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Daily journal; hand-written entries; inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Fort Macleod, February 8 1879 Fort Macleod, Fort Walsh Cash accounts record at back of diary

Daily Journal; hand-written entries; much of diary is blank Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain, Maple Creek, Regina Cash accounts records, fairly detailed, at front and back of diary

Daily journal; hand-written entries; many blank pages Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Supt. NWMP, 5/1/86; other names and figures written in front of diary [Wood Mountain and region] Cash accounts records at back of diary

Daily journal; hand-written entries Inscribed in front with names and addresses and short notations [Lethbridge, Fort Macleod] Cash accounts records at back of diary

Correspondence received by Steele while stationed in B.C.; includes letters from Commissioner L.W. Herchmer.

Two letters from Commissioner Lawrence Herchmer, re: NWMP clothing and discipline.

Letter from T.B. Strange discussing in detail the 1885 North-West Rebellion and the lies now being told by General Middleton.

Memorandum from the Assistant Commissioner, re: horses for ladies and supplies for wagons.

Letter from Commissioner [Lawrence] Herchmer, re: movement of the officers, recruitment, etc.

Letter from Colonel James Macleod, re: definition of 'Indian'

Two hand-written letters sent to Steele on NWMP stationery, although both marked 'private'; from ?

Circular from Comptroller Fred White discussing the Commission of Inquiry looking into complaints against L.W. Herchmer.

Telegrams related to Steele's appointment for duty in the Yukon and information about establishing customs stations at Dyea and Skagway.

Note detailing contract for boat construction, signed John B. Kearney

An intercepted note from a prisoner attempting to arrange help from a friend to make his escape from NWMP custody.

Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Fred White, J.H. McIlree, A.B. Perry, Z.T. Wood, [Charles Constantine] and the Yukon Commissioner's Office.

Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie and others; includes a report and letters concerning the collection of mining royalties.

Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie and Comptroller Fred White; several items relate to budgetary matters for the Yukon NWMP Division.

Correspondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White, discussing (in both an official and private capacity) Steele's transfer back to the North West from the Yukon and the decision to transfer Inspector Harper back to the Territories; a letter from a John Gillespie, discussing his return to Dawson; and a letter marked personal sent to SBS from [J. Burstall] regarding monies owing SBS.

Correspondence sent to Steele related to tying up loose ends and a letter sent to [Captain] Macdonnell from NWMP Commissioner Herchmer. Also includes a letter sent to SBS from F.L Cartwright, a NWMP officer who served with Steele in the Yukon, and now writing from Grand Forks, B.C. Cartwright discusses the injustice of SBS's removal from the Yukon, and expresses interest in signing up for the Boer War.

Correspondence sent to Steele related to his retirement from the NWMP and his superannuation.

Letter from NWMP Comptroller Fred White to Steele, discussing the sailing of the new Canadian Contingent under Colonel Evans, and providing news about NWMP activity in Canada.

Correspondence to Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing Steele's NWMP pension; enclosed with White's letters is a copy of the order retiring Steele from the NWMP (March 1, 1903), a copy of a statement detailing Steele's pay received and to be received as pension, and a copy of a letter from the Auditor General concurring with the statements made by White, re: Steele's pension payments.

Correspondence to Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing Steele's NWMP pension with attached letter sent to the Manager of the Molson's Bank in Calgary.

Hand-written letters from Steele to Inspector Sanders, Inspector Cuthbert, and Mr. Galbraith discussing the Charcoal murder case and action taken by the NWMP.

Correspondence from Steele to the Comptroller, regarding expenses and payments; one hand-written note.

Excerpted report, possibly for publication in a newspaper or periodical, of Steele's account of his experience with the Steele's Scouts in tracking Big Bear and his band. Report is titled: "Gallant Attack on Big Bear's Band by the Mounted Police". Type-written, 5 pp.

Report of the Kootenay district with mention of Charcoal (Blood Indian) wanted for murder.

An undercover report written by a NWMP Officer, reporting on criminals and their activities in the Goldfields. Handwritten 2 pp.

An undercover report written by a NWMP Officer, reporting on criminals and their activities in the Goldfields. Handwritten 1 pp.

One handwritten page extract of a NWMP report concerning threats and shooting involving individuals named Paisley and Ferguson. 1 pp.

Nominal roll of 'D' Division, NWMP, Battleford; black leather note book.

Printed report: Report of the Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police Force 1897. Ottawa. Printed by S.E. Dawson, Printer to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, 1898. 318 pp. Two copies of report.

Published report of the North-West Mounted Police Part III 1900. Published in Ottawa by Order of Parliament, 1901. Report is stamped in three places with "Commanding B Division, South African Constabulary, 9 July 1903".

Published Report of the North-West Mounted Police, 1902 printed in Ottawa by Order of Parliament.

Published Report of the North-West Mounted Police 1903. Published in Ottawa by Order of Parliament, 1904.

Published report of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, 1908. Printed in Ottawa by Order of Parliament.

Printed report: The North-West Territories Gazette, December 15th, 1890 (extract pg. 205-218). Published by Authority.

Cloth fibre map of the Dominion of Canada, published by the Department of Railways & Canada, Collingwood Schreiber, Engineer in Chief, Government Railways.

This map pre-dates the establishment of the NWMP but likely used by the Force after its establishment in 1873.

Annotated on the back of the map: "Col. S.B. Steele From Vivian"

Attached extract form a North-West Mounted Police report, news clippings; sheet music: "When the Bright Moonbeams", and sketch of a fort

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated October 10th, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing hearing from SBS and saying Sam can have either the N.W.M.P. command at Calgary or Fort Macleod; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: the extension of SBS's leave from the N.W.M.P.; the letter is dated June 13th, 1901.

Photograph of an RCMP officer and a woman embracing each other over a fence while a man in a pith helmet looks on disapprovingly. Appears to be a still from an unidentified film. Writing on reverse reads "Duties of the Royal Mounted Police No 1."

A small string-tied, 15-page notebook with Roger's named stamped on the front cover and N.W.M.P. written in ink on the cover. The inside pages include handwritten notes and statistics compiled by Pocock about kit prices; Troop Depot Divisions and expenses; discharge statistics; pay rates; rations; ranks; death statistics and other short notes related to events from 1883-1885 involving the NWMP. Included in the booklet is a clipping detailing trail distances in Western Canada.

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; more of a notebook filled with memoranda lists, draft notes. One letter from Cowdry Brothers, Bankers has been removed from the diary and placed behind it in the same file.

Burgandy leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; more of a notebook and largely empty.

A handwritten narrative about the NWMP written by Roger Pocock and sent to [his family] in Ontario. Pocock describes his observations about various topics including detachments, duties, the treatment of natives, and shares NWMP 'yarns' he has heard.

Cloth-bound; very brief hand-written entries; largely empty One accounts notation at back of journal

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook; largely unwritten in

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence regarding Steele’s Memoirs; letter from a former NWMP colleague asking for assistance; and a letter from the Chief Surveyor, Province of Saskatchewan. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Cover letter from Mr. Hogg (private secretary for James Ross), along with a six page account James Ross wrote of his experience with the N.W.M.P. during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. 09 January 1911.

Typewritten manuscript about Lieut. James F. Macleod, and draft memoir material in Sam's handwriting on this same subject

General Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – From George Cowan, Fort Steele, and [A.M. Jarvis]. Handwritten.

Letter to SBS from [R.J. Grovner], personal letter describing his NWMP detachment at Big Bend. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Letter to Colin Genge from F.W. Haultain, re: use of government scrapers. Typewritten.

General Correspondence – From friends and family etc., many congratulating SBS on his Yukon promotion. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – From friends and includes one memo written by SBS. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters from W. De Carle Hudson, and a letter commenting on a court-ordered death sentence. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Telegrams and many letters congratulating Steele for his military appointment to South Africa; includes letter from his brother Jim; a note from his former instructor at the Military School in Toronto, Sergeant Major Teddy Rundle; and a letter (with accompanying letter of testimony) from Henry Boyle-Runnals, a doctor who practiced in the Klondike. Boyle-Runnals provides a letter of testimony to swear to Steele's character and that he never saw him under the influence of alcohol. Included also is a letter from H.B. Jayne in which he discusses the upcoming Manitoba election, Clifford Sifton, and other politicians including James Allan Smart. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter suggesting that Steele is entitled to scrip for his service in the “North West Rebellion 1885.” Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters re: various matters; includes a letter and attached clippings from the widow of Major Percy E. Henderson, a military officer and writer, and a letter from a former NWMP colleague. Handwritten; Typewritten.