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2008.1.1.1.1.183.1 · Item · 11 May 190[1]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

An attached handwritten letter from A.M. Jarvis's Aunt J.J. Harwood Steele notes that the aunt talks about the fine reputation of Strathcona's Horse, and mentions Lord Dundonal's impending visit. He also says that the aunt's return address of "Charlecote Park" is associated with Shakespeare.

Jarvis, A.M.
2008.1.1.1.1.401 · Item · 03 Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam, who has just left that day on a trip east to begin recruiting for Lord Strathcona's Horse

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.1.1.1.3.7.12 · Item · 23 Sep. 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora comments on her father's letter, mentioning her father's father. She has met a Lord Strathcona's veteran, Mr. John Barry, who served with Sam in South Africa, and she asks about Lord Milner. 3 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.2.22 · Item · 7 Jan. 1900- 28 Nov. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries with entries related to the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.22 · Item · 07 Jan. 1900 - 28 Nov. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound pocket book diary with hand-written entries. Harwood Steele indicates the Diary contains information about the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.6.50 · Item · 1897
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Patrick, Millar, William Nelson, J. Malcolm Bulloch and A. Stodart Walker, eds. The Scottish Students’ Song-Book: Published for the Song-Book Committee of the Students of Representative Councils of Scotland. London: Bayley & Ferguson, 1897. (book plate at front of volume reads: ‘To Colonel Steele Officers Non Commissioned Officers & men of the Strathcona Horse from Colonel W. Walker, V.D.J.P. 14 Huskisson Street Liverpool; front cover not attached, broken spine)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.10.1 · Item · 02 May 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from I.H. William confirming that SBS will be visiting 'His Excellency' at Government House, Capetown.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.18.1 · Item · 20 Jan. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Copy of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day LSH embarked for home; annotated by SBS.

Kitchener, Horatio, Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916
Letter - Grieving mother
2008.1.3.2.1.18.2 · Item · 17 Jan. [1901]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from Mrs. I.A. Johnstone asking for information about her son's death in South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Telegram - Volunteer
2008.1.3.2.1.2.1 · Item · 18 Dec. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Telegram sent to SBS from a volunteer applying for an appointment in South Africa. Handwritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.21.1 · Item · 01 Apr. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from Chas. {Wooly?] thanking Steele for the interest he took in his son Tom who served with LSH under Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Joseph Colmer
2008.1.3.2.1.22.1 · Item · 07 May 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Lord Strathcona's secretary, re: various matters.

Colmer, Joseph, Secretary, Lord Strathcona
2008.1.3.2.1.23.1 · Item · 03 Jun. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Declaration completed by A.W. Gowler asking for owed wages from Percy Fall, re: service while with LSH. The declaration is notarized by Charles B. Pratt, Notary Public for the Province of Ontario.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Joseph Colmer
2008.1.3.2.1.24.1 · Item · 12, 20 Jul. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Secretary to Lord Strathcona, with attached memo sent to the Bank of Montreal, re: payment to Steele from W. Munro.

Colmer, Joseph, Secretary, Lord Strathcona
Letter - Inquiry
2008.1.3.2.1.25.1 · Item · 01 Sep. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Henry J. Brereton, asking for an address of an LSH Captain.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - R.H. Moir
2008.1.3.2.1.26.1 · Item · 06 Nov. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from R.H. Moir who served under him in LSH; various matters discussed including issueing death reports and request for recommendation.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - LSH Sculpture
2008.1.3.2.1.27.1 · Item · 29 Dec. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence from SBS's brother-in-law (Auguste); various matters but includes a discussion about the design of a statue to honor the role of the LSH during the South African War, attached sketches and news clipping.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Military grants
2008.1.3.2.1.28.1 · Item · 28 Oct. 1903
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from Aubrey White, Assistant Commissioner, re: military land grants.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.29.1 · Item · 18 Jan. 1905
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from H.F. Nicholls requesting a signature on his discharge papers from LSH so he can pursue his B.C. scrip.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Volunteer - South Africa
2008.1.3.2.1.3.2 · Item · [Jan.] 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from a volunteer seeking a position with the contingent going to South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - F.W. White
2008.1.3.2.1.30.1 · Item · 10 Feb. 1905
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter to SBS from F.W. White, NWMP Comptroller, mentioning that Lord Strathcona is requesting a copy of a diary of Strathcona's Horse while in South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.1.32.1 · Item · 08 Dec. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter to SBS from E.T. Logan in response to a request that he speak to Steele's character in light of rumors about inappropriate behavior at a banquet held in London for returning LSH military.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Telegram - Lord Strathcona
2008.1.3.2.1.4.1 · Item · 10 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Telegram sent to SBS from Lord Strathcona; he is pleased with Colonel Steele's command. Typewritten.

Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914
Telegram - Minto
2008.1.3.2.1.5.1 · Item · 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A telegram sent to Colonel Steele from Lord Minto offering congratulations. Hand-written.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Transport memorandum
2008.1.3.2.1.6.2 · Item · [Jan.] 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten note related to directions for the Transport Monterey en route to South Africa from Halifax.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Letter - Horses for LSH
2008.1.3.2.1.7.1 · Item · 16 Feb. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter regarding horses to be transported on the S.S. Monterey for South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.2.1 · Item · 01 Feb. 1900 - 13 Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Diary of Lord Strathcona's Corps' Boer War - Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. M.V.O. Commanding (stamped in gold lettering on diary cover) Canada, South Africa, England Double hard-cover binding; type-written entries.

First page entry: "Militia Order No 26 issued for the formation of mounted corps for special service in South Africa, the Regiment to be called Strathcona's Horse in honour of the Right Hon: Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal at whose expense this force is to be raised and equipped.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
"Summary of News"
2008.1.3.2.3.16.11 · Item · 23 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A typewritten and copied one page "Summary of News", printed by Head Quarters, Pretoria.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.13 · Item · 15 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed card from the City Club of Halifax extending the priviliges of their Club to SBS for two weeks, signed by [N.L.] Brown, Secretary and dated March 15, 1900. Includes envelope.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.15 · Item · 22 Feb. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A printed card for "Strathcona's Horse" for admittance to Lord Strathcona's Luncheon, February 22nd, 1901 at the Royal Palace Hotel in Kensington. On the back of the card the date is printed and another word [Miss?].

Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914
2008.1.3.2.3.16.17 · Item · 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed envelopes and stationery for the "Elder Dempster Line" with the words 'Transport "Monterey"' and 'Strathcona's Horse' printed at the top of the letter paper, along with a black and white photo of Lord Strathcona and the S.S. Monterey. The Company flag is also featured on the letterhead and envelope. There four sheets of the letterhead and four envelopes; one of the envelopes is addressed" 'Lt. Col. Steele Comd. Strathcona's Horse H.M. Trropship "Monterey".

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.18 · Item · 11 Mar. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed sermon preached in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa fo "Strathcona's Horse previous to their departure for service in South Africa, by The Rev. W.T. Herridge, March 11, 1900. The sermon was published as a small booklet, and includes a photograph of the Officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse on the back cover, 12 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.21 · Item · 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A negative image printed on paper of a souvenir poster published by The Slater Shoe Company of Montreal to honor "The Strathcona Horse"; three photos are on the poster with Queen Victoria in the centre and Lord Strathcona on one side and SBS on the other side.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.22 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

One page with words written on it, in Sam's handwriting, but appears to be in another language. Was located with other Lord Strathcona Horse ephemera; perhaps separated from a letter or other document.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.6 · Item · 03 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Regimental Concert program for the S.S. Monterey, 03 April 1900; typewritten on Elder Dempster Line Strathcona's Horse stationery. 1 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.16.8 · Item · 14 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A page torn from "The Graphic" illustrated newspaper, with an illustration showing Sir Wilfrid Laurier bidding the Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment farewell on Parliament Hill.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
W. Martin invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.14 · Item · 23 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

W. Martin General Grocers (Cape Town) invoice for eggs and milk

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Myers Brothers invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.17 · Item · 27 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Myers Brothers (Cape Town) invoice for badges; on verso is a list of names and notes related to saddles, etc.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
R.M. Ross & Co. invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.24 · Item · 14 May 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

R.M. Ross & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for wire cutters; further note and figures on verso

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Invoice/supplies list
2008.1.3.2.3.18.27 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten note with supplies listed; no name on memo and some pencilled notes (numbers) on verso

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
invoice for groceries
2008.1.3.2.3.18.32 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo and pencilled word "cake" on verso

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.18.33 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten note by H.D.B. Ketchen noting payment made to Major A.E. Snyder for purchase of leather case for carrying Squadron books up country; pencilled notation on verso

Ketchen, H.D.B.
R.D. Irwin invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.34 · Item · ca. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

R.D. Irwin Wholesale & Retail Grocer (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
G. Black invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.5 · Item · 20 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

G. Black, Direct Importer of General Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, invoice for '3 Oil Baize'

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Troop Report notes
2008.1.3.2.3.2.2 · Item · [1900]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten troop report notes. Includes recorded information about troops and the enlisted men. 3 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Report - Guy H. Kirkpatrick
2008.1.3.2.3.4.1 · Item · 21 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letter sent to SBS from Lt. Guy H. Kirkpatrick responding to charges of gold being removed from Glynn's Lydenburg Mine. Handwritten, 2 pp.

Kirkpatrick, Guy H. , Lietenant
Report - H.S. Tobin
2008.1.3.2.3.4.2 · Item · 21 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten report from Lieutenant Henry.S. Tobin reporting from Ross Hill Camp, re: gold thefts; 3 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Report - C. Schmidt
2008.1.3.2.3.4.3 · Item · 22 Sep. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from C. Schmidt to SBS commenting on the stand taken by Lieutenants Kirkpatrick and Tobin. 2 pp.

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