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Handwritten 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.

Handwriiten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Batallion in France to his family where he describes the war as "hell"; 2 pp and envelope.

Handwritten letter to Marie requesting a photograph of Harwood and commenting on Harwood joining the Armed Forces; the letter is dated August 28th, 1914.

Handwritten note from Laura Howe offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Telegram notifying Marie of Sam's fall from a horse.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Esther thanking her for her sympathy and talking about SBS and Harwood's active roles in WW1; the letter is dated March 20th, 1915.

Telegram from M.W. Parsons asking for details about Marie's upcoming trip to England.

Hand-written letter in which SBS discusses what will happen if he is not allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces in France.

Photograph of several unidentified soldiers and officers of the R.A.F. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles & Penguins Chapter; Other Ranks".

Photograph of four unidentified men, two of which are in uniform, standing in a R.A.F. cookhouse during the First World War. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; Cut at side ; The Cookhouse".

Photograph of R.A.F. soldier standing by a motorcycle in front of the orderly house during the First World War. Writing on reverse reads "R.A.F. Chapter (crossed out) ; Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; The Dispatch Rider".

A collection of correspondence from 1917 addressed to Private Alf E. Price during his military service in World War I, consisting of six letters and three additional empty envelopes. In addition, one collection of incomplete correspondence in a single envelope from 1944 that may be unrelated.

A group photograph of soldiers in uniform. Names and battalions listed on the back. Most of the names have been cut off.

A WWI-era photograph of Private Hugh Edward Brownlee in uniform, former member of the Northwest Mounted Police in Macleod, Alberta and Regina, Saskatchewan. Volunteered for service in 1914, assigned to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, shipped out with the 1st Contingent. Killed in France, November, 1916, either by sniper or minenwerfer (mortar shell).

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. 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)

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))

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)

A collection of documents relating to Alex J. Swan, a medical professional who lived in Binscarth, Manitoba who served as a Major in World War I. Includes certificates both medical and military, telegraphs, a letter to Mrs. Swan from her brother George who was also serving in WWI, and newspaper clippings from 1940 describing the wedding of other Swan family members.

A handwritten letter from a wife and sons to Sgt. Trumpeter [Private] Arthur F. Burton of the First Canadian Mounted Rifles while he was a prisoner in Camp III, Munster, Germany during World War I. Includes a list of supplies presumably sent as a package accompanying the letters.

General Correspondence – Congratulatory letters and notes, re: Steele’s promotion to Major-General and appointment to Inspector-General for Western Canada. Folder 4 of 5. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: congratulatory letters and correspondence with colleagues and friends including A.C Macdonell who describes his actions with the 1st Canadian Mounted Brigade, etc.; also a funeral service program for Zachary Taylor Wood with an accompanying letter to Sam from his widow. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes a letter from R. Baden-Powell, and two hand-written letters sent from SBS to C.A. Harwood, describing events at Shorncliffe and general military matters, and letters from other friends such as Lord Dundonald. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from Bishop Arthur Beliveau of Manitoba; J.B. Mitchell; Lord Dundonald; and other colleagues and family members ; one letter to brother-in-law, dated December 3rd, is marked by H.S. as ‘for use only if necessary.’ Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from John McDougall, from D.H. McMillan, brother Jim and others. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; letters from D.H. McMillan; [George Mills]; [?Perry]; and [Reg]. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes Christmas greetings; letters from colleagues, family and friends wondering about changes to the military leadership; and a letter complete with poem from a woman who sent Steele the very first pair of socks she ever knitted. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes a telegram sent to General T.B. Strange from the Steele’s on the passing of his wife; letters received from Hugh Macdonald; Thomas [Blaney], and from other family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; letters from family and colleagues, including: Marion Steele, A.M. Jarvis, William P. Bull, C.N. Bell, Julie Lewis, Hugh J. Macdonald, C.B. Reilly, etc.; includes a letter from R. Stewart Patterson with an attached listing of officers and staff of Canadian Military Companies. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: Steele’s letters to General Rattray; Hugh Macdonald (with duplicates); C.B. Reilly; and incoming letters from colleagues, friends, and family; includes letters from the Perkins Bull family (London), and Mollie Niblett. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, outgoing, copies of letters written by SBS to C.A. Harwood, Hector McInnes: and Major General J.W. Carson; several copies of each letter; includes explanatory notes written by Harwood Steele (marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’). Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from family and friends: J.N. Turner, John Carson, Lord Dundonald and others. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters related to Steele’s retirement and prospective return to Canada; and letters from colleagues and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from Hugh J. Macdonald in which he discusses, among other things, his father’s (Sir John A. Macdonald) high esteem of Steele; a letter from [A.M. Jarvis], with the Canadian Corps; and a letter from [?] Main, responding to sympathies on the death of his son in the War. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; letters from family and friends, including J. Lyons Biggar, Lord Dundonald and others, as well as Masonic Lodge(s) correspondence. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Handwritten letter from Flora at No. 32 Stationary Hospital in France to her father at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England. Flora writes about meeting an officer, Captain Baker, who was with the NWMP and is from Winnipeg; she also discusses general matters, and the hope of seeing Harwood sometime soon. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora somewhere in the field to her father at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England. Flora mentions she wants to surprise her mother when she returns home, and describes her days as "deadly dull". 2pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora somewhere in the field to her father in Kent, England. Flora writes a short note telling her father about her leave arrangements and her plan to be with them soon. 2pp.

Handwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, written March 11th, 1916.

Handwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; 1 sheet and envelope.

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In his letter, Harwood discusses the reason for his course application being turned down, and his belief that he will be transferred to General Ketchen's Brigade; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele with the 27th Battalion in France writing to SBS in England. Harwood would like to get back to England, if only for Leave, and expects his battalion will soon be in the trenches. 2 sheets.

Handwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes that his current work involves censoring letters (which he does not enjoy), 2 sheets and envelope.

Telegram from Harwood Steele to SBS at Folkestone, England, discussing accommodation arrangements for 'granny'.

Handwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he discusses air raids, etc. and suggests that his father drop a line to Currie to see what his (Harwood's) standing in the Corps List is.3 sheets and envelope.

Handwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, France to SBS st Shorncliffe, England; he discusses feeling fine after being in hospital, his expectiation of a Staff Appointment, and discusses his father's recent KCMG appointment and subsequent congratulations received. 2 sheets and envelope.

Handwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Folkestone, England; Harwood talks about the injustices SBS has faced, and their family's honorable reputation in serving Canada, etc. 2 sheets and envelope.