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2008.2.1.1.2.28 · Item · 04 Jan. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.2.73 · Item · Jun. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound; pocketbook style; hand-written entries (not all SBS's handwriting?) H.S. note at front of diary: "Very important - Sam Steele's diary of a visit to the Canadian Exp. Force, France"

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Ketchen to SBS: 19 Feb 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.94 · Item · 19 Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope sent from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In this letter Ketchen describes a successful operation his 6th Brigade performed, and attaches a copy of meesages of congratulations he received as a result.

Ketchen, H.D.B.
Ketchen to SBS: 16 Feb 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.93 · Item · 1689 Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B Ketchen in France writing to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen sends his regrets that Sam is giving up his military command and returning to Canada, and discusses further his own position in the military, and the possibility he may be sent ot England.

Ketchen, H.D.B.
Ketchen to SBS: 06 Feb 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.90 · Item · 06 Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Ketchen, H.D.B.
Ketchen to SBS: 02 Jan 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.80 · Item · 02 Jan. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Ketchen, H.D.B.
2008.1.1.1.3.7.42 · Item · 01 Aug. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.10.8 · Item · 23 Jan. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood with the 27th Canadian Battalion in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood is responding to his father's letters, and discussing his experiences and hope of getting back to England. He has burned, at Sam's request, one of these letters received. 3 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.45 · Item · 19 Sep. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS in England. Harwood comments on Sam's visit with Rev. R. Stewart Patterson, discusses staff courses, and talks about conscription in Canada, etc. 3 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.44 · Item · 02 Jan. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.43 · Item · 16 Nov. 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele "somewhere in France" to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. He writes about his work, his admiration of SBS's training plan to send soldiers to France for a fortnight's experience in the trenches, and general matters. 4 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.42 · Item · 15 Oct. 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood "somewhere in France" to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes about recent staff promotions and the passing over of a promotion for Major Jarvis. He also asks his father to try and find a place in paymastership for his friend Bill Neish. 1 sheet and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.41 · Item · 26 Jan. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter form Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In the letter, Harwood discusses his improved health; General [Ketchen's] recent promotion; the attacks on Sir Douglas Haig; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.1.3.10.39 · Item · 16 Dec. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes that he thinks it is quite likely that he will soon be attached to a battalion in order to gain trench experience, and wants Sam to let Marie know about this possibility. 2 sheets and envelope.

Steele, Harwood