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2008.1.1.1.2.249 · File · Aug. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; many concern the sending of troop overseas for the War, and the possibility of Steele being named Commander; includes letters from H.J. Woodside who wrote to authorities to tell them that Steele was two years younger than his official age, hoping this might help in having Sam appointed; includes letters from family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.1.86 · File · May 1914
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
2008.1.3.3.1.1.87 · File · Jun. 1914
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
2008.1.3.3.1.1.98 · File · Dec. 1914
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; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments; Steele’s letter of thanks to J.D. Hazen, M.P. for his assistance in securing Steele’s promotion to Major-General; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

French, George Arthur
2008.1.3.3.1.1.29 · File · Feb. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; letters from Senator [Leverett George DeVeber]; F.W. Borden; R.J. Gwynne; and E.F. Mackie; includes discussion about how the military district command will be assigned. Handwritten, typewritten

Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917
2008.1.3.3.1.1.33 · File · Jun. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from the Port Arthur Canadian Club and a former South African colleague. Handwritten, typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.1.42 · File · Jul. 1910
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 Percy Lake, re: thanking SBS and congratulating him on the recent camp.

Lake, Percy Henry Noel, General
2008.1.3.3.1.1.45 · File · Oct. 1910
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; includes a letter to and from Percy Lake, re: Steele’s brevet rank inquiry, and a letter from Edwin McCormick, formerly of Lord Strathcona’s Horse.

Lake, Percy Henry Noel, General
2008.1.3.3.1.1.48 · File · Feb. 1911
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 letters from J. Lyons Biggar, Department of Militia and Defence, and H. Acheson.

Biggar, J.L. , Major
2008.1.3.3.1.1.60 · File · Jan. 1912
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Memoranda and 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; includes a letter from SBS to Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia and Defence, and other correspondence.

Birdwood, W.R.
2008.1.3.3.1.1.66 · File · Jul. 1912
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 hand-written correspondence from R.J. Gwynne; correspondence from to and from Sam Hughes, and others, re: military ranks, cadet camp, etc.

Gwynne, R.J.
2008.1.1.1.2.221 · File · Apr 1912
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including book order details; house sale details; a letter from A.C. Macdonell; and one from a South African friend, [L.P. Hess]. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Macdonell , A. Cameron , Sir
2008.1.3.3.1.1.32 · File · May 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, and individuals R. Baden-Powell, W. Clarke, etc.; re: SAC service record, concerns about Calgary regiment, etc. Handwritten, typewritten

Baden-Powell, Robert
2008.1.3.3.1.1.36 · File · Sep. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a hand-written personal history account, and a typewritten letter to Rogers regarding a shooting competition.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919