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2008.1.3.3.1.1.114 · File · Jan. - Feb. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence separated by Harwood Steele, and marked “for use only if necessary”. Letters in this file are ones H.S. felt were sensitive, and separated accordingly. Includes correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; these letters revolve around issues concerning the command of the Lord Strathcona Regiment. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.29 · File · Jul. - Nov. 1915, 1969
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division – Venereal Disease - Correspondence Reports and correspondence regarding the combating of venereal disease and its spread among Canadian troops training in England; correspondents include Sam Steele, Robert Borden, General Carson, Sir Sam Hughes and civilians. Includes a hand-written explanatory note by Harwood Steele [1969]. Typewritten; handwritten

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
2008.1.3.3.3.11 · File · Jun. 1916, [1969]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted during June, 1916. Includes inspections of the Canadian Training Division at Shorncliffe; the 92nd Highland Battalion, the 90th, 95th, 99th and 83rd Battalions. Includes a explanatory note about the material from Harwood Steele, (photocopy) ca. 1969 Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.7.16 · Item · 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Denison, George T. A History of Cavalry From the Earliest Times: With Lessons for the Future. 2nd ed. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1913. (inscribed to Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. “with the compliments of The Author”; Marie Steele has also written both Harwood Steele’s and S.B. Steele’s names in the front of the book)

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.6.42 · Item · 1862, 1869
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

MacDougall, P.L. The Theory of War. 3rd ed. London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1862. (signed in front A.C. de Lotbinière Harwood, Lt. Col. A.G. Militia Jan. 1869; an expression in French is included – possibly a quote from Alphonse Lamartine’s Histoire des Girondins; in Marie’s handwriting at front of book is written H. E. Steele, probably passed on to Harwood after Sam’s death)

Harwood, C.A.
2008.1.3.2.7.16 · Item · 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Borthwick, J. Douglas. Poems and Songs on the South African War. Montreal The Gazette Publishing Co., 1901. (inscribed at front from L. Williamson noting pages containing her nephew’s poetry; annotated on these pages as well). Marie Steele has written both S.B. Steele and H.E. Steele at the front of the book.

Steele, Harwood
2008.2.1.1.2.31 · Item · 22 Nov. 1814
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten letter from Harwood at Highfield School in Hamilton, Ontario to his parents; 5 pp. Harwood pleads with his mother to be allowed to go to Montreal (and not Orillia) for Christmas; and talks about his activities, clothing needs, and recent commission to paint a design to bear the "names of old Highfielders gone to the front."

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.3.3.7.80 · Item · 1906
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Tovey, R.E. Revised and Edited by T. Miller Maguire. The Elements of Strategy. The Pall Mall Military Series. 2rd ed. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1906. (signed twice by S.B.S with year, and also twice signed ‘H.E. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.2.295 · File · Jan 1918, 1969
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, outgoing, copies of letters written by SBS to C.A. Harwood, Hector McInnes: and Major General J.W. Carson; several copies of each letter; includes explanatory notes written by Harwood Steele (marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’). Handwritten; Typewritten.

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.1.1.3.10.37 · Item · 29 Aug. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In his letter, Harwood discusses the reason for his course application being turned down, and his belief that he will be transferred to General Ketchen's Brigade; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.44 · Item · 02 Jan. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele with the 27th Battalion in France writing to SBS in England. Harwood would like to get back to England, if only for Leave, and expects his battalion will soon be in the trenches. 2 sheets.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.22 · Item · 06 Oct. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he discusses air raids, etc. and suggests that his father drop a line to Currie to see what his (Harwood's) standing in the Corps List is.3 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.24 · Item · 13 Jan. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, France to SBS st Shorncliffe, England; he discusses feeling fine after being in hospital, his expectiation of a Staff Appointment, and discusses his father's recent KCMG appointment and subsequent congratulations received. 2 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.28 · Item · 04 Mar. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Folkestone, England; Harwood talks about the injustices SBS has faced, and their family's honorable reputation in serving Canada, etc. 2 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.3.3.1.1.143 · File · Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence, largely confidential, continues to revolve around SBS’s now imminent retirement, and his handing over command to Major-General G.J. Cuthbert on the first of March 1918. Letters, usually confidential, are sent to colleagues and military personnel, explaining SBS’s situation, and his request that he be allowed to remain in England for three months after his retirement, and not immediately return to Canada. Included is the copy of a Resolution passed by the Folkestone Town Council regretting Steele’s retirement, and wishing him all the best; and copies of SBS’s letters of thanks sent once he accepts the retirement order will not be overturned; included are explanatory notes by Harwood Steele (1968) about some of the correspondence found in the file. Handwritten; typewritten

Bartram, Vivian T.
2008.1.3.3.3.6 · File · Oct. 1914, [1974]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Itinerary for a Military District No. 10 Inspection tour by SBS. On an attached note, Harwood Steele notes that the tour was proposed by Major H.D. B. Ketchen of Steele’s staff, whose handwriting appears on it, and H.S. also provides an update on Ketchen’s military career. One sheet. Typewritten with handwritten annotation

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.3.3.3.22 · File · 28 Sep. 1916, [1969]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Army Medical Service Reports Interim Report of Surgeon General G.C. Jones, Director Medical Services, Canadians in reply to the Report on the Canadian Army Medical Service by Colonel Herbert A. Bruce, Special Inspector General, Medical Services, Canadian Expeditionary Force. 61 pages. Includes explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1969]. Typewritten; handwritten

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.3.3.3.26 · Item · 1916-1917; [1969]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

French and Belgian Troop Reports Reports on campaign operations in France and Belgium sent to SBS for his information; includes information on the Battles of St Eloi, The Somme, and Vimy Ridge; includes an explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1969]. Typewritten

Ketchen, H.D.B.
2008.1.3.3.3.32.1 · Item · [Dec. 1916]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten report entitled: "Notes by Major-General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, K.C.M.G., C.M.V.O. on Some of the Work and Recommendations With Which he was Concerned While in England as G.O.C. Shorncliffe Command". Written, ca. after November 1916 when the Canadian Expeditionary Force was re-organized and R.E.W. Turner assumed the command that had been SBS's.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.6.63 · Item · 1919, 1920
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[The Great War Veterans’ Association of Canada (Winnipeg Branch)]. Year Book 1919. Winnipeg: The Great War Veterans’ Association of Canada, [1920]. (includes an article titled: Major-General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, K.C.M.G., C.B., M.V.O.” written by Harwood Steele)

Steele, Harwood