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Handwritten letter to Marie from Julie Lewis of London, inviting the Steele's for tea (not realizing they are in Montreal).

Handwritten 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.

Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 13th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Montreal from Minnie in Lethbridge; the letter is dated July 26th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 19th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal; the letter is dated November 24th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news, including her time with Flora, and the postponement of Frank's wedding until June. The letter is dated March 29th, 1908.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated April 19th, 1908.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including comments about S.A.C. and Sir E. Tashereau; the letter is dated May 31st, 1908.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated July 30th, 1908.

Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie, in which he talks in detail about his family and other general news.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated November 12th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated January 19th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother, inquiring about SBS after his accident and sahring general news; the letter is dated March 25th, 1915.

Letters to Marie from her brothers Frank and Gus; mailed together to Marie in Winnipeg.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses events her father is involved with in Winnipeg and is looking forward to being with family at Christmas. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses debut balls, and describes shooting the Lachine Rapids with her cousins and friends. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her upcoming trip home for Christmas, her dentist appointents (her dentist is her Uncle Frank), visits she is planning, etc. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. In her letter, Flora discusses her upcoming plans for the Easter holidays. 2pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about looking forward to returning to Calgary, wanting to learn to shoot once she's home, and trying her best at arithmetic (with her "arithmeticless head!"), etc. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She discusses plans for her upconing trip home, and the goodbye visits she is making in Montreal prior to boarding the train for Calgary. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude, writing to tell of her young daughter Louise's death on August 23rd, 1896. Gertrude describes the child's illness, and the illnesses of the other children in the family; the letter is dated September 17th, 1896.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, describing a recent trip he took with their mother to visit family in New York state. The letter is dated August 6th, 1897.

Handwritten letter sent to C.A. Harwood from Father Gendreau, O.M.I., Dawson City, and forwarded to Marie; letter dated July 26th, 1899.

Envelope only; sent to Marie from John Macpherson, Lt. Colonel in Ontario. The envelope originally contained printed enclosures.

Handwritten letter from [S.H.] Steele in Wales to Marie, thanking her for the photograph of SBS that has been sent; the letter is dated August 14th, 1900.

Handwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonald, thanking him for the offer of a return train ticket from Montreal to Halifax so she can meet SBS on his return; the letter is dated Febraru 10th, 1901

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque from the Militia Department; the letter is dated February 25th, 1901.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald writing about contact he and others have had with SBS, and talking about his family, etc. The letter is dated Spetember 26th, 1901.

Handwritten letter from Marie to Mr. [J.] Henderson, sharing news about SBS in South Africa and noting that she has sent money for Uncle John's care, as requested by SBS.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Vivian Bartram in Ottawa, inquiring about travelling to South Africa with her and the children; the letter is dated April 9th, 1902.

Handwritten letter from the secretary (Caroline Margaret Land) of the Toronto I.O.D.E. asking Marie to join the Order and take part in their work (caring for the Canadian soldier) in South Africa; the letter is dated June 10th, 1902. Attached with the letter is a listing of the Executive members of the Imperial Order of the Empire and the Children of the Empire, as well as an issue of their newsletter "Echoes" (June 1st, 1902).

Handwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonald requesting information regarding assistance with the family's upcoming move to Calgary.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 8th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding to Marie's inquiry about help with their move to Calgary; he explains that he had written earlier to help but did not have the Steele's correct address. His letter is written on the back of the original letter Marie wrote to him; the letter is dated August 26th, 1907.

Handwritten letter drafts to Colonel D.A. Macdonald asking for assistance for the family's move to Calgary.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news; the letter is dated February 3rd, 1909.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele staying at her Uncle Bob's in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses her Uncle Bob's assertion that SBS would have been promoted quicker and further if he had not maried a "colonial". 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes that she might visit a cousin in Ottawa enroute to Calgary for Christmas, mentions her Uncle Sam's death, and discusses two recent school exams (and her marks). 1 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about needing money for her train trip home for Christmas and announces her dental appointents will soon be done. 1 pp.

Typewritten letter acknowledging report and work done by the Folkestone club; the letter is dated March 19th, 1917.

Printed poem entitled: "Lord Strathcona's Horse" by C.R. Vernon of Montreal with attached envelope addressed "To the Mayor, Westmount, Que."

A handwritten page detailing expenses owing Captain A.R. Macdonell for expenses related to Lord Strathcona's Horse; written on Windsor Hotel (Montreal) letterhead

An attached letter from cousin [Sheila] Lindsay in Salt Lake addressed to "My dear Maye".

Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora describes her Christmas holiday, and lists the gifts she received from family and friends. 6 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about relatives, her excitement at coming home for the summer, the possibility of horseback riding once she is home, and wishes her mother a happy birthday. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy to her parents in Calgary. She discusses the death of her Aunt Jessie who passed away the day before this letter was written. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. She describes having received a long letter from her father, and is anxious to be with all the family at Christmas. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a suitor(?); final pages of letter are missing so no name is provided. The letter is sent from Montreal and dated April 14th, 1884.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [Alex'r McK. Cowie], sending regrets as unable to attend her wedding, January 14th, 1890.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude in Montreal dated October 23rd, 1892.

Handwritten letter to Marie from George Scott of Mount Forest, Ontario thanking her for her letter with enclosed photograph of SBS; the letter is dated April 23rd, 1900.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [F.N. Taylor] asking for information related to Lord Strathconas' Horse and separation allowances; the letter is dated July 31st, 1900.

Handwritten letter from Mary E. Steele in Wales to Marie explaining she is sending photographs of her family which SBS requested when he visited with them; the letter is dated November 10th, 1900.

Handwritten note to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood discussing among other things, an insurance premium for SBS.

Typewritten letter to Marie form F.W. Borden, Canada's Minister of Defence, saying he passed on Marie's letter to Col. Fred White of the N.W.M.P. for answer; the letter is dated May 10th, 1902.

Handwritten letter from Ernest F. Mackie to Marie offering to take with him to South Africa anything Marie would like to send to SBS; the letter is dated May 10th, 1902.

Handwritten 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.