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Brett, Maurice V. Maxims of War. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1905. (signed ‘SB Steele 1st Sept 1912 and signed both Harwood Steele and S.B. Steele by Marie Steele at front of book)

Coddington, F.J.O. The Young Officer’s Guide to Military Law. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1916. (signed by S.B.S with name and [title])

Collins, G.R.N. Pocket Manual of Military Law and Procedure. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1916. (inscribed ‘with compliments of G.R.N. Collins’)

Demangel, J. Questions and Answers on Tactics: For Examinations for Promotion, Staff College Etc. 12th ed. London: A. Bradford, 1907. (signed twice by S.B. Steele, and includes title: DOC 10 & 13, dated 1st April, 1909)

Small published volume: Fuller, Captain J.F.C. Training Soldiers for War. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd. 1914

Goodenough, W.H. and J.C. Dalton. The Army Book for the British Empire: A Record of the Development and Present Composition of the Military Forces and Their Duties in Peace and War. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1893. (signed twice by S.B. Steele and dated 15 July 95 at Macleod).

Great Britain. Army. Instruction in Bayonet Fighting. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 190[8]. (stamped on front cover: District Officer Commanding Mil’y Dist. No. 13”)

Great Britain. Army. Manual of Physical Training. 1908. Reprint, London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1914. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)

[Great Britain. War Office]. Encampments Made Easy: In Accordance with Combined Training and Manual of Military Engineering, Together with Details of Pitching and Striking Tents and Marquees. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Limited, 1903. (inscribed “with the author’s compliments Jan. 1915”)

Great Britain. War Office. Instructions in the Care of Barracks: A Manual for Quartermaster-Serjeants, Pioneers, and Others Performing Sanitary Duties in Military Commands. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1901.

[Great Britain. War Office]. Staff Manual. War. Provisional. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1912. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele Major Genl’)

Hale, Lonsdale. What to Observe and How to Report It. 8th ed. London: High Rees, Ltd., 1906. (signed in front by S.B.Steele, Major Gen.)

Hayes, M. Horace. Stable Management and Exercise. London: Hurst and Blackett, Limited, 1900. (signed by S.B.S with name and title: DOC Mil Dist 13)

James, W. H. Modern Strategy: An Outline of the Principles Which Guide the Conduct of Campaigns to Which is Added a Chapter on Modern Tactics. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1914. (signed by S.B. Steele)

Kiesling, von Hans. Translated by The General Staff, War Office. Operation Orders: A Technical Study. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1910. (signed twice by S.B.S with year, and also twice signed ‘H.E. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

[Minister of Militia and Defence]. [The Militia List.] Ottawa: Department of Militia and Defence, 191[4]. (front and back cover missing; book signed in front ‘S.B. Steele DOC 10’)

Murray, Stewart L. The Reality of War: An Introduction to “Clausewitz”. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1909. (signed by S.B.S with name, place (Winnipeg) and date (19 March 09)

Raker, S.M. Notes on Musketry Training for use by Instructors. London: W.S. Paine & Co., 1915.

Satow, Ernest. A Guide to Diplomatic Practice. Vol. II. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1917. (signed: ‘S.B. Steele Shorncliffe Kent, 1917’; paper book cover ripped and part missing)

United States Army. War Department. Office of the Chief of Staff. United States Army Transport Service Regulations. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1914. (stamped ‘With Compliments of Provincial Library Manitoba’ on inside cover)

Wagner, Arthur L., ed. Cavalry Studies from Two Great Wars. Kansas City, MO: Hudson-Kimberly Publishing Company, 1896. (signed by S.B.S with year)

Williams, T.B. Coombe, ed. Savigear’s Guide to Horsemanship and Horse Training. 2nd ed. London: A. Savigear, Riding School and Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1904. (signed by S.B. Steele)

Handwritten letter from Flora in Winnipeg to her father in Fort William, Ontario. Flora talks about spending time with Mrs. Ketchen, and sends a message to Captain Ketchen about the baby; and discusses general topics including drawing a four leaf clover at the end of her letter. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Winnipeg to her father at Camp Sewell, Manitoba. Flora talks about the visits and visitors they have enjoyed; mentions that all now have cameras, and her father should tell Captain Ketchen that Gertrude took a photograph of Allastair (Ketchen's son); Flora writes about general activities at home in Winnipeg. 3 pp.

A handwritten letter from Harwood Steele to his father, SBS in Shorncliffe, England. Harwood is writing to ask if his father might be able to secure a Commission with the Canadians for his friend [Neish]. 1 sheet and envelope.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding Sewell Camp; letters from the Minister’s office, and letter of thanks from a chapter of the I.O.D.E., etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes correspondence regarding the king’s visit, SBS’s reply to General Carson’s August letter, re: working out the chain of command; regrets for Steele not being selected to lead the troupes to France; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

Letter sent from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; to Minister Sam Hughes; includes copies of orders and memoranda regarding matters relative to Steele’s Shorncliffe command. Typewritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes confidential letters and telegrams sent between SBS, Sam Hughes, Colonel R. Rogers, Robert Borden, and Harry Johnson concerning the command of the Canadian forces in England; other matters discussed in the file is a response to a sympathy letter sent to [Shanbury] on the death of his son Fred, and pay and allowance rate information, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes confidential letters concerning criticisms of the training carried out by General J.C. MacDougall; a letter sent from SBS to Sir James Lougheed, re: Steele’s lack of military recognition; and letters from other individuals concerning military matters; includes a “statement in regard to the requirements in the matter of staff for the Canadian Expeditionary Force in England”, with attached explanatory notes, written by SBS. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes confidential letters written to and from Colonel Robert Rogers and Sir Robert Borden, a letter to A. Corelli, a telegram and information sheet on a ‘Programme of Inspections by G.O.C. Shorncliffe Command, and other general correspondence. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes correspondence with Colonel R. Rogers; and Lord Beaverbrook, re: the issue of drinking and Canadian troops. Typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes copies of confidential letters sent to Colonel Robert Rogers; General A.W. Currie, re: command in Canadian Military; and letters to SBS from Currie; Rogers; Prime Minister R.L. Borden; D. Matson and others. Typewritten

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, revolves around letters in reply to SBS’s letter campaign protesting his proposed ‘superannuation; also includes letters (with copies) sent to and from Colonel R.M. Simpson, Canadian Army Medical Corps, re: SBS’s understanding that Simpson made unfair statements about Steele and other general military correspondence. Handwritten; typewritten

Standing Orders for the Sewell Camp, 1913, Available to all Troops Encamped at Sewell, by Col. S.B. Steele Commanding M.D. No. 10. Printed by Headquarters, Military District No. 10, Winnipeg. Note: Orders are glued into Family Scrapbook #7.

Report by General Sir John French, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G. Inspector General of the Imperial Forces Upon His Inspection of the Canadian Military Forces. Ottawa: Printed by C.H. Parmelee, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1910

Extract from “Notes on the Minor Tactics of Trench Warfare” by “A Casualty”. Dated June 1915. Reprinted December, 1915 Printed; 7 pp.

12th Divisional Training Map Printed at the Ordinance Survey Office, Southampton, England References parish boundaries, rural districts, urban districts, and municipal boroughs Dimensions: 54 x 73 cm Scale: 1 inch to 1 mile

Map has handwritten signature on it [H.H. Hebden, Captain, D. Co 3 8/R.F.]

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.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes hand-written correspondence from R.J. Gwynne; a letter from R. Rogers, the Governor General’s office, and others, re: various matters including invitations, thanks, and a question of dissatisfaction among the Regina Officers, etc.

A letter dated September 10, 1908 to SBS from D.A. Macdonald, and forwarded to Marie from Sam

Clarke, Seymour. A Sketch of The Waterloo Campaign: A Short Tactical Study for Young Officers: To Which is Added The Duke of Wellington’s Despatch. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., 1903.

Fortescue, J.W. British Campaigns in Flanders 1690-1794: Being Extracts from “A History of the British Army”. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1918. (S.B. Steele written in Marie’s handwriting at front of book)

Griffiths, F.A. The Artillerist’s Manual and British Soldier’s Compendium. 8th ed. London: Published by Authority, 1859. (signed twice at front of book by G.A. French with [title], place (Quebec) and date (22/8/70))

Johnston, Arthur. Myths and Facts of the American Revolution: A Commentary on United States History as it is Written. Toronto: William Briggs, 1908. (signed twice by SBS and dated 1st Jan. 1910; also signed S.B. Steele in front of book by Marie Steele)

Lea, Homer. The Valor of Ignorance. New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1909. (signed by SBS at Winnipeg, 1910)

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)

Robinson, C.W. Wellington’s Campaign, Peninsula-Waterloo, 1808-15: Also Moore’s Campaign of Corunna (For Military Students) London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1907. (signed S.B. Steele, DOC. M.D. 10, Ft. Osborne Bks, Winnipeg)

[A Staff Officer]. The Territorial Sham and the Army: An Exposure by a Staff Officer. London: Everett Co. Ltd, [1913].

[The Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence]. Official History of the Russo-Japanese War: Part IV. Liao-Yang. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1909. (S.B. Steele signed on front cover and title page of book)

Wood, Evelyn. Achievements of Cavalry. London: George Bell & Sons, 1897. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed in book by Marie Steele)

An Army Schoolmaster. Guide to Official Letter Writing, Orders, &c. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. Vol. 24. Chatham: Gale and Polden, Brompton Works, 18[86]. (signed ‘S.B. Steele Macleod May/92’ in front of book)

Bacon, E.V. A Chart of the New Company Drill with Explanatory Diagrams and Notes. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)

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)

Gall, H.R. Questions and Answers on “Field Service Regulations Part 1 (Operations) 1909”. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1910. (signed on inside cover: ‘SB Steele 24.6.12’)

Great Britain. War Office. Cavalry Training. 1912. Reprint, London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1915. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)

Great Britain. War Office. Field Service Regulations: Part II. 1909. Reprint, London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1913. (‘D.O.C. M.D. 10 written on title page)

Great Britain. War Office. General Staff. Bayonet Training. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1916. (signed by S.B.S.; front cover is loose)

Great Britain. War Office. Handbook of the 18-PR. QF. Gun. Land Service. London: Published by Authority, 1915.

[Great Britain. War Office]. Handbook of the Range=Finder Infantry, No. 2. (Barr & Stroud). 31-5 Inches Base. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1916. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele’)

[Great Britain. War Office]. Manual of Sanitation in its Application to Military Life. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1907. (stamped in several places with: ‘District Officer Commanding Mil’y Dist. No. 13’)

Great Britain. War Office. Training and Maneuvre Regulations. London: Published by Authority, 1913.

“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Notes on Elementary Field Training: Part II. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed ‘S.B.Steele Major Gen. at front of book)

“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Some Notes on Artillery: Considered from an Infantry Standpoint. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)

Griepenkerl, Colonel. Letters on Applied Tactics: Twenty-Four Tactical Exercises Dealing With The Operations of Small Detached Forces of the Three Arms. 4th ed. Trans. R. Maxwell. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1905. ( signed by S.B. Steele)

Maude, F.N. Cavalry: Its Past and Future. London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1903. (signed by S.B.S on page 31)

Sherston, J. and L.J. Shadwell. Tactics Applied to Schemes: With Numerous Solutions to Tactical Schemes and 16 Maps. Vol. !. Text. 4th ed. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1905. (signed by S.B.S. with name, title and date)

Sherston, J. and L.J. Shadwell. Tactics Applied to Schemes: With Numerous Solutions to Tactical Schemes and 16 Maps. Vol. !!. Maps. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1905. (signed by S.B.S. with name, title and date (1909))

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)

Von Bernhardi, Freiherr. Translated by G.T.M. Bridges. Cavalry in War and Peace. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1910. (signed by S.B.S with position and date, and also signed ‘S.B. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter to Lord Strathcona from SBS discussing his military rank; and other correspondence regarding C.O.C. working conditions, recommendations, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence with Colonel Sam Hughes and his office, re: various matters; etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes correspondence to and from Sam Hughes, re: what SBS’s role will be in terms of the First Canadian Contingent; letters from individuals volunteering for military appointments; letters from SBS to Robert Rogers expressing frustration at the way he is being treated and at Hughes actions; etc. He is particularly upset by Hughes' dismissal of Henry Norland Ruttan whom Steele had recommended for brigadier. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence, marked private and confidential, sent to SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division; includes a letter (and copy) from Brigadier General John Wallace Carson outlining Minister Sam Hughes’ wishes and instructions regarding Canadian command in England, specifically Reserve units for the 2nd Canadian Division and Brigadiers for Training Divisions; and a letter received from J.G. Rattray. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes confidential correspondence with General Sir Leslie Rundle, Commanding-in-Chief, Central Force & Eastern Command; and Minister Sam Hughes; several of the letters discussing rumours that SBS has heard and wants dismissed. Typewritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes letters sent from Julian Byng; a letter from R. Rogers promising to speak to the Minister of Militia about placing SBS in command of all the Canadians in England; from D.H. McMillan; a note from Katherine Shaw acknowledging sympathy received from the Steele family on the death of her husband, Alfred Shaw, killed in action during the war; a letter to SBS from Major General John W. Carson. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes correspondence, with additional copies of particular letters, around the appointment of a General Officer commanding all Canadians in England. Correspondents include SBS, Sir George H. Perley, and James A. Lougheed; news clippings also enclosed with file, and letters from other individuals concerning military matters; many of the letters are marked ‘confidential’. Handwritten; typewritten

Confidential Report: Interior Organisation of Companies & Proceedings of Offensive Warfare for Small Units. Typewritten copy; 17 pp.

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report for 151st Battalion inspected the 21st of October and correspondence about standard of recruiting in Canada and the concern that recent inspections reveal Battalions not meeting the standard. Typewritten

Report of a visit made to the British Expeditionary Force by Brigadier-General A.J. Chapman ... and Brigadier-General D.A. Macfarlane...for the purpose of inspecting Training Depots and Schools of Instruction. Printed report; 4 pp.

General Steele’s Personal Reports: A summary of information about enlistments, voluntary and conscripted, for Armies engaged in World War 1. An added note by Harwood Steele indicates that this mimeographed report was “typed by General Steele’s daughter, Flora”. Typewritten; 9 pp.