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[Great Britain. War Office]. Memorandum on Number of Troops to the Yard in the Principal Battles Since 1850: With the Opinions of Modern Authorities on the Limits of Extension at the Present Day. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, [1914]. (back cover is loose, and book is signed in front "Col. S.B. Steele Mil Dist 13. Canada")

[Great Britain. War Office]. Regulations for Mobilization. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1906. (signed by ‘Colonel S.B. Steele’) Issued with Army Orders dated 1st December, 1907.

[Great Britain. War Office]. Staff Manual. War. Provisional. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1912. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele Major Genl’)

Great Britain. War Office. The Army List for August, 1857. London: Published by Authority, 1857. (torn and ripped front cover).

Great Britain. War Office. Training and Maneuvre Regulations. London: Published by Authority, 1913.

Green Point Camp, near Cape Town, 'B' Squadron mess statement

Griepenkerl, Colonel. Letters on Applied Tactics: Twenty-Four Tactical Exercises Dealing With The Operations of Small Detached Forces of the Three Arms. 4th ed. Trans. R. Maxwell. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1905. ( signed by S.B. Steele)

Griffiths, F.A. The Artillerist’s Manual and British Soldier’s Compendium. 8th ed. London: Published by Authority, 1859. (signed twice at front of book by G.A. French with [title], place (Quebec) and date (22/8/70))

Haking, R.C.B. Staff Rides and Regimental Tours. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1908. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)

Hale, Lonsdale. What to Observe and How to Report It. 8th ed. London: High Rees, Ltd., 1906. (signed in front by S.B.Steele, Major Gen.)

Printed 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.

Hamilton, Ian. A Staff Officer’s Scrap-Book During the Russo-Japanese War. Vol.!!, London: Edward Arnold, 1907.

Hamley, Edward Bruce. The Operations of War Explained and Illustrated. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1914. (signed S.B. Steele, Nov. 1909 in front of book, and signed twice more, once by SBS and once by Marie Steele)

1 p. letter, hand-written on lined paper, by SBS; seal affixed; statement prepared by Sam Steele asking for North-West Mounted Police assistance in capturing three men suspected of stealing a band of horses from a Macleod district rance; seal affixed to document, 27 January 1889.

Hart, H.G. The New Annual Army List, and Militia List Exhibiting the Rank, Standing, and Various Services of Every Regimental Officer in the Army Serving on Full Pay. London: John Murray, 1862. (binding spine is unattached from book)

Hart, H.G. The New Annual Army List, and Militia List, for 1860. Vol. 21. London: John Murray, 1860.

Harwood, C.A. The Fort Garry Convention. Montreal: C.H. Marchand, Printer, 1909. (inscribed on front cover: “Compliments C.A.H. 28/7/09”)

Hayes, M. Horace. Points of the Horse: A Treatise on the Conformation, Movements, Breeds and Evolution of the Horse. 3rd ed. London: Hurst and Blackett, Limited, 190[3]. (signed twice by S.B.S. on inside front pages)

Hayes, M. Horace. Stable Management and Exercise. London: Hurst and Blackett, Limited, 1900. (signed by S.B.S with name and title: DOC Mil Dist 13)

Henderson Directory, Co. Henderson’s Northwest Brand Book. 2nd ed. Winnipeg: The Henderson Directory, Co. 1889. (back cover is loose and unattached)

Henderson, G.F. R. The Campaign of Fredericksburg: Nov. – Dec., 1862: A Tactical Study for Officers. 3rd ed. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., [1892]. (signed by S.B.S. with ‘Macleod’ added under name; ‘S.B. Steele written in front of book by Marie Steele)

Henry, Lucien E. Napoleon's War Maxims. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., ca. 1899. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed on front blank by Marie Steele and ‘S.B. Steele and the date (1906) signed on title page by SBS)

Holland, Thomas Erskine. The Laws of War on Land: Written and Unwritten. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1908. (ripped out page at front of book)

Hornby, M.L. How to March. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915.

Hand-written intelligence reports sent to Colonel Steele, reporting on activities on the Creek, including claim owner infractions; includes one undated report extract.

A handwritten report sent to Col. S.B. Steele from an underground NWMP officer, [N.G. Della Tarre], reporting on claim owners on Hunker Creek defrauding the Dominion Government. 3 pp.

Hunting, William. The Art of Horse-Shoeing. 3rd ed. London: Bailliére, Tindall and Cox, 1907. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)

Huyshe, G.L. The Red River Expedition. London: MacMillan and Co., 1871. (signed ‘S.B. Steele on title page in Marie’s handwriting)

H.W. Markham (Cape Town) invoice for a rubber bath

A separated imprint page from a book, with an article on "Distinguished Colonial Soldiers"; includes a write up of Colonel L.W. Herchmer and Colonel S.B. Steele; this was written at the time when Steele was to be second-in-command to Herchmer with the command of the Canadian Mounted Rifles.

A picture of SBS in uniform, with a border of maple leaves drawn around the picture, a crown sketched on the top centre of the page, and a beaver on the bottom centre of the page. The reproduced photograph is sepia-toned; the border drawing is colored.

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

A six page typed manuscript titled "Battle of Queenston Heights. October 13th 1812". Annotations to text are in Sam's handwriting; possibly used as research for SBS's memoir.

Typewritten manuscript about Lieut. James F. Macleod, and draft memoir material in Sam's handwriting on this same subject

Inspection Report – 98th Regiment Sent to SBS in his capacity as the District Officer Commanding M.D. No. 10, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Typewritten

Typewritten Divisional Transport regulations.

Re: Rations, Town Police and Gaol duties, Uniforms, Dental Fees, Gratuities, Government Notice, and order extracts.

Includes circular memorandum, instructions for clerks and officers, and Divisional Orders insert.

Standing circular memoranda (No. 5 & 7) re: appropriation of SAC buildings and Re-engagements.

Includes General Order extracts; monthly circular minutes and circular memos; draft regulations, and general instructions.

Bound book of S.A.C. General Regulations with glued in and pieced-together regulations; annotation etc. published by Hayne & Gibson, Publishers, Johannesburg. Also a standing circular memoranda (No.43 re: Observations on combined training); and an extract from General Regulations (July).

Invoice from Ironmongery Warehouse, Cape Town for "1 canteen for 8".

Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo and pencilled word "cake" on verso

Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo

Handwritten invoice for telegrams and messages submitted to Captain J.F. Macdonald and Strathcona's Horse; forwarded by Captain E.F. Mackie to O.C. Strathcona Horse for approval and recommendation.

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

J. & M. Lewin invoice (Cape Town) for hardware supplies

Warwicik House (J.&M. Lewin) invoice for crockery and utensils, etc.

Type-written letter to SBS from Major Biggar detailing an incident resulting in the death of a number of Boers.

James, W. H. Modern Strategy: An Outline of the Principles Which Guide the Conduct of Campaigns to Which is Added a Chapter on Modern Tactics. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1914. (signed by S.B. Steele)

J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

Jennings-Bramly, H. The Execution of Infantry Entrenchments: and Notes on Various considerations Affecting Them. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1908. (signed twice by S.B.S with name, title, and place (Winnipeg, Canada))

Printed map of Johannesburg-Heidelberg “Compiled and drawn in Surveyor General’s Office, Pretoria from farm surveys under direction of Major H.M. Jackson R.E.

Johnston, Arthur. Myths and Facts of the American Revolution: A Commentary on United States History as it is Written. Toronto: William Briggs, 1908. (signed twice by SBS and dated 1st Jan. 1910; also signed S.B. Steele in front of book by Marie Steele)

Johnston, T.R. and James A. Robertson and William Kirk Dickson. Historical Geography of the Clans of Scotland. 3rd ed. Edinburgh and London: W. & A.K. Johnston, 1899. (inscribed ‘Col. S.B. Steele C.B.M.V.O. Comd.g “B” Division S.A. Constabulary Pretoria S. Africa’)

Keith, Marian. Duncan Polite: the Watchman of Glenoro. Toronto: The Westminster Co., Limited, 1905. (inscribed on inside front cover: “To Dear Cousin Sam with the Author’s Love Orillia, July 1905)

Keith, Marian. The End of the Rainbow. Toronto: The Westminster Co., Limited, 1913. (inscribed on inside front cover: “To The Dear Steele Family With warmest greetings of Christmastides from Cousin Essie “Marion Keith” Toronto Dec. 1913”)

Kennedy, H.G. ed. History of the 101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers: Allied with the royal Munster Fusiliers 1908-1913. [Edmonton]: Pierce & Kennedy, 191[4]. (burgundy vinyl cover inscribed in gold lettering’ Col. S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O. D.O.C., M.D. NO. 10 Fort Osborne Barracks Winnipeg Compliments Lieut.-Colonel W.F.W. Carstairs)

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen. Includes news clipping.

Handwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS at Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen congratulates Sam on his recent knighthood, and complains about his treatment and lack of recognition by the Military Forces he serves.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Typewritten letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Oxford.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Belgium.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.

A handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen discusses his plans with the military and he mentions the arrival of Clifford Sifton in England and wonders if Sifton would remember him from Canada and support him in his plans.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Belgium.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen (record of Brigadier General Ketchen).