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Attached letter to SBS from P.H. Belcher, re: mining claims in the Yukon, dated July 5, 1907

Pocock's 1901-1903 scrapbook consisting of graphic and textual material related to his travels, publications, and involvement in the Boer War.

Scrapbook contains:
Photographs of Pocock's family, White Fraser's Troop in Strathcona's (some people in photo identified), and scenes and people of the Boer War.
Watercolour paintings of soldier from Boer War, seascapes, interior and exterior views of boats, landscape of camp during Boer War, and various portraits.
Maps of Egypt and South Africa.
Clippings of Lena Ashwell's plays and performances, Lena Ashwell's obituary, the Duke of Cornwall's visit to Canada, and various articles related to Pocock's interests. Also includes clippings of stories and articles written by Pocock including "The Cargador", "Sundered Hearts", and "The Trail of Red Macleod".
Brochure published by Pocock's father.
Imprint cuttings of New Orleans; cathedrals and buildings in Pouen, Teneriffe and other parts of Spain; Durban; South Africa; Zuzuland; Cape Town; and other regions of Africa.
Letters to and from Pocock, including one from A.J. Dawson, journalist and author.
Diary entries for the years 1901-1903 about his travels.
Certificate of discharge as Assistant Steward from the Ship, "Rossall" (1901).
Ephemera such as railway tickets, permission ships, travelling pass, list of men taking discharge in April 1902.

Large bound daily diary; hand-written entries

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook

Two cheque books from The National Bank of South Africa Limited

Four cheque books from The National Bank of South Africa

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

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; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around medal disbursements, final payments, death reports, discharge papers, and tying up loose ends.

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

Handwritten letter from Lieutenant Guy H. Kirkpatrick to SBS , further to the letters of Major Jarvis and Mr. Schmidt regarding gold thefts.

Nominal roll of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, admitted into and discharged from the No. 8 General Hospital at Bloemfontein. Handwritten; 4 pp.

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

Roll of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King; handwritten; 3 pp (oversized)

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

Milner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for Major Jarvis' lunch there on May 28th

A handwritten note with supplies listed; no name on memo and some pencilled notes (numbers) on verso

Field Orders No. 152 (photocopy); hand-written 'secret' order for Strathcona's Horse (photocopy).

General Route Order No. 213: arrival instructions from South Africa aboard the S.S. "Lake Erie" to England.

Bound leather trimmed volume of Strathcona's Horse Militia Orders; typewritten; 601 pp.

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

Correspondence, re: establishing Canadian participation in SAC. Two letters; one hand-written and one typed.

SAC commission requests.

Handwritten letter from Ernest F. Mackie to Marie offering to take with him to South Africa anything Marie would like to send to SBS; the letter is dated May 10th, 1902.

Handwritten letter drafts written by Marie to Lord Strathcona and the Mount Royal G.C.M.G. requesting assistance with her family's move to South Africa.

Handwritten letter from Minnie Macdonell in Lethbridge to Marie, sharing her news and hoping their 'long voyage' went well; the letter is dated December 4th, [1902].

Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie; re: shipments from Africa and other personal family news; the letter is dated November 27th, 1907.

See applicable Scope and Contents note: Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.1

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See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23 Typed title on Diary reads: "Notes on Inspection of Districts by Col., S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O. Commanding Northern Division, South African Constabulary"

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23 First page missing

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District report containing inspection reports of Transport and Posts.

Confidential reports completed for SAC officers by Colonel S.B. Steele.

Confidential reports completed for SAC Officers by Colonel S.B. Steele.

Confidential reports completed for SAC officers by Colonel S.B. Steele.

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook Return to England from South Africa discussed Loose items from diary kept in a separate file (see 2008.1.1.2.41.1)