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 HenryLetter to Steele, referring to 1885 rebellion.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter from [Herchmer] in Regina primarily discussing horses.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPTwo 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, NWMPTelegrams 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), 1848-1919Hand-written letter on NWMP stationery and written from Lethbridge [W.S. Morris?].
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), 1848-1919Submitted 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), 1848-1919Note detailing contract for boat construction, signed John B. Kearney
Correspondence 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 to Steele from Inspector A.B. Perry concerning Customs authority at Skagway and for the Gold Rush.
Perry, Aylesworth BowenAn intercepted note from a prisoner attempting to arrange help from a friend to make his escape from NWMP custody.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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 HenryLetter from Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior, re: Steele's position in the Yukon vis-a-vis the military.
Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929Letter 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), 1848-1919A 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 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, 1861-1929Correspondence 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, 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 TerritoryDuty form declaring goods to be imported from United States into Canada; Chilkoot Pass written as Chilcoot Pass
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.
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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 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 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; 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 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 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 and petition sent to Minister of Interior Clifford Sifton requesting that Steele's recall order from the Yukon be cancelled.
Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929Correspondence 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), 1848-1919Correspondence 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), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White and Assistant Commissioner J.H. McIlree, various matters; also a letter from Yukon Commissioner William Ogilvie.
McIlree, John HenryCorrespondence 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 LennoxLetter from Fred White, Comptroller, NWMP acknowleding Steele's volunteering for service in the Transvaal.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams 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), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his retirement from the NWMP and his superannuation.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hand-written letters to Steele from J.H. McIlree and L.W. Herchmer, re: Herchmer's replacement by A.B. Perry as Commissioner of the NWMP.
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPLetter 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), 1848-1919Correspondence 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), 1848-1919Correspondence 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), 1848-1919Letters 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.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), 1848-1919Hand-written letter from NWMP Officer [Sanders] discussing his Boer War experience and return to the Force in Calgary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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), 1848-1919Correspondence 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), 1848-1919A letter sent to the aunt of Major Jarvis, NWMP from Lord Strathcona, commenting on Jarvis's NWMP assignment to the Arctic regions.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Hand-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), 1848-1919Draft 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), 1848-1919Hand-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), 1848-1919Correspondence to Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing Steele's NWMP pension with attached letter sent to the Manager of the Molson's Bank in Calgary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hand-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), 1848-1919Outgoing 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), 1848-1919Hand-written letters from Steele to Inspector Sanders, Inspector Cuthbert, and Mr. Galbraith discussing the Charcoal murder case and action taken by the NWMP.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19191 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), 1848-1919Handwritten 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), 1848-1919Correspondence from Steele to the Comptroller, regarding expenses and payments; one hand-written note.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bills, invoices, and supply lists.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bills, invoices, and supply lists.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence from Superintendent Steele to various persons; includes his written proceedings of an investigation into a theft of money.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Blank accounting and requisition forms.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bills, invoices, and supply lists.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bills, invoices, and supply lists; includes a signed note from Steele to Cowdry Bros. Bankers.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bills, invoices, and supply lists.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Blank letterhead and folder.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound diary written from Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, and Willow Creek; memoranda at back of diary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Loose 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), 1848-1919Black leather-bound diary with hand-written entries; mostly written from Beaver Creek, B.C.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Cloth-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), 1848-1919Cloth-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), 1848-1919Burgandy leather-bound diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; cash accounts kept at back of diary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Burgandy leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; memos and cash account at back of book.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy 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), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Burgandy 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), 1848-1919Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; cash accounts kept at back of diary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Cloth-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), 1848-1919Burgandy leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; more of a notebook and largely empty.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black 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), 1848-1919Excerpted 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), 1848-1919Statement of complaint taken by S.B. Steele from Samuel [Hetherington], a NWMP Sergeant.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy 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"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), 1848-1919Report of the Kootenay district with mention of Charcoal (Blood Indian) wanted for murder.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919An undercover report written by a NWMP Officer, reporting on criminals and their activities in the Goldfields. Includes an envelope addressed to Col. Steele, Barracks
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Report regarding NWMP Patrol accommodation 1 page hand-written report
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hand-written intelligence reports sent to S.B. Steele about criminal activity and gang members in the Klondike.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A 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