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2008.1.2.1.1.26 · File · 15 Mar. 1894, 23 oct. 1894, 17 Feb. 1895
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letters 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 Henry
2008.1.2.1.1.29 · File · Jun., Sep. 1897
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Two 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, NWMP
2008.1.2.1.1.34 · File · Apr. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Submitted 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), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.38 · File · 22 May 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letter 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), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.43 · File · Aug. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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, William
2008.1.2.1.1.40 · File · Jul. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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, 1861-1929
2008.1.2.1.1.46 · File · Jan. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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 Territory
2008.1.2.1.1.45 · File · Dec. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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 Territory
2008.1.2.1.1.47 · File · Feb. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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 Territory
2008.1.2.1.1.49 · File · Apr. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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 Territory
2008.1.2.1.1.48 · File · Mar. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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 Territory
2008.1.2.1.1.50 · File · May 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.53 · File · Aug. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.54 · File · Sep. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.51 · File · Jun. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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, NWMP
2008.1.2.1.1.52 · File · Jul. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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, NWMP
2008.1.2.1.1.55 · File · Oct. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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
2008.1.2.1.1.57 · File · Nov. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Steele from Superintendent Z.T. Wood, thanking him for his Yukon service and wishing him well for the future; from Comptroller Fred White on a variety of matters; and a letter from am anxious parent trying to locate their son.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.60 · File · Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Steele related to tying up loose ends and a letter sent to [Captain] Macdonnell from NWMP Commissioner Herchmer. Also includes a letter sent to SBS from F.L Cartwright, a NWMP officer who served with Steele in the Yukon, and now writing from Grand Forks, B.C. Cartwright discusses the injustice of SBS's removal from the Yukon, and expresses interest in signing up for the Boer War.

Cartwright, Francis Lennox
2008.1.2.1.1.59 · File · Dec. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Telegrams sent to Steele from NWMP Comptroller Fred White and from Inspector Jarvis; also letters from Comptroller White informing Steele that he is being selected to lead a Western contingent of Infantry (many NWMP Officers) for the Boer War, and another letter providing details about his pay account.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.63 · File · 15 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letter sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White requesting he contact Inspector Harper for a report on an incident which occured in the Yukon; with attachments.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.64 · File · Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White; includes a copy of a letter White wrote providing a lis ot non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.66 · File · Jun. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White; one letter informs Steele that he has been granted a further leave of absence from the NWMP in order to serve with the South African Constabulary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.69 · File · Feb. - Nov. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letters to both C.A. Harwood and Mrs. Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing the Police Officers' Pension Bill and Steele, a newsy letter to Steele from White on various matters; a letter to Steele from White acknowledging his request for a further extension on his leave of absence from the NWMP and application for superannuation; further letters from White regarding Steele's retirement and pension allowances; general pension-related correspondence.

Harwood, C.A.
2008.1.2.1.1.68 · File · 14 Dec. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letter from NWMP Comptroller Fred White to Steele, discussing the sailing of the new Canadian Contingent under Colonel Evans, and providing news about NWMP activity in Canada.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.72 · File · 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence to Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing NWMP land warrants and pension rights for Superintendent A.R. Macdonnell's widow; also a pension payment notice and letter from NWMP Comptroller Lawrence Fortescue.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.70 · File · Feb., Apr. 1903
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence to Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing Steele's NWMP pension; enclosed with White's letters is a copy of the order retiring Steele from the NWMP (March 1, 1903), a copy of a statement detailing Steele's pay received and to be received as pension, and a copy of a letter from the Auditor General concurring with the statements made by White, re: Steele's pension payments.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.74 · File · [1885-1886]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written note to Comptroller Fred White from Sam Steele, recommending Reverend George Mackay for the position of Chaplain with Steele's Scouts; note from Steele to C.D. Wood of Macleod, Alberta.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.75 · File · [1886]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Draft of a seven page hand-written letter from Steele to the NWMP Commissioner in Regina responding to and discussing various comments relayed in earlier correspondence from the Commissioner to Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.76 · File · 27 Jan. 1889
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written letters from S.B. Steele directed to Northwest Territories Constables and Peace Officers, providing details regarding three men involved with horse theft; seal attached beside Steele's signature.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.78 · File · [1897], 07 Aug. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written letter from Steele at Lake Bennett to the NWMP Comptroller requesting information about whether NWMP members can stake personal mining claims; draft of telegram written by Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.79 · File · Dec. 1898 - Aug. 1899, 1972
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Outgoing flimsy copies of letters written bu Superintendent Steele while posted in Dawson City, Yukon; includes some covering explanatory notes by Harwood Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.76.1 · Item · 27 Jan 1889
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

1 p. letter, hand-written on lined paper, by SBS; seal affixed; statement prepared by Sam Steele asking for North-West Mounted Police assistance in capturing three men suspected of stealing a band of horses from a Macleod district rance; seal affixed to document, 27 January 1889.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.77.1 · Item · 10 Oct. 1896
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter sent from SBS in Fort Macleod to "My dear Galbraith", discussing the Charcoal Blood Indian murder case; 19 October 1896; 3 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.2 · Item · 05 Jan. 1886 - 18 Oct. 1886
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound diary written from Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, and Willow Creek; memoranda at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.3 · Item · 01 Jan. 1888 - 11 Dec. 1888
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary, hand-written entries from Kootenay Ferry, Kootenay, Fort Macleod. Cash accounts kept at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.2.1 · File · 1886
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Loose items removed from diary, including hand-written notes as well as a small photograph of a woman and inscribed on verso: "A souvenir of the trip of the Press Association to the N.W.T. [J.I.C.] Notes from officers who received medals for their services with Steele's Scouts.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.1 · Item · 22 Jan. 1885 - 26 Mar. 1885; Sep. 1885
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound diary with hand-written entries; mostly written from Beaver Creek, B.C.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.5 · Item · 01 Jan. 1890 - 05 Nov. 1890
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries; mostly written from Fort Macleod. Memos, cash accounts kept at back of book.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.4 · Item · 01 Jan 1889 - 12 Jun. 1889; 12 Jun. 1891 - Nov. 1892
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written intermittant entries from Fort Macleod, Milk River, and Pincher Creeek; memos and accounts kept at back of book.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.6 · Item · 01 Jan. 1891 - 18 Sep. 1891
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries while in Fort Macleod; memo's and cash accounts kept at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.9 · Item · 01 Jan. 1893 - 17 Mar. 1893
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; very brief entries, largely empty; one cash accounts notation at back of journal.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.7 · Item · 01 Jan. 1892 - 20 Oct. 1892
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand written entries from Fort Macleod; one memo written to SBS from [D.L. Meetison] requesting a loan, removed from diary and placed behind it in file.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.8 · Item · 01 Jan. 1892 - 08 Dec. 1892
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; cash accounts kept at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.10 · Item · 14 Feb. 1893 - 13 Jun. 1893
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; memos and accounts kept at back of book. One item, a note from D.L. Meetison, was removed and placed behind the diary in the same file.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.11 · Item · Jun. - Aug. 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; more of a notebook filled with memoranda and notes. A horse race card was removed from the diary and placed behind it in the same file.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.12 · Item · 01 Jan. 1894 - 21 Dec. 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; memos and cash account at back of book.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.16 · Item · 01 Jan. 1897 - 14 Aug. 1897
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; memos and cash accounts kept at back of book.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.13 · Item · Mar. - Aug. 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; more of a notebook filled with memoranda lists, draft notes. One letter from Cowdry Brothers, Bankers has been removed from the diary and placed behind it in the same file.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.15 · Item · 01 Jan. 1895 - 31 Dec. 1895
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; memos, cash accounts, and weather record kept at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.14 · Item · 01 Jan. 1895 - 24 Dec. 1895
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; cash accounts kept at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.20 · Item · 01 Jan. 1899 - 02 Jun. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries, written at Dawson, Skagway, and Lake Bennett. A list of letters mailed and accounts register kept at end of journal.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.19 · Item · 01 Jan. 1898 - 31 Dec. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries, written while travelling from Fort Macleod to the Yukon. Notes at the back of the diary include lists of Miles Canyon pilots.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.3.1 · File · 1885
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Excerpted report, possibly for publication in a newspaper or periodical, of Steele's account of his experience with the Steele's Scouts in tracking Big Bear and his band. Report is titled: "Gallant Attack on Big Bear's Band by the Mounted Police". Type-written, 5 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Complaint Report, 1889
2008.1.2.1.3.3 · File · 16 Jan. 1889
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Statement of complaint taken by S.B. Steele from Samuel [Hetherington], a NWMP Sergeant.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.21 · Item · Jun. 1899 - Nov. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries; written while leaving the Yukon and travelling to Ontario. Memos, cash accountes and addresses maintained at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Monthly Reports, 1886
2008.1.2.1.3.2 · File · 1886
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

"Extracts of monthly reports to the Commissioner North West Mounted Police by Superintendent S.B. Steele at Battleford"; hand-written but not Steele's handwriting. 5 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
NWMP Report, 1896
2008.1.2.1.3.5 · File · 31 Oct. 1896
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Report of the Kootenay district with mention of Charcoal (Blood Indian) wanted for murder.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
NWMP Report, 1891
2008.1.2.1.3.4 · File · 29 Nov. 1891
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Report regarding NWMP Patrol accommodation 1 page hand-written report

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Undercover Reports, 1898
2008.1.2.1.3.6 · File · 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written intelligence reports sent to S.B. Steele about criminal activity and gang members in the Klondike.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.3.8.1 · Item · 11 Jul. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten report sent to Col. S.B. Steele from an underground NWMP officer, Alfred J. Thomas, reporting on claim owners on Hunker Creek defrauding the Dominion Government. 5 pp.

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