Correspondence – Individuals: Roger Pocock Correspondence with Roger Pocock, largely incoming, although includes SBS’s article he wrote, entitled: “Conduct of Irregular Horse” for Pocock’s book: The Frontiersman’s Pocketbook; many of the letters are written on Legion of Frontiersman letterhead, and includes early letters regarding the start-up of the Legion of Frontiersmen, and a printed brochure about this organization. The 1910 letter discusses Steele’s book, and goes into detail about Roger’s view of politics, the boy scouts, theatre, his lecture tour, etc. The 1914-1915 letters discuss the war, Steele and Pocock’s roles in the war, and Pocock’s comments about Harwood’s writing and the publication of his first book of poetry. Handwritten; Typewritten
Pocock, RogerA 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.Canadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training and course planning. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training and course planning; includes three copies of a published report regarding the inspecting of Training Depots and Schools of Instruction. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Copies of correspondence and memoranda related to troop training sent to Brigadier-General J.C. MacDougall from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. Typewritten
MacDougall, James Charles, Brigadier-GeneralCanadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, Colonel Rogers, the Mayor of Salisbury, and others. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele and General J.W. Carson; also includes Conference record minutes related specifically to reinforcements. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, General Sam Hughes; also includes correspondence with Lady Strathcona [Lord Strathcona's daughter], re: her financing of Canadian reinforcements. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – Trench Knife – Recommendations – Correspondence Related to using a trench knife in military hand fighting. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Notes re Interview with Major General W.C. Carson, on Tuesday the 28th December, 1915, at Hotel Cecil, London. Typewritten copy (2 copies); 3 pp.
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and telegrams between SBS and primarily Major General John Walter Carson, re: planned conference between them in Shorncliffe, England. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and telegrams around arranging meetings for the Shorncliffe Officers and Minister Sam Hughes, in London and at Shorncliffe. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division: Canadian Engineers Training Depot – l Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence concerns criticisms of the Canadian Engineering Training Deport in England, and Steele’s suggestions to General Carson for strengthening the Depot. Includes correspondence with Brigadier-General Bethune Lindsay and others; some of the correspondence is marked private and confidential. Typewritten
Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-19352nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Sheet of paper titled: “Notes for G.O.C. to take up with the Minister”, Headquarters, Shorncliffe. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Sheet of paper titled: “Notes for the G.O.C. Troops In Interview with Colonel McRae, London”. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Documents titled: “Memorandum of Matters for Discussion with Sir George Perley” (2 copies); Recommendations in Regard to the Re-Organization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force...” and one letter to SBS from J. Byng, re: Sir George Perley. Handwritten; typewritten
Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-19352nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council (established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Initial organization plans and related correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council (established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council (established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division: Canadian Engineers Training Depot – l Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence concerns criticisms of the Canadian Engineering Training Deport in England, and Steele’s suggestions to General Carson for strengthening the Depot and his disagreement with criticisms made by Brigadier-General Bethune Lindsay. Typewritten
Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935Canadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training; included are two copies of a published extract from “Notes on the Minor Tactics of Trench Warfare”. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training including musketry courses, and officer training. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding discipline investigations for Shorncliffe troops; many of the investigations revolve around reports of excessive drinking; includes a transcript of a meeting regarding ‘matters connected with the Department of Supplies and Transport, Shorncliffe'. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding various discipline matters, re: Shorncliffe troops. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canadian Army Medical Service Reports Interim Report of Surgeon General G.C. Jones, Director Medical Services, Canadians in reply to the Report on the Canadian Army Medical Service by Colonel Herbert A. Bruce, Special Inspector General, Medical Services, Canadian Expeditionary Force. 61 pages. Includes explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1969]. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, HarwoodFrench and Belgian Troop Reports Reports on campaign operations in France and Belgium sent to SBS for his information; includes information on the Battles of St Eloi, The Somme, and Vimy Ridge; includes an explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1969]. Typewritten
Ketchen, H.D.B.Ross Rifle Report Reports and related correspondence concerning the Ross Rifle and its application in the battlefield. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Ross Rifle Report Copies of Ross Rifle reports sent to SBS and forwarded to General Carson and Sam Hughes. Includes an explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1974]. Typewritten
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