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A telegram sent to Marie Steele in Montreal from Sam announcing he has landed at Capetown, South Africa and suffered a heavy loss of horses from pneumonia.

An attached letter from cousin [Sheila] Lindsay in Salt Lake addressed to "My dear Maye".

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. In her letter, Flora discusses her upcoming plans for the Easter holidays. 2pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She describes her Easter holidays spent with family in Montreal, and her shopping and outings. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about a school tea and a eucher competition in an evening. 2pp.

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 Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about looking forward to returning to Calgary, wanting to learn to shoot once she's home, and trying her best at arithmetic (with her "arithmeticless head!"), etc. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about relatives, her excitement at coming home for the summer, the possibility of horseback riding once she is home, and wishes her mother a happy birthday. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal sent to her parents in Calgary. She expresses her joy at soon coming home for the sumer holidays, and discusses the wardrobe she will bring, etc.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy to her parents in Calgary. She discusses the death of her Aunt Jessie who passed away the day before this letter was written. 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 at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about attending her uncle's wedding, and describes the ceremony in great detail. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She discusses plans for her upconing trip home, and the goodbye visits she is making in Montreal prior to boarding the train for Calgary. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. She describes having received a long letter from her father, and is anxious to be with all the family at Christmas. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. Flora writes about her time away from school in Montreal while at her Uncle Frank Harwood's home, visiting friends, and also discusses her father's travel back to Alberta. 3 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 envelope written from Flora in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora describes her Christmas holiday, and lists the gifts she received from family and friends. 6 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to Marie Steele at Montreal; 2 pp and envelope.

Handwritten letter from Flora attending St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary; 4 pp. and envelope.

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 from [C. Beckett] of the War Office, London, replying to Marie about passages to South Africa. The letter is dated September 10th, 1902.

Handwritten letter from the Secretary of the Soldiers' Wive's League to Marie, re having a tea for her before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated September 17th, 1902.

Handwritten letter from the secretary (Caroline Margaret Land) of the Toronto I.O.D.E. wishing Marie the best on her journey to South Africa, mentioning the Order's work in S.A. caring for soldiers' graves, and informing Marie that her membership in the I.O.D.E. has been processed. The letter is dated September 29th, 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 [Alex'r McK. Cowie], sending regrets as unable to attend her wedding, January 14th, 1890.

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 9th, 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 from Marie to Col. Macdonald requesting information regarding assistance with the family's upcoming move to Calgary.

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 8th, 1907.

Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Minnie in Lethbridge; Marie shares family news and her preparations for moving to Calgary. The letter is dated August 18th, 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 from Lizzie Henshall, a friend from South Africa; the letter is dated August 25th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding to Marie's inquiry about help with their move to Calgary; he explains that he had written earlier to help but did not have the Steele's correct address. His letter is written on the back of the original letter Marie wrote to him; the letter is dated August 26th, 1907.

Handwritten letter drafts to Colonel D.A. Macdonald asking for assistance for the family's move to Calgary.

Handwritten note and official typewritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada regarding transport requisitions for the Steele family for their move to Calgary. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1907.

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

Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie; re: shipments from Africa and other personal family news; the letter is dated November 27th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, dated May 15th, 1890.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal; Mrs. Harwood discusses the marriage problems Marie's sister Louise is experiencing among other news; the letter is dated December 8th, 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 March 29th, 1908.

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

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated February 3rd, 1909.

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

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated March 18th, 1909.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including the probelms Frank is having in his marriage to Esther; the letter is dated May 12th, 1909.

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

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reggie, mentioning that he will be passing through Winnipeg on the train and would like to visit; the letter is dated from Montreal December 2nd, 1912.

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

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated March 2nd, 1913.

Handwritten letter from Marie's sister Gertrude to Marie congratulaing her on the birth of Flora; letter is dated December 13th, 1891.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated April 20th, 1913.

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

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

Telegram to Marie from her brother saying he had just seen Sam and all is well.

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

Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie, discussing among other things the Elizabeth Ann Harwood case; the letter is dated January 14th, 1917.

Typewritten letter acknowledging report and work done by the Folkestone club; the letter is dated March 19th, 1917.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude in Montreal dated October 23rd, 1892.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude, writing to tell of her young daughter Louise's death on August 23rd, 1896. Gertrude describes the child's illness, and the illnesses of the other children in the family; the letter is dated September 17th, 1896.

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

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, describing a recent trip he took with their mother to visit family in New York state. The letter is dated August 6th, 1897.

Handwritten draft letters (2) from Marie to Mrs. James Moore, re: settling monies owed; the letter is dated July 1st [1899].

Handwritten letter sent to C.A. Harwood from Father Gendreau, O.M.I., Dawson City, and forwarded to Marie; letter dated July 26th, 1899.

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 to Marie from George Scott of Mount Forest, Ontario thanking her for her letter with enclosed photograph of SBS; the letter is dated April 23rd, 1900.