90th [Winnipeg Rifles] squad in Ottawa preparing for South Africa departure
- 2008.1.3.2.6.3.2
- Item
- 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
90th [Winnipeg Rifles] squad in Ottawa preparing for South Africa departure
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Attached letter from Frank Oliver
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
A typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.
Oliver, Frank
Badges memo written on The Russell Hotel, Ottawa, letterhead
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
A memo written by [A. Wm. Gorolic] on The Russell Hotel (Ottawa) letterhead, with details about badges
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
General Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.
Harwood, Robert William
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
General Correspondence – A private letter from Clifford Sifton; miscellaneous letters; and a wedding invitation (Paris, France). Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929
Letter to Marie Steele, 01 Mar. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 01 [Mar.] 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 02 Mar. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 02 Mar. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 04 Mar. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 04 Mar. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 05 Mar. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 08 Dec. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 09 Dec. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 10 Dec. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 10 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 11 Dec. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 12 Dec. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 13 May 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 14 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 14 May 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 14 Nov. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 15 Nov. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, [15] Sep. 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
A letter dated September 10, 1908 to SBS from D.A. Macdonald, and forwarded to Marie from Sam
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 15, 16 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 16 Feb. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 17 Nov. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 18 Nov. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 19 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 19 Mar. 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter to Marie Steele, 19 Nov. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 20 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Contains attached letter to SBS from Tasherean, dated March 19, 1901
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 20 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 21 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 22 Nov. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 23 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, [23] Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Contains an attached letter to SBS from cousin, Sheila Lindsay, dated March 15, 1901
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 23 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 25 Feb. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 25 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 27 Feb. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
In letter, SBS mentions Captain Jack Crawford
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 27 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 28 Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to Marie Steele, 29 Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Letter to SBS from H.J. Woodside
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
A two page typed letter sent to SBS in Winnipeg from Henry Joseph Woodside in Ottawa, discussing various matters including writing books and publishing; he attaches a copy of a one paged typed letter he wrote to Robert Baden-Powell.
Baden-Powell, Robert
Lord Strathcona's Horse colour party in front of large crowd at Parliament in Ottawa
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Lord Strathcona's Horse colour party in front of large crowd at Parliament in Ottawa
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from D. Macdonald, The Militia Council regarding inspection work information for the Minister.
Macdonald, D.A.
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with the Department of Militia and Defence regarding the organization of new cavalry regiments in Western Canada.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with Colonel Sam Hughes office regarding Officers for the Manoeuvres in Europe.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
General military correspondence including an offer from Captain George S. Beer of the South African Constabulary to enlist men there, and bring them to Canada to join the Canadian Army. Hand written, typewritten
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; a letter from Percy H.N. Lake and Julian H.G. Byng. Handwritten, typewritten
Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence and documents related to Steele’s application for a staff appointment on the Permanent Force of Canada and general military correspondence; includes a letter from Steele to the Chief of Staff, Canadian Militia informing him that he is “now free from all connection with the South African Constabulary and at liberty to be gazetted to Command of the new district in the West or Canada”. Copies and originals.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
General military correspondence; includes a letter from the War Office, London referencing Steele’s awarding of the South African medal. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
General military correspondence including requests for appointments, and a letter from F.L. Lessard, Colonel, Adjutant General informing SBS that his requested rank of brevet Colonel “cannot be favourably entertained”. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from the Department of Militia and Defence informing SBS that he has been granted a further extension of service beyond the age limit for his rank.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter from Government House, Ottawa re: Strathcona Trust meeting and a letter from S. Upton Prior discussing military regiments. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence from Militia Head-Quarters, Canada and the Minister’s Office of Militia and Defence Canada; re: Steele’s testimonials and his recommendations for SAC Non-Commissioned Officers to serve with Canada’s Military corps.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, and others. Handwritten, typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding cadet camp; a letter from Colonel Sam Hughes stating that Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be made separate Divisions; and a letter from SBS to Hughes recommending Captain John Godson for a position of District Staff Adjutant, Military District No. 11. Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
General military correspondence including letters of thanks, requests for advice and appointments, etc. Handwritten; typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; includes a letter to Frank Oliver, Minister of the Interior, and more information about the proposed Infantry Regiment at Edmonton. Typewritten
Oliver, Frank
Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter from SBS written to the Minister of Militia with suggestions on points submitted for discussion; instructions regarding the Opening of Parliament; requests for assistance, etc.
Birdwood, W.R.
Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
General military correspondence; includes a handwritten letter to Sir Frederick Borden from SBS expressing his concern at being deprived of the rank of brevet Colonel upon appointment to Canada’s Permanent Force. Handwritten; typewritten. Jul 1907
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917
Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence with Colonel Sam Hughes and his office, re: various matters; etc. Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence, largely confidential, continues to revolve around SBS’s now imminent retirement, and his handing over command to Major-General G.J. Cuthbert on the first of March 1918. Letters, usually confidential, are sent to colleagues and military personnel, explaining SBS’s situation, and his request that he be allowed to remain in England for three months after his retirement, and not immediately return to Canada. Included is the copy of a Resolution passed by the Folkestone Town Council regretting Steele’s retirement, and wishing him all the best; and copies of SBS’s letters of thanks sent once he accepts the retirement order will not be overturned; included are explanatory notes by Harwood Steele (1968) about some of the correspondence found in the file. Handwritten; typewritten
Bartram, Vivian T.
NWMP Correspondence - Outgoing, [1897], 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Hand-written letter from Steele at Lake Bennett to the NWMP Comptroller requesting information about whether NWMP members can stake personal mining claims; draft of telegram written by Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
NWMP Correspondence - Outgoing, 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Correspondence from Superintendent Steele to various persons; includes his written proceedings of an investigation into a theft of money.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Red leather-bound; notebook style; hand-written entries Ottawa Some notes but largely empty
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Pocket Diary, Personal - December 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Pocket diary; notebook style; hand-written entries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Printed Matter: Appendix to Canadians Routine Order
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Appendix to Headquarters Canadians Routine Order No. 2754 of 27th October, 1917. Printed excerpt, 1 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Printed Matter: House of Commons Debates, January 30th, 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Canada. House of Commons Debates. Official Report-Unrevised Edition Records discussion between Sam Hughes and Robert Borden, re: Steele’s commander role in the Canadian Military Forces overseas. Two copies of publication.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Printed Matter: Instructions - Sub-Target Rifle Machine
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Instructions for Setting Up Sub-Target Rifle Machine, Model “H” Printed in Ottawa by the Government Printing Bureau.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Printed Matter: Report of the Militia Council, Dominion of Canada, 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Report of The Militia Council for the Dominion of Canada for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31 1913. Ottawa: Printed by Order of Parliament, 1914
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
Sermon preached in Ottawa to "Strathcona's Horse"
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Printed sermon preached in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa fo "Strathcona's Horse previous to their departure for service in South Africa, by The Rev. W.T. Herridge, March 11, 1900. The sermon was published as a small booklet, and includes a photograph of the Officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse on the back cover, 12 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Telegram to Marie Steele, 19 Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Telegram to Marie Steele, [21 Oct. 1898]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection
Win the War Convention Correspondence inviting General Steele to support the Win the War conventions planned for Canada, and his acceptance of this request, and campaign to promote the conventions.
Borden, Robert Laird, Sir