Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam enroute to South Africa to join the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.
Oliver, FrankAttached letter to SBS from Harwood Steele, sent with Marie's letter of April 13th, 1902. The letter is written on two small torn scraps of paper.
Steele, HarwoodAn attached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of July 6th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and enclosed with Marie Steele's letter of August 3rd, 1902.
Steele, FloraGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from men who served with Steele in South Africa. Handwritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a family letter with attached photographs. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele , VivianGeneral Correspondence – One letter from the Pretoria Base Ball and Athletic Union. Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – A letter from “The Veterans Locating and Colonization Association” (Canada). Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Colonel Steele’s largely outgoing general typewritten correspondence, written on a variety of matters, including his application for the Command of the new military district to be formed in the North West Territories, with headquarters in Calgary; includes incoming personal letters and a handwritten listing of the “Personal Correspondence of Col. S.B. Steele” (1904). Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Colonel Steele’s outgoing general typewritten correspondence, written on a variety of matters, and incoming personal letters; includes a letter from J. Lyons Biggar. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Biggar, J.L. , MajorGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from F.W. Borden discussing Steele’s possible future militia service in Canada. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes several letters from A.M. Jarvis; and letters from widows of former Steele colleagues Alex Macdonell and D.W. Davis; information about a book on ‘corpulence’ ; also includes Steele’s corrected copy of his record of service sent to the Editor, Who’s Who [interesting to note that Steele did not correct his birth date which is listed as 5th Jan 1855, making him seven years younger than he actually was]. Handwritten; Typewritten
Jarvis, A.M.General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes several letters from family members, acquaintances, and a book order list. Also includes a letter from George Heaney regarding the Legion of Frontiersmen in South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including many discussing Steele’s upcoming departure from South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, many from family re: various matters; includes correspondence around Sam Steele’s disappointment with an article written about him and published in the periodical: “Canada.” Handwritten; Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from Sam’s mother-in-law; two letters from Z.I. Wood, Assistant Commissioner of the NWMP; and letters from former colleagues, including E. Dudley. Handwritten; Typewritten.
McDougall, John Alexander, 1854-1928General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from former South African colleagues: [D. Roil]and Helen [Ilys]; and a letter from A.C. Macdonell on Militia and Defence Canada stationary. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Macdonell , A. Cameron , SirDates (months) and figures written by SBS on two paper scraps.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two paper scraps with Sam's handwriting (look like draft memoir writing).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed calling card for W.J. White (some of the print has been scratched out and new information added in pencil).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence around the war in Europe and including volunteers for military service; Commission requests; a request from SBS to Robert Rogers asking that Harwood Steele be taken on with the Department of Naval Affairs; a letter from SBS to Lady Strathcona (Lord Strathcona’s daughter) asking for her help in requesting that Lord Strathcona’s Horse Regiment be sent to the front; a printed lecture copied to Steele on “Important Points to be Considered by Guides of the Canadian Service Employed in the Present Campaign” by Captain A.C. Garner, Corps of Guides, Canada; memo regarding mobilization, etc. One interesting letter from the Assistant Private Secretary, Militia and Defence Canada, has SBS's terse comment scrolled on the bottom of the letter: "This man is ignorant". Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921Re: Rations, Town Police and Gaol duties, Uniforms, Dental Fees, Gratuities, Government Notice, and order extracts.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Government Gazette Proclamation: Organization of South African Constabulary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Publication entitled: "Appendix No. 3 to Notes on the Country to the East and North of Pretoria: Routes in the Country North and East of Lydenburg and Pietersburg".
The publication has been date stamped 9 July 1902, South African Constabulary, Commanding B Division. 21 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919List of SAC Officers and Superintendents in order of seniority. Printed by the Transvaal Leader Office, Johannesburg. Updated with annotated comments.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Ship service to South Africa announcement for The Allan, Elder-Dempster, and Furness Lines.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typewritten copy of examination questions used for training courses. Questions are in the areas of: Tactics, Reconnaissance; Organization and Equipment; Field Works; Military Engineering; and Bridging, 1904. 5 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Power of Attorney form.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a list of the non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Corp under Steele's command and a letter from Minister F.W. Borden acknowledging Steele's request that men from LSH be allowed to join the South African Constabulary.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Printed Appendix No. 2 to "Notes on the Country to the East and North of Pretoria"; probably used for both Lord Strathcona's Horse and SAC.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Sheet music manuscript: 'March 'Strathcona's Horse'", composed by Captain H. Kyle, arranged by Alfred Light, Bandmaster S.A.C.. July 1904. 8 pp, no lyrics.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence from Militia Head-Quarters, Canada; the Minister’s Office of Militia and Defence Canada; and Baden-Powell, re: Steele’s post-SAC service activity with the Imperial Government’s Inspector of Cavalry; also further letters responding to recommendations for SAC officers to be appointed to Canadian Military corps.
Baden-Powell, RobertCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from the Port Arthur Canadian Club and a former South African colleague. Handwritten, typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White; one letter informs Steele that he has been granted a further leave of absence from the NWMP in order to serve with the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to SAC commissions, and a letter from the Acting Military Secretary to His Excellency The Governor General, granting Steele a two month leave of absence, and directions about how to proceed with his charges agains Captain Fall.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to SAC commissions; a letter from the British National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded in War offering to purchase [comforts] for SAC, Canadian Contingent; a decision regarding Captain Fall; a letter from F.W. Borden; and a Royal Warrant confirming grant of Companion of the Bath (Military Division) to Colonel Steele dated 11 May 1901.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Memos; applications for duty; general matters; includes one letter from Lord Strathcona commenting on the fact that many LSH officers have joined SAC.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Memos; applications for duty; general matters.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memos; applications for duty; reference letters; general matters and a memo from Robert Baden-Powell discussing Lord K[itchener]'s dispatches and transport.
Baden-Powell, RobertInvoice; receipts; general correspondence.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Invoice; receipts; general correspondence.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Memo; general letters including a reference to SAC men being eligible for land grants in British Columbia and Ontario for service rendered during the war.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memo; letters from the Lydenburg region and correspondence concerning a dental practice, a hospital in the Middelburg District, an invention, and other matters.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General matters; includes reference letters, applications for SAC positions, etc.; one letter from F.W. Borden.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917General matters; many letters of appreciation sent to SBS.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Forwarded correspondence from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg for information sharing with Pretoria District; general matters.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Pretoria. Chinese Cordon related correspondence; general correspondence and memoranda sent from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Pretoria. Chinese Cordon related correspondence; general correspondence and memoranda sent from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence to and from Captain E. Hilliam, Camp Commandent, S.A.C. Depot.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'L', including Lezard & Co., Local agents, and lacrosse.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'R', including James Rogers and Horse Racing regulations.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter ‘T’, including Transvaal, Transport, Treasure, Transfers, etc.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence primarily sent to and from the District Commandant at Waterburg District.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to and from the District Commandant at Zoutpansburg District.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Includes memoranda and general correspondence.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memoranda and general correspondence.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters. Incoming.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming/Outgoing copies.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Outgoing; sent from Steele to Major Edwards, Lydenburg District.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming/Outgoing; concerns duty and meeting arrangements.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming; includes leave requests and notices.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Telegrams – Typewritten/Carbons. Incoming; detailed scouting reports sent to Steele from 'Intelligence' (Pretoria and Northern Districts).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A paper bound book of carbon copies of SBS's outgoing telegrams dating from 28 June 1902 through 02 August 1902.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hard-bound diary; carbon copied hand-written entries See applicable Scope and Content note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See applicable Scope and Content note for diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Content note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Contents note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 A larger sized diary; some of the entries are hard to read Pretoria
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Large bound diary See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919