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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.

Letter prepared by J.S.O'Halloran, Secretary, Royal Colonial Institute, with added annotations by SBS, re: London visit.

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.

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.

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.

Handwritten 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

Typewritten letter to Steele and LSH from Mayor D. Murray of Campbellton, N.B. presenting colors as a "parting souvenir from a loyal people'.

Handwritten letter from two boys, M.A. Scott and D.I. Kerfoot, volunteering to join the contingent going to South Africa

Handwritten letter to Marie from A.E. Christie, with a question about Strathcona Horse sheet music; the letter is dated December 14th, 1910.

Handwritten 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.

Typewritten 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.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque from the Militia Department; the letter is dated February 25th, 1901.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter from Grace in Vancouver to Marie, discussing her move from Orillia to Vancouver; Grace describes meeting a returning soldier from South Africa (Meschendoff) who had served with SBS in Lord Strathcona's Horse. The letter is dated August 31st, 1902.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten 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.

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].

Attached sheets with information about ship's location, and two menus from the S.S. Monterey

Contains three menus from the Elder Dempster Steamer Line

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.

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

Letterhead stationery sample.

Lord Strathcona's Horse balance sheets (three) showing receipts and debits 1900-1901

Bills, invoices and receipts; includes a balance sheet of expenses related directly to Lord Strathcona's Horse.

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.

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.

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.

Reports to Steele on outstanding LSH men.

Letters related to horses for mounted infantry in South Africa; a letter from [J.L.] Biggar relating his plans for after the war; a listing of stores for Strathcona's Horse; and a letter from an infantryman transferring to the R.C.A.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, including letters with men serving under his command.

A letter to Steele from Earl Douglas Dondonald, and from Lt. Colonel Pennington Macpherson.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, medals distribution, discharge papers, and tying up of loose ends.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; commission request and parade details.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes copies of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day Lord Strathcona's Horse embarked for home.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, discharge papers and tying up of loose ends.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, medals distribution, discharge papers and tying up of loose ends. There are also letters from Minister F.W. Borden discussing his son's grave site in South Africa.

Correspondence related to Lord Strathcona's request for a LSH diary for his records.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; various matters.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence around final payments and discharge papers.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, medals distribution, insurance claims, and death reports for men killed while serving with LSH during the Boer War. Included are two detailed letters went to the mother of a young man (Douglas Brayfield) killed during the war.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a list of the non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Corp under Steele's command and a letter from Minister F.W. Borden acknowledging Steele's request that men from LSH be allowed to join the South African Constabulary.

Correspondence related to LSH corps and military matters post Boer War; includes plans for establishing a permanent Strathcona Corps in Canada and related correspondence with Lord Strathcona and J. Lyons Biggar; also a letter detailing a planned painting to honor South African War participants.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a telegraph on the movement of horses, vehicles, and mules; a telegraph from the High Commissioner; a late pass issued by Steele (and received by Harwood Steele years later); a code sheet; and copy of an outgoing letter possibly written by Steele asking about transport.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes plans for honouring the Corps in England (with medals, processions, special programs, etc.) and general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a hand-written memo from Steele.

Correspondence related to the death of Sgt. John Brothers or Lord Strathcona's Horse, and the questions surrounding what became of Brothers' personal effects.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around medal disbursements, final payments, death reports, discharge papers, and tying up loose ends.

Letters sent to Colonel Steele, re: acquiring a sculptor to create a monument erected to the members of Lord Strathcona's Horse who fell in action in South Africa, for placement in Calgary. Includes an explanatory letter from SBS describing the horses used by LSH (and with the NWMP and Canadian Mounted Rifles).

Telegrams sent to Colonel Steele over the course of Lord Strathcona's Horse's service in South Africa.

A note sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, re: S.S. Monterey (transport ship) information, and a letter regarding a scheme to place bombs in balloons.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes information on horse purchases.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; various matters including a letter from the Mayor of Cambellton, New Brunswick presenting Lord Strathcona's Horse contingent with a flag prior to their departure for South Africa.

Letter to Steele from Lord Strathcona, re: command of Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes approved invoice.

Correspondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the ongoing Boer War in South Africa and related matters.

Correspondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the Boer War, and the conclusion of Lord Strathcona's Horse's services in South Africa; congratulatory telegram to Steele from Lord Minto.

Correspondence related to disputing reports that SBS had behaved inappropriately at a banquet given by Lord Strathcona in London on the return of the Regiment from South Africa. References are also made to a book by W.T.R. Preston and his depiction of the banquet event.

Letters and telegrams sent to Colonel Steele from individuals applying to or providing references for commissions to serve with Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.

Letters and telegrams sent to Colonel Steele from individuals applying to or providing references for commissions to serve with Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.

Disembarkation Orders; type-written list of seven orders to be followed once the troops are returned to Halifax.

Enlistment state data and nominal listing.

Ephemera, including ship stationery, menus, and programs; song lyrics; a poem; a printed church serman; honorary memberships; printed matter; and a seating plan for a dinner given by Lord Strathcona at the Savoy Hotel in London; Summary of News sheet from Headquarters, Natal Army.

Colonel Steele's final report as Officer Commanding Lord Strathcona's Horse.

News clippings and a poem by an unknown author titled: "The Transport Monterey".

Copy of correspondence sent to Steele, re: history of LSH and Steele's reply. Includes a list of names and addresses of original officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa, 1900-1901. Original letter is retained in Series 2008.1.1.1.2 - Personal/General correspondence.

Roll of men killed in action or who died from other causes in South Africa; list of death certificates prepared for Ottawa.

Roll of men remaining in South Africa on private business.

Hand-written listing of names for LSH roll.

Roll of men invalidated and in hospital in South Africa.

Names of men recommended for distinction and a roll of names of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King.

Roll of men enlisted with Lord Strathcona's Horse, prepared in 1905 from information on the date of their discharge (15 Mar. 1901).

Roll of men on board S.S. "Lake Erie" for the return trip to England.

Report extract from the intelligence diary of the Consul General at Laurence Marques regarding Komati Port.

Reports around the controversial removal of gold from South African property by members of Colonel Steele's command.

Troop report extracts; hand-written notes and includes a draft report written by Steele for the High Commissioner in Cape Town.

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?].