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Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. 4 pp.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter with enveope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about a variety of topics including Sir Redvers Buller, and the funeral of her Aunt Jessie. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Winnipeg to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her train trip to Winnipeg, her father meeting her at the station, and then describes the sightseeing, shopping, and visiting she is doing in Winnipeg. 8 pp.

Handwritten 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.

Typewritten 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.

A handwritten note with attached 'name/character' analysis given to Marie by [C.P. Mulvay], Rector, ?. A penciled note adds that the documetns date from September 18, 1878.

Handwritten letter from E. [Quinsones], re: plaaned visit to Vaudreuil, April 13th, 1881.

A handwritten letter to Marie from [Sissy E.C. McGillis] discussing family news, etc., November 30th, 1881.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter from Marie's brother Frank at St. Laurent College to Marie in Fort Macleod; dated February 25th, 1892.

A handwritten letter from Ronald Hilton, Rector of the Church of England at Fort Macleod to Marie, thanking her for her singing at the previous night's concert; dated June 8th, 1894.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from her father, Robert William Harwood in Vaudreuil, thanking Flora for his birthday gift and sharing family news. The letter is dated November 13th, 1894.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from her aunt, Emma Harwood, in Vaudreuil; the letter is dated January 2nd, 1897.

Handwritten letter from Minnie Macdonell to Marie in Fort Macleod, congratulating her on Harwood's birth; the letter is undated.

Handwritten letter from [E.M.] of Fort Macleod congratuating Marie on the birth of Harwood; dated May 5th, 1897.

Handwritten letter from Gus (C.A. Harwood) to his brother Reginald describing their father's critical illness; the letter was likely forwarded to Marie from Reggie. It is dated June 27th, 1897.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Father Louis Lebret, O.M.I. expressing sympathy on news of her father's death; the letter is dated July 3rd, 1897

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Gus (C.A.) Harwood discussing their father's final illness and death. The letter was written on Jly 4th, 1897.

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated October 10th, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing hearing from SBS and saying Sam can have either the N.W.M.P. command at Calgary or Fort Macleod; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.

Handwritten draft letter Marie has written to George Scott of the Ontario Rifles, thanking him for comments he made about SBS and which were published in a letter to the Globe newspaper. The draft letter is dated April 16th, 1900.

Handwritten letter from an individual in Wrexham, Great Britain thanking Marie for the photograph she has sent of SBS; the letter is dated August 27th, 1900.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reg, inquiring about a job as a surgeon in South Africa with Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated October 25th, 1900.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: the extension of SBS's leave from the N.W.M.P.; the letter is dated June 13th, 1901.

A handwritten letter to Marie from S. Williamson talking about the book Marie has ordered and which is sent along with this letter and other attachments ("Poems and Songs on the South African War: An Anthology"), dated February 7th, 1902.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. sharing news with Marie about Miss Miller's application, and letters written.

Handwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonell inquiring about assistance for her move to South Africa.

Handwritten letter from Elmes Steele on the Canadian Pacific Railway line at Field, B.C. to Marie in Montreal. Elmes discusses money matters, and talks about his poor treatment in Ottawa. The letter is dated May 29th, 1902.

Letters from Lord Strathcona and others in London responding to Marie and her request for assistance travelling to South Africa.

Handwritten letter from D.A. Macdonald in Ottawa to Marie, regarding her passage to South Africa; the letter is dated August 29th, 1902.

Handwritten letter from Minnie Macdonell in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal, explaining the small gifts she is sending and wishing she could see the family before they depart for South Africa. The letter is dated August 29th, 1902.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [N.] H. Moir, discussing papers of SBS's in his possession.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Lord Strathcona, agreeing to meet with Marie and family on the following Thursday in London.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Julie Lewis of London, inviting the Steele's for tea (not realizing they are in Montreal).

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.

Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 13th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Montreal from Minnie in Lethbridge; the letter is dated July 26th, 1907.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal; the letter is dated November 24th, 1907.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated April 19th, 1908.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated July 30th, 1908.

Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie, in which he talks in detail about his family and other general news.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [J. Henderson] of Toronto, writing about seeing and hearing Sam speak recently; the letter is dated December 22nd, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Dora Hawkins, writing from England; the letter is dated March 19th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend Winifred Talbot of Calgary sharing news of friends and family.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news and speaking of her admiration of SBS; letter is dated August 12th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated November 12th, 1912.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated January 19th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Helen Mitchell writing to say how she enjoyed reading Harwood's poem; the letter is dated February 17th, 1913.

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Harry Edwards writing from Valcariter Camp.

Typewritten note to Marie about membership dues.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother, inquiring about SBS after his accident and sahring general news; the letter is dated March 25th, 1915.

Letters to Marie from her brothers Frank and Gus; mailed together to Marie in Winnipeg.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Kathleen M. Dudley, Secretary, the Winnipeg Women's Rifle Association, wishing Marie and family a safe journey to England.