2nd 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), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence from SBS to Sir Sam Hughes, in response to a conference held by Hughes at the Ritz Hotel, London. Includes Steele’s remarks and recommendations relative to the Canadian Expeditionary Force in England, and a memorandum regarding ‘reorganization in England’. Typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-19212nd 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 – 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 General2nd 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 – 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): 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.
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 GeneralA letter originally sent to Solicitors Lighthall & Harwood (acting on behalf of SBS), and regarding disagreement over outstanding monies owed for Sam's living quarters in England. The letter has been copied by hand by Marie Steele, and includes her added comments at the end of the letter.
Harwood, C.A.Army Order:”Augmentation of the Army” Printed by the War Office, 21 August 1914. Note: Order is glued into Family Scrapbook #7.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Cheque book from the Bank of Montreal
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Three cheque books from the Bank of Montreal
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Death certificate issued for Samuel Benfield Steele
Canadian 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, HarwoodCanadian 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, 1862-1935Canadian 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: France Visit – Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. Includes correspondence in preparation for Steele’s visit to the British General Headquarters and the French Front in early June, 1917. Handwritten; Typewritten
Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935Canadian Training Division: France Visit – Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. Includes correspondence and related reports concerning Steele’s visit to the French Front, June 8th-14th, 1917. Notes accompanying the report are provided by Harwood Steele. Note: Two maps removed from file and placed in map box. (2008.1.3.3.5.4; 130-12) Hand-written; Typewritten
Steele, HarwoodCanadian 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 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 – 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 – 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), 1848-1919Canadian Training Division – Venereal Disease - Correspondence Reports and correspondence regarding the combating of venereal disease and its spread among Canadian troops training in England; includes correspondence with community representatives, and discussions about prostitution, medical care, and venereal disease statistics. Typewritten; handwritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – Veterinary Services - General Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England and the Director, Veterinary Services and Remounts, Canadian Contingents. The correspondence discusses forage for horses, as well as a telegram regarding meeting a ship bringing horses, and dispatching these horses where needed. A hand-written explanatory note is provided by Harwood Steele. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence – 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, RogerLarge bound daily diary; hand-written entries London to Calgary Two loose items placed in folder behind diary; list of payments
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.French Troops – Notes/Reports General Steele’s notes on the French Methods of Defence at Verdun. Handwritten; 4 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – From [J.S. Coliner], London, England. Typewritten copy.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – As above. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Letters sent to Sam Steele upon his return to England from the Boer War in South Africa; includes invitations, general congratulatory notes; and many inquiries from families of men enlisted in the Boer War. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from R. Belcher, and a letter form Harold M. Daly reassuring SBS that he would support him over the 'scandalous report' criculating about the SAC [banquet]. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Belcher, RobertGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; received by Steele while living in Kensington, London, England. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.A 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.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Oxford.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes a copy of the order notification; and many letters and telegrams congratulating him on this honour. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes many letters and copies of Steele’s response to correspondence received. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes many letters and copies of Steele’s response to correspondence received. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter prepared by J.S.O'Halloran, Secretary, Royal Colonial Institute, with added annotations by SBS, re: London visit.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter (draft) from Marie to The Secretary of State for War at the War Office in London, asking about information regarding transport to South Africa.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Mr. Maurice in London to Marie, accepting her invitation for dinner; the letter is dated March 8th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [A. Holmes Brooks] in London, a nursing friend who writes about her family and general news; the letter is dated September 14th, 1909.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from [C. Beckett] of the War Office, London, replying to Marie about passages to South Africa. The letter is dated September 10th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from G.A. French, thanking Marie for her condolences on the death of his wife.
French, George ArthurHandwritten letter to Marie from [J.S. Colmen], re obtaining maps of South Africa for Marie; the letter is dated March 27th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Julie Lewis of London, inviting the Steele's for tea (not realizing they are in Montreal).
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 to Marie from Lord Strathcona, agreeing to meet with Marie and family on the following Thursday in London.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Letters from Lord Strathcona and others in London responding to Marie and her request for assistance travelling to South Africa.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Handwritten letter; printed information related to the K.K. Empire Association; the letter is dated December 21st, 1916.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten note to Marie about membership dues.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Attached small bon voyage postcard sent to SBS for his trip to South Africa from Mr. & Mrs. Garlick
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Attached plan of the table for a Dominion Day dinner held on July 1st, 1901 with Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal in the chair
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Attached prospectus and information about school for girls in England: St. Mary's Abbey and St. Mary's Priory
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Includes a second post-script letter to Marie and an attached news clipping: "Strathcona's at the Fair".
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter drafts written by Marie to Lord Strathcona and the Mount Royal G.C.M.G. requesting assistance with her family's move to South Africa.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914