Contains an attached letter from brother-in-law, C.A. Harwood
Harwood, C.A.General Correspondence – Telegram and copies of a letter presented to Eric Harvie, Glenbow Foundation in January 1968; letter dated 1899 requesting club membership. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter suggesting that Steele is entitled to scrip for his service in the “North West Rebellion 1885.” Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letter from T.B. Strange. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes one outgoing letter from Steele and a letter from A.C. Macdonell, writing from Battleford on Royal North-West Mounted Police stationary . Also includes letters and a draft Legion of Frontiersmen programme sent to SBS from the L of F secretary regarding financing for the Legion. Handwritten; Typewritten
Macdonell, Albert Edward CortlandGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters re: various matters; includes a letter and attached clippings from the widow of Major Percy E. Henderson, a military officer and writer, and a letter from a former NWMP colleague. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from George E. Laidlaw; C.A. Harwood; R. Belcher; John B. Bright; etc.; also a letter written from Steele to C.A. Harwood commenting on a recently published NWMP history, discussing some perceived errors in the book. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Belcher, RobertGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from colleagues and friends such as: [H.?] Irving; A.L. Haydon; R.J. Gwynne; E.B. Edwards; Hugh Davidson; E.G. (Teddy)Rundle; and others. Handwritten.
Gwynne, R.J.General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from A.W. Strange. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence regarding Steele’s Memoirs; letter from a former NWMP colleague asking for assistance; and a letter from the Chief Surveyor, Province of Saskatchewan. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Niblett, Mollie GlenGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; including a letter sent from Sam to the publishers of his Memoirs; a letter from Sam to C.A. Harwood; a letter from M.I. Macleod, widow of N.W.M.P. Commissioner James F. Macleod, thanking Sam for sending a copy of his book and commenting on the mention of her husband in said book, and letters received from family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Harwood, C.A.General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes letters from family and friends: W.D. Bruce, Fred B. Denison, Edward Evans, A.M. Jarvis, Ellen Gill, and others; a letter sent to Captain Bennett Goldney with a message for Steele from Queen Alexandra; *also letters sent from SBS to his cousin James B. Clarke, and to his brother-in-law, C.A. Harwood, re: Steele’s treatment by the ‘Canadian Authorities’, ( letters marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’); several copies of the May 4th letter to A.C. Harwood; a copy of a letter SBS wrote to Colonel Fortescue, Comptroller R NWMP with suggestions about the Police Force and the Canadian Military. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Clarke, J.B.General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; letters from family and friends including C.A. Harwood; information from the British Empire Land Settlement League of which Steele is named a Vice-President; * a letter from SBS to Minnie [Carstairs] describing his post-retirement plans, etc. (marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’). Handwritten; Typewritten.
Harwood, C.A.Letter to SBS from R.W. Harwood, SBS’s father-in-law; includes an attached letter to Harwood from John A. Macdonald, re: promotion for SBS. Handwritten.
Harwood, Robert WilliamLetter to SBS from Gordon E. Corbould, New Westminster, B.C. , re: supporting SBS for Commissionership. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to SBS from [R.L. D. Galbraithe], Fort Steele, B.C. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Discussion of Commissionership for SBS. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to SBS from James Ross, The Calgary and Edmonton Railway. Typewritten copy.
Ross, JamesGeneral Correspondence – Includes a letter of apology from L.W. Herchmer, re: remarks about SBS and Mrs. Steele. Handwritten.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPGeneral Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.
Harwood, Robert WilliamGeneral Correspondence – From George Cowan, Fort Steele, and [A.M. Jarvis]. Handwritten.
Cowan , GeorgeGeneral Correspondence – From parent concerning son’s death. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to SBS from George Cowan, Fort Steele, B.C., re: suggestion that SBS form Mining Company. Handwritten.
Cowan , GeorgeLetter to SBS from Robert Harwood. Handwritten.
Harwood, Robert WilliamLetter to SBS from [R.J. Grovner], personal letter describing his NWMP detachment at Big Bend. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to SBS from A.C. Macdonell, Lethbridge, Alberta. Handwritten.
Macdonell , A. Cameron , SirGeneral Correspondence – Letter to Colin Genge from F.W. Haultain, re: use of government scrapers. Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – From D.A.S. Strickland, re: Steele family’s possible move to the Yukon. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to SBS from Mary I. Macleod, wife of Colonel James F. Macleod. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – From friends and family including H.B. Runnall, H. Oliver, cousin Esther Miller, J. [Acten], etc. Handwritten.
MacGregor, Esther Miller (Marian Keith)General Correspondence – From acquaintances and friends; includes one letter written in French with an attached translation to English. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – From friends and family etc., many congratulating SBS on his Yukon promotion. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Many from Fort Macleod friends, including A.R. Macdonell. Handwritten.
Macdonell, Alexander R.General Correspondence – From friends and includes one memo written by SBS. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – From family friends including cousin Esther Miller, a letter from Marie Steele’s sister, Mrs. Alice Harwood Farish with a note from Marie added to the end of the letter; a telegram, and private letter from the Commissioner’s Office in Dawson. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Farrish, AliceGeneral Correspondence – Includes letters from A.R. Macdonell; a reference check; and from C.A. Harwood discussing problems with the postal system. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Harwood, C.A.General Correspondence – Includes letter from [A.M.] Jarvis with attached letter from Marie Steele; memo; a personal letter from A.B. Perry; and a note to “John” from Steele. Handwritten.
Jarvis, A.M.General Correspondence – Letter re: celebration of the Queen’s birthday. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letter from John McIllree. Handwritten.
McIlree, John HenryGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters from W. De Carle Hudson, and a letter commenting on a court-ordered death sentence. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, various; includes letters from Alice Harwood Farish, and A.R. Macdonell. Handwritten.
Farrish, AliceGeneral Correspondence – Includes a letter of introduction for Sam Steele for the U.S. Senate; various personal letters from friends and family commenting on Steele’s approaching departure; included is a Yukon River Transportation Company pass. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Various personal letters from family and friends, many related to Steele’s departure from the Yukon and interest in his future plans; includes letters from H.B. Jayne providing support and a letter of testimony regarding SBS's character while serving with the NWMP in the Yukon.. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Jayne, H.B.General Correspondence – Telegrams and letters, as above; queries about Steele’s possible service in South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Telegrams and many letters congratulating Steele for his military appointment to South Africa; includes letter from his brother Jim; a note from his former instructor at the Military School in Toronto, Sergeant Major Teddy Rundle; and a letter (with accompanying letter of testimony) from Henry Boyle-Runnals, a doctor who practiced in the Klondike. Boyle-Runnals provides a letter of testimony to swear to Steele's character and that he never saw him under the influence of alcohol. Included also is a letter from H.B. Jayne in which he discusses the upcoming Manitoba election, Clifford Sifton, and other politicians including James Allan Smart. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Boyle-Runnalls, Harry, 1857-1913Correspondence – Individuals: Roger Pocock Correspondence with Roger Pocock, largely incoming, although includes SBS’s article he wrote, entitled: “Conduct of Irregular Horse” for Pocock’s book: The Frontiersman’s Pocketbook; many of the letters are written on Legion of Frontiersman letterhead, and includes early letters regarding the start-up of the Legion of Frontiersmen, and a printed brochure about this organization. The 1910 letter discusses Steele’s book, and goes into detail about Roger’s view of politics, the boy scouts, theatre, his lecture tour, etc. The 1914-1915 letters discuss the war, Steele and Pocock’s roles in the war, and Pocock’s comments about Harwood’s writing and the publication of his first book of poetry. Handwritten; Typewritten
Pocock, RogerSpeeches given by SBS to various gatherings; topics include: Lord Strathcona's Trust; Red River expedition; military defence; and NWMP and the early West. There are several copies of some speeches
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Assortment of receipts and financial jottings on paper scraps.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Includes monthly Police payments for SBS
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hand-written requisition written by S.B. Steele while at Qu'Appelle, detailing rations for men heading out to the bush.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters, to and from, Superintendent Steele while stationed at Fort Macleod.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two letters from Commissioner Lawrence Herchmer, re: NWMP clothing and discipline.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPLetter from [Herchmer] in Regina discussin this views of service in the police force.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPLetters from Father Nicholas Coccola, Kootenay Mission and William O'Brien, Steele's Officer in Charge with the Simcoe Foresters, writing in response to Steele's request for letters of support, re: an appointment to Commissioner.
Coccola, Nicolas, Father, 1854-1943Letter from T.B. Strange discussing in detail the 1885 North-West Rebellion and the lies now being told by General Middleton.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memorandum from the Assistant Commissioner, re: horses for ladies and supplies for wagons.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters and documents sent to Superintendent Steele from a corporal stationed at Fort Kipp, Montana, re: dealing with a safe robbery and feed for horses.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter from Commissioner [Lawrence] Herchmer, re: movement of the officers, recruitment, etc.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPLetter of official discharge and recommendation for Constable George Rothe from Superintendent S.B. Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter from Colonel James Macleod, re: definition of 'Indian'
Macleod, James Farquharson, Lt.-Col., 1836-1894Hand-written letter from Fred White, NWMP Comptroller, re: payment of insurance policy.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters from James Ross, supervisor of construction of the C.P. Railway, with an attached copy of a letter sent to Sir John A. Macdonald, recommending Steele for promotions within the NWMP.
Ross, JamesTwo hand-written letters sent to Steele on NWMP stationery, although both marked 'private'; from ?
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memoranda and letter, re: owed money and payment for cattle herding; private letter from Fred White, re: financial questions around an inquiry; insurance payment notice.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two hand-written letters sent to Steele from Commander R. Burton Deane (Commander of K Division, Lethbridge), marked 'private'.
Deane, R. BurtonLetter to Steele, referring to 1885 rebellion.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Circular from Comptroller Fred White discussing the Commission of Inquiry looking into complaints against L.W. Herchmer.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters from United States Indian Department agents discussing topics of concerns to both sides of the border, and a letter dated October 23rd, 1894 to SBS from the Office of the Commissioner, NWMP and marked private. The letter details the need for ensuring the force does not grow too large, and economic restraints are recognized. The letter is signed by [J.H. McIlree].
McIlree, John HenryLetter from [Herchmer] in Regina primarily discussing horses.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPHand-written letter on NWMP stationery and written from Lethbridge [W.S. Morris?].
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two hand-written letters to Steele from Commissioner L.W. Herchmer, discussing his personal situation as Commissioner, and in the second letter, discussing Steele's upcoming Yukon assignment.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPLetters and documents relating to a claim by Trooper Edward Cole for payment of a horse used by Steele's Scouts in the North-West Rebellion of 1885; includes a letter from General Strange.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams and information sent to S.B. Steele, related to his upcoming assignment to command the customs posts for the Yukon Gold Rush.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter and certificate naming Superintendent Steele a Justice of the Peace for the county of Nanaimo, B.C.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams related to Steele's appointment for duty in the Yukon and information about establishing customs stations at Dyea and Skagway.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to Steele from Inspector A.B. Perry concerning Customs authority at Skagway and for the Gold Rush.
Perry, Aylesworth BowenSubmitted proposals for building boats for the NWMP for use in the Yukon; a letter from Fred White warning Steele to avoid friction with Major Walsh; a memo from [R.] Belcher describing conditions on the Chilkoot Pass; a letter expressing concern about custom duties.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Fred White, L.W. Herchmer, and A.B. Perry.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPLetter from Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior, re: Steele's position in the Yukon vis-a-vis the military.
Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929An intercepted note from a prisoner attempting to arrange help from a friend to make his escape from NWMP custody.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter from J.W. [Willison] of the Caribou Police Post commenting on a number of topics including numbering boats, registering people, and investigating private mining options for himself and Steele (if interested).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Fred White, J.H. McIlree, A.B. Perry, Z.T. Wood, [Charles Constantine] and the Yukon Commissioner's Office.
McIlree, John HenryType-written letter from Commissioner L.W. Herchmer informing Superintendent Steele that he is to lead a Division of Mounted Police to Kootenai (sic), British Columbia; detailed instructions are provided in this letter.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPCorrespondence sent to Steele from Minister Clifford Sifton and Comptroller Fred White outlining plans for policing the Yukon and the role Steele will have in this; telegram from May Steele.
Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929A warrent appointing S.B. Steele a member of the Council to aid the Commissioner in the administration of the Yukon Territory, 07 July 1898. (vertical orientation)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Fred White, L.W. Herchmer, and A.B. Perry.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Fred White, Yukon Commissioner James. M. Walsh, A.B. Perry, and William Pearce, Superintendent of Mines; includes a completed Chilkoot Pass duty form and instructions for Steele's transfer to Dawson.
Pearce, WilliamCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Fred White, Z.T. Wood, and Yukon Commissioner William Ogilvie.
Ogilvie, William, Commissioner, Yukon TerritoryCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Commissioner William Ogilvie, and others (one partial, undated letter); includes a letter appointing Steele as License Commissioner of the Yukon Territory.
Ogilvie, William, Commissioner, Yukon TerritoryCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie and others; includes a petition related to establishing a dental association in the Yukon Territory.
Ogilvie, William, Commissioner, Yukon TerritoryCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie and others; includes a report and letters concerning the collection of mining royalties.
Ogilvie, William, Commissioner, Yukon TerritoryCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie, and revolving around legal matters and charges of officials improperly handling money.
Ogilvie, William, Commissioner, Yukon TerritoryCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie and Comptroller Fred White; several items relate to budgetary matters for the Yukon NWMP Division.
Ogilvie, William, Commissioner, Yukon TerritoryHand-written letter marked private from [...owski], providing information about the situation in Kootenay, and a handwritten letter from the citizens of Lethbridge wishing SBS and the "Officers and Non-Commissioned Oficers and Constables of 'D' Division N.W.M.P." all the best in their future as they depart from Lethbridge to quell troubles in the Kootenay district of British Columbia. The letter is signed by many citizens of Lethbridge. 3 pp., n.d.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member; various matters are discussed including a lengthy outlining of a domestic situation, and a letter of appreciation from the Presbyterian Minister in Dawson for Steele's establishment of law and order in the Territory.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie, NWMP Commissioner Herchmer, and others, re: police administration, customs collecting, a police case, and his invitation to the 4th of July celebration in Dawson.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPCorrespondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, primarily from Comptroller Fred White; subjects discussed include superannuation, a theft of money and gold from a police safe in Dawson, administrative matters, etc. Included is a letter to Steele from [Inspector R.] Belcher based in Grand Forks, and a letter from Commissioner Herchmer discussing [Inspector] Harper's problems.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPCorrespondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White, discussing (in both an official and private capacity) Steele's transfer back to the North West from the Yukon and the decision to transfer Inspector Harper back to the Territories; a letter from a John Gillespie, discussing his return to Dawson; and a letter marked personal sent to SBS from [J. Burstall] regarding monies owing SBS.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Comptroller Fred White and others; several items relate to Steele's leaving the Yukon and include letters of introduction for him as well as an offer to be stationed next in either Macleod or Calgary; one letter from an anxious mother wondering about her prospecting son.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Comptroller Fred White, and others; several items relate to details surrounding Steele's departure from the Yukon and planned leave of absence, Steele's desire to have a meeting with Prime Minister Laurier; and a letter sent to White expressing 'sorrow' at Steele's recall from the Yukon.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919