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Telegram - Lord Strathcona
2008.1.3.2.1.4.1 · Item · 10 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Telegram sent to SBS from Lord Strathcona; he is pleased with Colonel Steele's command. Typewritten.

Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914
Telegram - Minto
2008.1.3.2.1.5.1 · Item · 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A telegram sent to Colonel Steele from Lord Minto offering congratulations. Hand-written.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Transport memorandum
2008.1.3.2.1.6.2 · Item · [Jan.] 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten note related to directions for the Transport Monterey en route to South Africa from Halifax.

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
Advance pay receipt
2008.1.3.2.1.9.1 · Item · 02 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten note by Maye Steele acknowledging receipt of advance pay for SBS from F.W. Taylor of the Bank of Montreal.

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
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
"Summary of News"
2008.1.3.2.3.16.11 · Item · 23 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A typewritten and copied one page "Summary of News", printed by Head Quarters, Pretoria.

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
2008.1.3.2.3.16.15 · Item · 22 Feb. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A printed card for "Strathcona's Horse" for admittance to Lord Strathcona's Luncheon, February 22nd, 1901 at the Royal Palace Hotel in Kensington. On the back of the card the date is printed and another word [Miss?].

Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914
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
2008.1.3.2.3.16.18 · Item · 11 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed sermon preached in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa fo "Strathcona's Horse previous to their departure for service in South Africa, by The Rev. W.T. Herridge, March 11, 1900. The sermon was published as a small booklet, and includes a photograph of the Officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse on the back cover, 12 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.19 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

An extract from a printed document, with a picture of SBS in his LSH uniform and text recognizing his appointment to Fourth Class of Victorian Order; included is a quote from SBS responding to the King's speech. On the attached page are two photographs of nursing sisters who accompanied the Canadian contingent to South Africa, Sarah Forbes and Marcella P. Richardson. The caption under their photographs is: "Our Own Angels".

Steele, Richard Elmes ("Dick")
2008.1.3.2.3.16.20 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A separated imprint page from a book, with an article on "Distinguished Colonial Soldiers"; includes a write up of Colonel L.W. Herchmer and Colonel S.B. Steele; this was written at the time when Steele was to be second-in-command to Herchmer with the command of the Canadian Mounted Rifles.

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
2008.1.3.2.3.16.22 · 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
2008.1.3.2.3.16.27 · Item · [1900]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A picture of SBS in uniform, with a border of maple leaves drawn around the picture, a crown sketched on the top centre of the page, and a beaver on the bottom centre of the page. The reproduced photograph is sepia-toned; the border drawing is colored.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.6 · Item · 03 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Regimental Concert program for the S.S. Monterey, 03 April 1900; typewritten on Elder Dempster Line Strathcona's Horse stationery. 1 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.7 · Item · 08 Feb. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Small booklet: a Souvenir Libretto for a Grand Patriotic concert held at the Orillia Opera House on Thursday, February 8th, 1900. Included in the text is a contribution entitled "Canada" by Miss Esther Miller, SBS's cousin.

MacGregor, Esther Miller (Marian Keith)
2008.1.3.2.3.16.8 · Item · 14 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A page torn from "The Graphic" illustrated newspaper, with an illustration showing Sir Wilfrid Laurier bidding the Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment farewell on Parliament Hill.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
W. Martin invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.14 · Item · 23 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

W. Martin General Grocers (Cape Town) invoice for eggs and milk

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Myers Brothers invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.17 · Item · 27 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Myers Brothers (Cape Town) invoice for badges; on verso is a list of names and notes related to saddles, etc.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
R.M. Ross & Co. invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.24 · Item · 14 May 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

R.M. Ross & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for wire cutters; further note and figures 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
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
2008.1.3.2.3.18.33 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten note by H.D.B. Ketchen noting payment made to Major A.E. Snyder for purchase of leather case for carrying Squadron books up country; pencilled notation on verso

Ketchen, H.D.B.
R.D. Irwin invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.34 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

R.D. Irwin Wholesale & Retail Grocer (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

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
2008.1.3.2.3.25 · Item · 21 Feb. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A warrant/certificate, 30.5 x 40.5 cm, issued to Samuel Benfield Steele and appointing him as an Officer in the Land Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Issued on February 21st, 1900 and effective from March 7th, 1900. A seal is attached to the certificate.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Report - Guy H. Kirkpatrick
2008.1.3.2.3.4.1 · Item · 21 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letter sent to SBS from Lt. Guy H. Kirkpatrick responding to charges of gold being removed from Glynn's Lydenburg Mine. Handwritten, 2 pp.

Kirkpatrick, Guy H. , Lietenant
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
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
2008.1.3.2.5.3 · 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
2008.1.3.2.5.4 · Item · [ca. 1901-1902]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Two hand-drawn map sheets drawn on the back of a memo form Showing Goldfields, roads, and names of Chiefs and their locations.

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