Hand-written letter in which SBS discusses what will happen if he is not allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces in France.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter to Marie from Lady A.S. Northcote inviting her and Sam for lunch; enclosed is a brochure for 'The War Horticultural Relief Fund" of which Lady Northcote is the Ladies' Committee president.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter inviting Marie to attend a special event (a presentation from Princess Louise to the Canadian Forces in England);the letter is dated July 3, 1916.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Flora in France to her parents in Folkestone, England. Flora sends New Year's greetings, and writes about the activities that are taking place where she is, and speaks of her desire to go to Brittany. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraWarwick, F.J. and M.B. Cantar. “First Aid” to the Injured and Sick: An Advanced Ambulance Handbook. 8th ed. Edited by A.C. Tunstall. Bristol: John Wright & Sons Ltd., 1913. (signed by S.B.S on title page)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bennett-Goldney, Francis. The First Arrivals of Wounded at Folkestone Pier and the Early Importance and Developments of the Bevan Military Hospital at Sandgate. London: William Clowes and Sons. Limited, 191[7]. (inscribed on front cover: ‘For dear Mrs. Steele with love from the Authors Francis Bennett-Goldney June 1917’)
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Satow, Ernest. A Guide to Diplomatic Practice. Vol. II. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1917. (signed: ‘S.B. Steele Shorncliffe Kent, 1917’; paper book cover ripped and part missing)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Satow, Ernest. A Guide to Diplomatic Practice. Vol. I. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1917. (signed: ‘S.B. Steele Shorncliffe Kent, England 29th June 1917’)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Pollard, W.D.J. Skeleton Operation Orders. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1913. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele, Major Gen Comg Shorncliffe, Kent’)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Monsenergue, Colonel. Translated by E. Louis Spiers. Cavalry Tactical Schemes: A Series of Practical Exercises for Cavalry. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1914. (inscribed ‘Major Genl Steele C.B., M.V.O. [OC] with very kind regards from F. Bennett [Goldney] Aug 1915, Shornclyffe’)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A ]leather] bound album with gold lettering on front cover which says: 1st Canadian Command Depot. Shorncliffe. Photos. On the inside cover is an added printed inscription which reads: "to Major-Gen. Sir S.B. Steele, K.C.M.G., C.B., M.V.O. With the Compliments of Lieut. Col. A.E. Myalt & Offficers 1st C.C.D. Shorncliffe". In pencil is added March 1918. On the inside back cover is printed: 'Photographs by Lambert Weston, Folkestone'
Lambert Weston Ltd..Shorncliffe – Artillery Training Map Dimensions: 66 x 88 cm Scale: 1:20000 m
Map has hand-written annotation
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Standing Orders for the Shorncliffe Garrison 1912. Reprinted with Amendments, 1915. GOC written on cover and inside booklet is a calling card for Major-General H.de.Brett and written on card is “with many thanks & compls”.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed booklet of Standing Orders by General Officer Commanding 2nd Canadian Division.
Steele, HarwoodSpecial Garrison Order by Major-General S.B. Steele A Farewell before vacating the Command on the 1st of March 1918 (several copies)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Orders and Regulations: Eastern Command Orders Amendments; 1 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Orders and Regulations: General memoranda Includes a sheet on “Movement of Units of Canadian Infantry”.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Garrison Order by Major-General S.B. Steele, re: A Royal Command – Christmas Greetings. Typewritten copy; 1 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Divisional Orders by Brigadier-General J.C. MacDougall, Commanding Canadian Training Division. Shorncliffe; 5pp.
MacDougall, James Charles, Brigadier-General2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report instructions for inspection to be conducted September 2nd by His Majesty the King; includes an attached proposed programme of Inspection of Canadian Troops, in the Shorncliffe Command, as prepared by SBS. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Inspection report for inspection conducted April 18th, 1916 of the 33rd Reserve Batallion from London, Ontario. Report completed by SBS, who was accompanied on Inspection by Brigadier-General J.C. MacDougall and Colonel Smart.
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
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralRoss Rifle Report Reports and related correspondence concerning the Ross Rifle and its application in the battlefield. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919French Troops – Notes/Reports General Steele’s notes on the French Methods of Defence at Verdun. Handwritten; 4 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919French 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.Canadian Army Medical Service Reports Report sections numbered #17-22; include information and memoranda on pensions, lack of co-ordination between medical services, use of C.A.M.C personnel, discontent concerning promotions, organization of the C.A.M.C. Training School, and management issues. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding various discipline matters, re: Shorncliffe troops; many of the concerns revolve around drunkenness among the troops. Typewritten
Borden, Robert Laird, Sir2nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding various discipline matters, re: Shorncliffe troops. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd 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 – Inspection Reports Inspection report and related correspondence for the inspection of Canadian troops conducted by SBS during February, 1918. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted by SBS during May, 1917. Inspections primarily conducted for units recently arrived to Shorncliffe from Canada. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Programme of Inspection itineraries for Lieutenant-General Sir James Wolfe Murray, K.C.B.., Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, and for the visit of Lord Shaughnessy to Shorncliffe. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report for 151st Battalion inspected the 21st of October and correspondence about standard of recruiting in Canada and the concern that recent inspections reveal Battalions not meeting the standard. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted during July, 1916. Includes inspections of the 13th, C.M.R., 104th, 94th, and 101st battalions and a draft for the Royal Canadian Regiment. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted during June, 1916. Includes inspections of the Canadian Training Division at Shorncliffe; the 92nd Highland Battalion, the 90th, 95th, 99th and 83rd Battalions. Includes a explanatory note about the material from Harwood Steele, (photocopy) ca. 1969 Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection by Major General Steele of “The Fort Garry Horse” Regiment” at Shorncliffe. Typewritten. 2 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919