston's book: "The Life and Times of Lord Strathcona, with its section referring to an inappropriate toast made at this banquet Handwritten and typewritten documents

Preston, William Thomas Rochester
District Orders - 95
2008.1.3.2.4.2.2 · Item · 10 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten and copied District Orders - 95, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
District Orders - 97
2008.1.3.2.4.2.3 · Item · 14 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten and copied District Orders - 97, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies with a third copy of page 2)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
District Orders - 98
2008.1.3.2.4.2.4 · Item · 15 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten and copied District Orders - 98, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 1pp (two copies)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.17 · Item · 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed envelopes and stationery for the "Elder Dempster Line" with the words 'Transport "Monterey"' and 'Strathcona's Horse' printed at the top of the letter paper, along with a black and white photo of Lord Strathcona and the S.S. Monterey. The Company flag is also featured on the letterhead and envelope. There four sheets of the letterhead and four envelopes; one of the envelopes is addressed" 'Lt. Col. Steele Comd. Strathcona's Horse H.M. Trropship "Monterey".

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.7.7 · Item · 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Evans, W. Sanford. The Canadian Contingents and Canadian Imperialism: A Story and a Study. Toronto: The Publishers’ Syndicate, Ltd., 1901. (inscribed to Col. S.B. Steele, CB, M.V.O. Affectionate regards from C.A. Harwood Jany. 1/04 )

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
G. Black invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.5 · Item · 20 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

G. Black, Direct Importer of General Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, invoice for '3 Oil Baize'

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.84 · File · Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Congratulatory letters, re: Steele’s appointment to lead Strathcona’s Horse command in South Africa, etc. Includes a letter from his older step-brother, John Steele and a letter from A.M. Jarvis station at the Dalton Trail Post. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Jarvis, A.M.
2008.1.1.1.2.85 · File · Feb. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Various personal letters including from William Ogilvie; A.R Macdonell; A.M. Jarvis; T.B. Strange; and a telegram sent to C.A. Harwood, re: police uniform. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Harwood, C.A.
2008.1.1.1.2.86 · File · Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Congratulatory letters, etc. re: Lord Strathcona’s Horse and South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.107 · File · Feb. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from R. Belcher, and a letter form Harold M. Daly reassuring SBS that he would support him over the 'scandalous report' criculating about the SAC [banquet]. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Belcher, Robert
2008.1.1.1.2.175 · File · May 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from former South African colleagues, as well as a letter from someone at The Ottawa Free Press expressing his frustration at not yet hearing from Lord Strathcona for a planned history of the regiment; includes a letter from A.M. Jarvis with an attached typed chart titled: “Measurements of Eskimos taken at Herschel Island 1908...”, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Jarvis, A.M.
2008.1.1.1.2.180 · File · Oct 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes further correspondence from the Ottawa Free press writer researching a book on the Lord Strathcona’s Regiment; a letter and attached clipping from T. Bland Strange, etc. Handwritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.222 · File · May 1912
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from H.A. Constantine, widow of Charles Constantine; [A. Miller], a writer working on a history of Lord Strathcona's Horse; correspondence around trying to locate a missing man, Percy W. Black; and a letter from G.A. French. Handwritten; typewritten.

French, George Arthur
2008.1.1.1.2.223 · File · Jun 1912
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including the manuscript being prepared on the history of Lord Strathcona’s Horse; a letter to the author of this historical manuscript providing him with a list of addresses of original members of Strathcona’s Horse (copy attached with correspondence); and a letter from R.J. Gwynne discussing boy scouts and a proposed Cadet Corps, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Gwynne, R.J.
2008.1.1.1.2.243 · File · 12 Feb 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letter, re: a letter from Andrew Miller wondering what direction to take with publishing his manuscript on Lord Strathcona’s Horse, upon the recent death of Lord Strathcona. Handwritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
General Orders
2008.1.3.2.4.7 · File · 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed booklet with General Orders, 1901. On page 9 of the booklet is noted the promotion to Brevet rank of Lietenant-Colonel S.B. Steele, South African Constabulary, late Commanding "Strathcona's Horse".

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
General Route Order No. 213
2008.1.3.2.4.5 · File · 08 Feb. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Route Order No. 213: arrival instructions from South Africa aboard the S.S. "Lake Erie" to England.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
invoice for groceries
2008.1.3.2.3.18.32 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo and pencilled word "cake" on verso

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Invoice/supplies list
2008.1.3.2.3.18.27 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten note with supplies listed; no name on memo and some pencilled notes (numbers) on verso

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.5.3 · Item · Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed map of Johannesburg-Heidelberg “Compiled and drawn in Surveyor General’s Office, Pretoria from farm surveys under direction of Major H.M. Jackson R.E.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Dundonald
2008.1.3.2.3.4.8 · Item · 20 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten letter from Lord Dundonald to SBS, discussing the conduct of some of the men of S.B. Steele's regiment, and stressing the importance of orders being carried out. 2 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.21.1 · Item · 01 Apr. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from Chas. {Wooly?] thanking Steele for the interest he took in his son Tom who served with LSH under Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - F.W. White
2008.1.3.2.1.30.1 · Item · 10 Feb. 1905
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from F.W. White, NWMP Comptroller, mentioning that Lord Strathcona is requesting a copy of a diary of Strathcona's Horse while in South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Grieving mother
2008.1.3.2.1.18.2 · Item · 17 Jan. [1901]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from Mrs. I.A. Johnstone asking for information about her son's death in South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Horses for LSH
2008.1.3.2.1.7.1 · Item · 16 Feb. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter regarding horses to be transported on the S.S. Monterey for South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Inquiry
2008.1.3.2.1.25.1 · Item · 01 Sep. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Henry J. Brereton, asking for an address of an LSH Captain.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.10.1 · Item · 02 May 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from I.H. William confirming that SBS will be visiting 'His Excellency' at Government House, Capetown.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Joseph Colmer
2008.1.3.2.1.24.1 · Item · 12, 20 Jul. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Secretary to Lord Strathcona, with attached memo sent to the Bank of Montreal, re: payment to Steele from W. Munro.

Colmer, Joseph, Secretary, Lord Strathcona
Letter - Joseph Colmer
2008.1.3.2.1.22.1 · Item · 07 May 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Lord Strathcona's secretary, re: various matters.

Colmer, Joseph, Secretary, Lord Strathcona
2008.1.3.2.1.29.1 · Item · 18 Jan. 1905
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from H.F. Nicholls requesting a signature on his discharge papers from LSH so he can pursue his B.C. scrip.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - LSH Sculpture
2008.1.3.2.1.27.1 · Item · 29 Dec. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence from SBS's brother-in-law (Auguste); various matters but includes a discussion about the design of a statue to honor the role of the LSH during the South African War, attached sketches and news clipping.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Military grants
2008.1.3.2.1.28.1 · Item · 28 Oct. 1903
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Aubrey White, Assistant Commissioner, re: military land grants.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - R.H. Moir
2008.1.3.2.1.26.1 · Item · 06 Nov. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from R.H. Moir who served under him in LSH; various matters discussed including issueing death reports and request for recommendation.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - S.B.Steele
2008.1.3.2.3.4.9 · Item · 29 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten letter from SBS to the G.O.C. 3rd Mounted Brigade, reporting on, and requesting a decision with regard to an incident involving two of his Lieutenants (Kirkpatrick and Tobin). 2 pp.

The letter is not Steele's handwriting, although the signature is his.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.22 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

One page with words written on it, in Sam's handwriting, but appears to be in another language. Was located with other Lord Strathcona Horse ephemera; perhaps separated from a letter or other document.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.3.7.12 · Item · 23 Sep. 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora comments on her father's letter, mentioning her father's father. She has met a Lord Strathcona's veteran, Mr. John Barry, who served with Sam in South Africa, and she asks about Lord Milner. 3 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.1.401 · Item · 03 Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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), 1859-1951
2008.1.3.2.1.32.1 · Item · 08 Dec. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from E.T. Logan in response to a request that he speak to Steele's character in light of rumors about inappropriate behavior at a banquet held in London for returning LSH military.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.18.1 · Item · 20 Jan. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Copy of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day LSH embarked for home; annotated by SBS.

Kitchener, Horatio, Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916
2008.1.3.2.2.1 · Item · 01 Feb. 1900 - 13 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Diary of Lord Strathcona's Corps' Boer War - Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. M.V.O. Commanding (stamped in gold lettering on diary cover) Canada, South Africa, England Double hard-cover binding; type-written entries.

First page entry: "Militia Order No 26 issued for the formation of mounted corps for special service in South Africa, the Regiment to be called Strathcona's Horse in honour of the Right Hon: Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal at whose expense this force is to be raised and equipped.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.11 · File · Jun. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes intelligence messages between the High Commssioner and Admiral; and correspondence with Bank of Montreal representatives who handle financial matters for Lord Strathcona's Horse.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.13 · File · Aug. - Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a note about Strathcona's Horse 'Marching out State'; and a letter about transport.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919