Music and lyrics: The "Charge" of "Strathcona's Horse" Words and music by Drum Major W.R. Boyd Published by Whaley, Royce & Co., Toronto
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919One page with words written on it, in Sam's handwriting, but appears to be in another language. Was located with other Lord Strathcona Horse ephemera; perhaps separated from a letter or other document.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A negative image printed on paper of a souvenir poster published by The Slater Shoe Company of Montreal to honor "The Strathcona Horse"; three photos are on the poster with Queen Victoria in the centre and Lord Strathcona on one side and SBS on the other side.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919An extract from a printed document, with a picture of SBS in his LSH uniform and text recognizing his appointment to Fourth Class of Victorian Order; included is a quote from SBS responding to the King's speech. On the attached page are two photographs of nursing sisters who accompanied the Canadian contingent to South Africa, Sarah Forbes and Marcella P. Richardson. The caption under their photographs is: "Our Own Angels".
Steele, Richard Elmes ("Dick")Printed sermon preached in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa fo "Strathcona's Horse previous to their departure for service in South Africa, by The Rev. W.T. Herridge, March 11, 1900. The sermon was published as a small booklet, and includes a photograph of the Officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse on the back cover, 12 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed envelopes and stationery for the "Elder Dempster Line" with the words 'Transport "Monterey"' and 'Strathcona's Horse' printed at the top of the letter paper, along with a black and white photo of Lord Strathcona and the S.S. Monterey. The Company flag is also featured on the letterhead and envelope. There four sheets of the letterhead and four envelopes; one of the envelopes is addressed" 'Lt. Col. Steele Comd. Strathcona's Horse H.M. Trropship "Monterey".
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A seating plan for a dinner given by Lord Strathcona at the Savoy Hotel, London to meet Earl Roberts, Field Marshal, February 22, 1901. LSH officers were invited to the dinner.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A printed card for "Strathcona's Horse" for admittance to Lord Strathcona's Luncheon, February 22nd, 1901 at the Royal Palace Hotel in Kensington. On the back of the card the date is printed and another word [Miss?].
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Printed card from the President and Committe of the Halifax Club extending the priviliges of their Club to SBS and the Officers of "Strathcona's Horse" during their stay in Halifax.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed card from the City Club of Halifax extending the priviliges of their Club to SBS for two weeks, signed by [N.L.] Brown, Secretary and dated March 15, 1900. Includes envelope.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A typewritten and copied one page "Summary of News", printed by Head Quarters, Pretoria.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed poem entitled: "Lord Strathcona's Horse" by C.R. Vernon of Montreal with attached envelope addressed "To the Mayor, Westmount, Que."
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Programme for a concert held on Board the Transport "Monterey" ... to celebrate the event of LSH crossing the equator.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Ephemera, including ship stationery, menus, and programs; song lyrics; a poem; a printed church serman; honorary memberships; printed matter; and a seating plan for a dinner given by Lord Strathcona at the Savoy Hotel in London; Summary of News sheet from Headquarters, Natal Army.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Colonel Steele's Awarding of the Royal Victorian Order, Member of the Fourth Class. Includes membership warrants and a printed booklet: "The Statutes of the Royal Victorian Order".
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Colonel Steele's Record of War Service report and a hand-written summary of his military and policing experience up to and including the Boer War.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Colonel Steele's final report as Officer Commanding Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Copy of correspondence sent to Steele, re: history of LSH and Steele's reply. Includes a list of names and addresses of original officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa, 1900-1901. Original letter is retained in Series 2008.1.1.1.2 - Personal/General correspondence.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Roll of men enlisted with Lord Strathcona's Horse, prepared in 1905 from information on the date of their discharge (15 Mar. 1901).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Roll of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King; handwritten; 3 pp (oversized)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten roll of 'Names of Men Recommended for Distinction
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Names of men recommended for distinction and a roll of names of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Enlistment state data and nominal listing.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed Appendix No. 2 to "Notes on the Country to the East and North of Pretoria"; probably used for both Lord Strathcona's Horse and SAC.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Diary of Lord Strathcona's Corps' Boer War - Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. M.V.O. Commanding (stamped in gold lettering on diary cover) Canada, South Africa, England Double hard-cover binding; type-written entries.
First page entry: "Militia Order No 26 issued for the formation of mounted corps for special service in South Africa, the Regiment to be called Strathcona's Horse in honour of the Right Hon: Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal at whose expense this force is to be raised and equipped.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy leather-bound pocket book diary with hand-written entries. Harwood Steele indicates the Diary contains information about the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten note by Maye Steele acknowledging receipt of advance pay for SBS from F.W. Taylor of the Bank of Montreal.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; various matters.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter to Steele and LSH from Mayor D. Murray of Campbellton, N.B. presenting colors as a "parting souvenir from a loyal people'.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; various matters including a letter from the Mayor of Cambellton, New Brunswick presenting Lord Strathcona's Horse contingent with a flag prior to their departure for South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter regarding horses to be transported on the S.S. Monterey for South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes information on horse purchases.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A handwritten note related to directions for the Transport Monterey en route to South Africa from Halifax.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A note sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, re: S.S. Monterey (transport ship) information, and a letter regarding a scheme to place bombs in balloons.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A telegram sent to Colonel Steele from Lord Minto offering congratulations. Hand-written.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the Boer War, and the conclusion of Lord Strathcona's Horse's services in South Africa; congratulatory telegram to Steele from Lord Minto.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Telegram sent to SBS from Lord Strathcona; he is pleased with Colonel Steele's command. Typewritten.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Correspondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the ongoing Boer War in South Africa and related matters.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Letterhead stationery sample.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten telegram to SBS from Lord Strathcona, re: congratulations.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Telegrams sent to Colonel Steele over the course of Lord Strathcona's Horse's service in South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from E.T. Logan in response to a request that he speak to Steele's character in light of rumors about inappropriate behavior at a banquet held in London for returning LSH military.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to disputing reports that SBS had behaved inappropriately at a banquet given by Lord Strathcona in London on the return of the Regiment from South Africa. References are also made to a book by W.T.R. Preston and his depiction of the banquet event.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter to SBS from F.W. White, NWMP Comptroller, mentioning that Lord Strathcona is requesting a copy of a diary of Strathcona's Horse while in South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to Lord Strathcona's request for a LSH diary for his records.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from a volunteer seeking a position with the contingent going to South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from two boys, M.A. Scott and D.I. Kerfoot, volunteering to join the contingent going to South Africa
Letters and telegrams sent to Colonel Steele from individuals applying to or providing references for commissions to serve with Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from H.F. Nicholls requesting a signature on his discharge papers from LSH so he can pursue his B.C. scrip.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to the death of Sgt. John Brothers or Lord Strathcona's Horse, and the questions surrounding what became of Brothers' personal effects.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter to SBS from Aubrey White, Assistant Commissioner, re: military land grants.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to LSH corps and military matters post Boer War; includes plans for establishing a permanent Strathcona Corps in Canada and related correspondence with Lord Strathcona and J. Lyons Biggar; also a letter detailing a planned painting to honor South African War participants.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence from SBS's brother-in-law (Auguste); various matters but includes a discussion about the design of a statue to honor the role of the LSH during the South African War, attached sketches and news clipping.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters sent to Colonel Steele, re: acquiring a sculptor to create a monument erected to the members of Lord Strathcona's Horse who fell in action in South Africa, for placement in Calgary. Includes an explanatory letter from SBS describing the horses used by LSH (and with the NWMP and Canadian Mounted Rifles).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from R.H. Moir who served under him in LSH; various matters discussed including issueing death reports and request for recommendation.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter to SBS from Henry J. Brereton, asking for an address of an LSH Captain.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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, discharge papers and tying up of loose ends. There are also letters from Minister F.W. Borden discussing his son's grave site in South Africa.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Secretary to Lord Strathcona, with attached memo sent to the Bank of Montreal, re: payment to Steele from W. Munro.
Colmer, Joseph, Secretary, Lord StrathconaCorrespondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Declaration completed by A.W. Gowler asking for owed wages from Percy Fall, re: service while with LSH. The declaration is notarized by Charles B. Pratt, Notary Public for the Province of Ontario.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, discharge papers and tying up of loose ends.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Lord Strathcona's secretary, re: various matters.
Colmer, Joseph, Secretary, Lord StrathconaCorrespondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from Chas. {Wooly?] thanking Steele for the interest he took in his son Tom who served with LSH under Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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, discharge papers, and tying up of loose ends.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from Thos. J. Davis asking about the particulars surrounding his son's death in South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a list of the non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Corp under Steele's command and a letter from Minister F.W. Borden acknowledging Steele's request that men from LSH be allowed to join the South African Constabulary.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Telegram sent to SBS from a volunteer applying for an appointment in South Africa. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters and telegrams sent to Colonel Steele from individuals applying to or providing references for commissions to serve with Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter prepared by J.S.O'Halloran, Secretary, Royal Colonial Institute, with added annotations by SBS, re: London visit.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes plans for honouring the Corps in England (with medals, processions, special programs, etc.) and general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a hand-written memo from Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from Mrs. I.A. Johnstone asking for information about her son's death in South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Copy of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day LSH embarked for home; annotated by SBS.
Kitchener, Horatio, Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes copies of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day Lord Strathcona's Horse embarked for home.
Kitchener, Horatio, Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916Handwritten letter to SBS from Lord Dundonald, tribute to Steele and LSH.
Cochrane, Douglas M.B.H., Lord DundonaldA letter to Steele from Earl Douglas Dondonald, and from Lt. Colonel Pennington Macpherson.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter to SBS from J. Lyons Biggar, various matters.
Biggar, J.L. , MajorCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, including letters with men serving under his command.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter to SBS from J. Lyons Biggar discussing various matters and with an attached stores list.
Biggar, J.L. , MajorLetters related to horses for mounted infantry in South Africa; a letter from [J.L.] Biggar relating his plans for after the war; a listing of stores for Strathcona's Horse; and a letter from an infantryman transferring to the R.C.A.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from Lt. Percy Fall at Sabi Drift reporting on men in his command.
Fall, Percy, LieutenantReports to Steele on outstanding LSH men.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from Lord Dundonald, re: transport complaint.
Cochrane, Douglas M.B.H., Lord DundonaldCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a note about Strathcona's Horse 'Marching out State'; and a letter about transport.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter to SBS from [? Lennon] Government House, Capetown, acknowledging Steele's report to 'His Excellency'.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; commission request and parade details.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten letter from F.W. Taylor, Bank of Montreal regarding LSH accounts and payments.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes intelligence messages between the High Commssioner and Admiral; and correspondence with Bank of Montreal representatives who handle financial matters for Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from I.H. William confirming that SBS will be visiting 'His Excellency' at Government House, Capetown.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a telegraph on the movement of horses, vehicles, and mules; a telegraph from the High Commissioner; a late pass issued by Steele (and received by Harwood Steele years later); a code sheet; and copy of an outgoing letter possibly written by Steele asking about transport.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to Steele from Lord Strathcona, re: command of Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes approved invoice.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914General matters; includes correspondence about horses and a letter written to a family informing them of their son's suicide, etc.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to SAC commissions, including a letter from Minister F.W. Borden further explaining the role of the Canadian Government in recruitment for this force; letters from Sam discussing SAC commissions, etc.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917SAC commission requests.
Memos; applications for duty; general matters; includes one letter from Lord Strathcona commenting on the fact that many LSH officers have joined SAC.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Correspondence 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