Handwritten letter to Marie from Jim Steele (SBS's brother) writing about the death of his daughter Jessie; the letter is dated July 26th, 1913.
Steele, James B. SteeleHandwritten note to Marie from Edith Davidson with an acrostic poem written by her mother about SBS as a birthday gift to Marie; the letter is dated May 2nd, 1913.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated April 20th, 1913.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) sharing family news and saying how much Antoine enjoyed his visit with their family; the letter is dated March 27th, 1913.
Harwood, Mathilda Constantis NorgarbHandwritten letter from Marie's sister Gertrude to Marie congratulaing her on the birth of Flora; letter is dated December 13th, 1891.
Hubert, Gertrude HarwoodHandwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated March 2nd, 1913.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter from Mathilda (Tillsie) Harwood talking about Victoria and Antoine's ('Toreador's') plans to pursue singing and dentistry. A snapshot of "Joe and her kiddie" is enclosed.
Harwood, Mathilda Constantis NorgarbHandwritten letter to Marie from Helen Mitchell writing to say how she enjoyed reading Harwood's poem; the letter is dated February 17th, 1913.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated January 19th, 1913.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) writing about their stay in Victoria and Antoine's (Toreador's) plans to leave dentistry and go into real estate; the letter is dated January 6th, 1913.
Harwood, Mathilda Constantis NorgarbHandwritten letter from Mrs. Cowan of the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. providing information about their club and its activities; the letter is dated January 5th, 1913.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten note to Marie, thanking her for the recent visit he and Cecil enjoyed with the Steele family.
Pocock, RogerHandwritten letter to Marie from Edith Davidson, thanking the Steele's for the Christmas gift they received from them.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. informing Marie she was elected patroness of the "Colonel Sam Steele Military Chapter"; included is a handwritten draft reply written by Marie.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reggie, mentioning that he will be passing through Winnipeg on the train and would like to visit; the letter is dated from Montreal December 2nd, 1912.
Harwood, Reginald de LotbinièreHandwritten letter to Marie from "Granny", coongratulating her on the birth of Flora and awaiting all the details. This is perhaps Grandmother Harwood writing; the letter is dated December 13th, 1891.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated November 12th, 1912.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from J.D. Smith of Winnipeg who explains at length the problems a friend, Mr. Johnston is experiencing, and looking to the Steele's for financial help; attached is a letter to Smith from W.E. Fraser, a physician in Bashaw, Alberta. The letter is dated October 5th, 1912.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Archibald Camerson Macdonell commenting on the written account he had been sent of SBS's father, Captaim Elmes Steele.
Macdonell , A. Cameron , SirHandwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated September 28th, 1912.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news and speaking of her admiration of SBS; letter is dated August 12th, 1912.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from cousin Essie, describing their trip and sharing general news; the letter is dated at Toronto July 22nd, 1912.
MacGregor, Esther Miller (Marian Keith)Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, full of family news including that of the separation of Marie's brother Frank from his wife Esther; the letter is dated June 9th, 1912.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her friend Winifred Talbot of Calgary sharing news of friends and family.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Dora Hawkins, writing from England; the letter is dated March 19th, 1912.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Nellie Wallis, written on hotel stationery at Brandon, Manitoba.
Handwritten letter to Marie (referred to as "[Michette"] from her brother Antoine, dated April 24, 1891.
Harwood, Antoine Gaspard ChartierHandwritten letter to Marie from [J. Henderson] of Toronto, writing about seeing and hearing Sam speak recently; the letter is dated December 22nd, 1910.
Henderson, JamesHandwritten letter to Marie from A.E. Christie, with a question about Strathcona Horse sheet music; the letter is dated December 14th, 1910.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [Nelle] Snider of Portage la Prairie inviting the Steele's to tea and for a visit; the letter is dated October 21st, 1910.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Envelope only; date stamped at Winnipeg on April 6th, 1910.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from a [Dale ?], talking about his experineces fighting fires in the U.S., and his various business interests; he knows the family and asks for Flora's address in Montreal so he might contact her when next in Montreal. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1909.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [A. Holmes Brooks] in London, a nursing friend who writes about her family and general news; the letter is dated September 14th, 1909.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including the probelms Frank is having in his marriage to Esther; the letter is dated May 12th, 1909.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law, Tilsie (married to Antoine), sharing family news and providing details on the singing concert Antoine ('Toreador') won at a music festival in Edmonton. The letter is dated May 10th, 1909.
Harwood, Mathilda Constantis NorgarbHandwritten letter to Marie from her brother Antoine, describing a singing festival he performed at in Edmonton and enclosing a news clipping about the event. The letter is dated May 7th, 1909.
Harwood, Antoine Gaspard ChartierHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated March 18th, 1909.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to "Aunt May" from a relative thanking her for the hospitality shown to him while visiting Fort Macleod, dated December 20th, 1890.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie, in which he talks in detail about his family and other general news.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated February 3rd, 1909.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten note from Marie's Aunt Emma (French text), acknowledging sympathy received from Marie.
Harwood, EmmaHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated July 30th, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated March 29th, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including comments about S.A.C. and Sir E. Tashereau; the letter is dated May 31st, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated April 19th, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news, including her time with Flora, and the postponement of Frank's wedding until June. The letter is dated March 29th, 1908.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from [R.J.] Morgan, discussing his travels, and discussing music sheets that might interest Marie; the letter is dated February 29th, 1908.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal; Mrs. Harwood discusses the marriage problems Marie's sister Louise is experiencing among other news; the letter is dated December 8th, 1907.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, dated May 15th, 1890.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie; re: shipments from Africa and other personal family news; the letter is dated November 27th, 1907.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal; the letter is dated November 24th, 1907.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten note and official typewritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada regarding transport requisitions for the Steele family for their move to Calgary. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter drafts to Colonel D.A. Macdonald asking for assistance for the family's move to Calgary.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding to Marie's inquiry about help with their move to Calgary; he explains that he had written earlier to help but did not have the Steele's correct address. His letter is written on the back of the original letter Marie wrote to him; the letter is dated August 26th, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from Lizzie Henshall, a friend from South Africa; the letter is dated August 25th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 19th, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Minnie in Lethbridge; Marie shares family news and her preparations for moving to Calgary. The letter is dated August 18th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie offering his congratulations on SBS'spromotion to Full Colonel in the Canadian Militia. The letter is dated August 14th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 8th, 1907.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter from Gertie Hubert (Marie's sister) to Marie dated May 13th, 1890.
Hubert, Gertrude HarwoodHandwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonald requesting information regarding assistance with the family's upcoming move to Calgary.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter to Marie in Montreal from Minnie in Lethbridge; the letter is dated July 26th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 13th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 9th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from a friend in London, [Oliver] Holmes Brooks, surprised that the Steele's are en route back to Canada; the letter is dated June 25th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie, care of C.A. Harwood; attached is a letter Minnie received from R.L. Galbraith, re: the Empire Mine.
Galbraith, Robert L.Handwritten letter to Marie from Julie Lewis of London, inviting the Steele's for tea (not realizing they are in Montreal).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Mr. Maurice in London to Marie, accepting her invitation for dinner; the letter is dated March 8th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Lord Strathcona, agreeing to meet with Marie and family on the following Thursday in London.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Handwritten letter to Marie from [N.] H. Moir, discussing papers of SBS's in his possession.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [Alex'r McK. Cowie], sending regrets as unable to attend her wedding, January 14th, 1890.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Ethel Hardy of Pilgrim's Rest, South Africa, thanking the Steele's for the photographs sent them and wishing the family well as they depart from South Africa. The letter is dated September 27th, 1906.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Ethel M. Fall of Kaalfontein, South Africa expressing her sympathy that Marie has been ill, and offering her assistance as the Steele family prepares to leave South Africa; the letter is dated September 21st, 1906.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from C. Bagnall to Marie, descibing their trip to Cape Town and plans to travel to England; Bagnall speaks of missing the family and looking forward to reuniting with them in England. The letter is dated June 10th, 1906.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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].
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter to Marie from Catherine Moon, SBS's cousin, writing about family and life in Moonstone, Ontario and wishing the Steele family a Merry Christmas; the letter is dated November 23rd, 1902.
Moon, CatherineHandwritten letter to Marie from Vivian Bartram in Ottawa, asking Marie to write to the War Office to secure his passage with hers to South Africa; the letter is dated October 1st, 1902.
Bartram, Vivian T.Handwritten letter from the secretary (Caroline Margaret Land) of the Toronto I.O.D.E. wishing Marie the best on her journey to South Africa, mentioning the Order's work in S.A. caring for soldiers' graves, and informing Marie that her membership in the I.O.D.E. has been processed. The letter is dated September 29th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from the Secretary of the Soldiers' Wive's League to Marie, re having a tea for her before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated September 17th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from [C. Beckett] of the War Office, London, replying to Marie about passages to South Africa. The letter is dated September 10th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her relative, H.E. Taschereau (cousin of her mother), replying to news of her wedding and sending regrets for being unable to attend, January 14th, 1890.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Letter to Marie from her maternal grandmother, Eliza Macgillis, congratulating her on her recent engagement, and discussing other general matters.
Macgillis, ElizaHandwritten letter from Flora attending St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary; 4 pp. and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to his family in Folkestone, England; 8 pp and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to Marie Steele at Montreal; 2 pp and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Harwood with the "A" Section, 3rd Field Ambulance, Valcartier, Quebec to Marie in Winnipeg; 7 pp. and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwriiten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Batallion in France to his family where he describes the war as "hell"; 2 pp and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodA handwritten letter from Harwood at Highfield School in Hamilton, Ontario to his parents; 5 pp. Harwood pleads with his mother to be allowed to go to Montreal (and not Orillia) for Christmas; and talks about his activities, clothing needs, and recent commission to paint a design to bear the "names of old Highfielders gone to the front."
Steele, HarwoodTypewritten letter from Flora at [Homeside] to her mother in Vaudreuil. Flora discusses her activities, the people she has seen or visited, and news about family and friends. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 2nd Division Canadians, Shorncliffe Camp, England to his parents; 8 p.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter with envelope written from Flora in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora describes her Christmas holiday, and lists the gifts she received from family and friends. 6 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in France to her mother in Folkestone, England. Flora talks about a ship that has sunk and caused the closing of the port; discusses news of family friends; and talks generally about her work in a hospital in France. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora in France to her parents in Folkestone, England. Flora sends New Year's greetings, and writes about the activities that are taking place where she is, and speaks of her desire to go to Brittany. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Ottawa to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her visit in Ottawa where she is touring the sights with her cousin (Jope), visiting family members, and being shown the Ottawa Library by Mrs. Lampman, widoe of the poet Archibald Lampman. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about her excitement at returning home, packing her trunk, and visiting with Marie's family in Montreal. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. Flora writes about her time away from school in Montreal while at her Uncle Frank Harwood's home, visiting friends, and also discusses her father's travel back to Alberta. 3 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. She describes having received a long letter from her father, and is anxious to be with all the family at Christmas. 2 pp.
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