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A typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.

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

A certificate of discharge from the the NWMP for Pocock. It was signed in Regina, Saskatchewan on 19 November 1886 and states that Pocock was discharged "as an invalid".

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand written entries from Fort Macleod; one memo written to SBS from [D.L. Meetison] requesting a loan, removed from diary and placed behind it in file.

Cloth-bound; hand-written entries

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; very brief entries, largely empty; one cash accounts notation at back of journal.

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod.

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries, written at Dawson, Skagway, and Lake Bennett. A list of letters mailed and accounts register kept at end of journal.

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

Daily journal; inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Wood Mountain, April 23 1877; hand-written entries Cash accounts register at back of diary.

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; report at beginning of diary Inscribed in front with the following names: Chamberlain, Ashe, Brown, Molson, [Mountar], Sinclair; on inside pages are written: "Received February 28 1881, A.R. Macdonell, Inspector NWM Police"; "The four great evils of the day by Cardinal Manning"; and "J.F. Ruttan, Land Agent, Main Street, Winnipeg, Man." Manitoba area Cash accounts records at back of diary

Daily journal; hand-written entries Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain and region Cash accounts and mail received and sent recorded 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 Names and addresses written in front of diary Wood Mountain and region Cash accounts records at 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; begins with notations on March 8th: "Our marriage day"; many blank pages and intermittent entries Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Wood Mountain, April 23, 1877

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

Duty form declaring goods to be imported from United States into Canada; Chilkoot Pass written as Chilcoot Pass

Handwritten entries kept by SBS while in the Yukon; includes notes about building construction, by-law information; creek notes, etc.

1 p. letter, hand-written on lined paper, by SBS; seal affixed; statement prepared by Sam Steele asking for North-West Mounted Police assistance in capturing three men suspected of stealing a band of horses from a Macleod district rance; seal affixed to document, 27 January 1889.

A handwritten report sent to Col. S.B. Steele from an underground NWMP officer, [N.G. Della Tarre], reporting on claim owners on Hunker Creek defrauding the Dominion Government. 3 pp.

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

Handwritten letter sent from SBS in Fort Macleod to "My dear Galbraith", discussing the Charcoal Blood Indian murder case; 19 October 1896; 3 pp.

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.

2 p.

Handwritten letter to Capt. Deane from Marie, inquiring about a missing saddle. The letter is dated July 29th, 1898.

Handwritten letter to Lt. Col. {Erskine Irving} from SBS dated January 13th, 1911.

A hand-written letter to Major General Strange from Trooper Edward Cole, re: payment for a horse used with the Steele's Scouts.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Elmes Steele, SBS's nephew; the letter is dated August 31st, 1898.

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated September 27th, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, discussing Sam's pay and mail delivery to the Yukon; the letter is dated November 22, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a Militia Department cheque issued SBS for his pay and outfit as an Officer of the Transvaal Contingent; the letter is dated January 10th, 1900.

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P., informing her that SBS's leave from the police force has been extended one year without pay; the letter is dated May 30th, 1902.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing the Pension Bill, and hoping to see Marie before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated August 8th, 1902.

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.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing the poor mail service to the Yukon where SBS is stationed; letter is dated February 24th, 1899.

Handwritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing a cheque, mail delivery to the Yukon where SBS is stationed, and the fine reputation the police have in the Yukon; letter is dated February 24th, 1899.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing SBS's upcoming departure from the Yukon, and possibilities for future N.W.M.P. command; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.

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 from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie offering his congratulations on SBS'spromotion to Full Colonel in the Canadian Militia. The letter is dated August 14th, 1907.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing her plans to travel to the Yukon; the leter is dated June 8th, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a pay allowence cheque; the letter was dated January 2nd, 1900.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque for travelling expenses; the letter is dated January 17th, 1900.

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 to Marie from a resident (unable to decipher signature) of Fort Macleod; he discusses the Steeles' planned return to Fort Macleod, and other general news. The letter is dated November 25th, 1899.

Typewritten letter from T.M. McAdam, an attorney in Iowa, referencing an insurance claim for a young man who died in the Yukon; letter is dated February 3rd, 1900.

3 p. personal letter to Mrs. Macleod, dated 20th of April, 1910.

A folded sheet titled by Roger Pocock: "What became of men I knew in the Force up to 1897". Includes a list of names and beside each name a brief explanation about what happened to that particular individual.

On one side is a handwritten extract from a book written by John George Donkin: "Trooper and Redskin in the North-West, Recollections of life in the North-West Police, Canada 1884-1888" likely describing Roger Pocock's experience with his frostbitten feet. On verso is one page of a crossed through letter, probably sent to Roger Pocock, but re-used for writing the quotation described above.

A handwritten page of an incomplete letter written by Roger Pocock probably to a family member; on this page Roger describes the winter landscape, discusses his sketching, and talks about the sound of "retreat" at sunset.

A handwritten letter sent to Roger Pocock from family members in [Brockville], Ontario. Family members each wrote one page of the letter, and they include: [Olivia] Pocock, sister Ethel, sister Daisy, and sister Hilda.

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.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock at Prince Albert to his father in Ontario. In the letter, Roger talks about the study of the bible as a scientific exercise, discusses the Egyptian pyramids, and talks about his lack of desire to settle down. The last part of the letter appears to be missing.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his father in Ontario. Roger continues to be in sick bay in the "detachment station 1 1/2 miles from Fort Prince Albert" as he recovers from his toe amputation surgery. His letter is long and filled with his observations, comments, and responses to questions his parents have asked him in earlier letters.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his father in Ontario. Roger talks about how he is out of the Quartermaster's Store, and describes his current duties of stable work and prison guarding, etc. He discusses rumors about Riel and a potential rebellion, promising to write more as he learns further details.

Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his father in Ontario. Roger describes his duties at the NWMP post in Regina; discusses the discipline, his superiors and fellow recruits, etc. He provides a colorful account of his ride on an Indian pony.

A handwritten letter on a paper scrap from Roger Pocock at Fort Qu'appelle to his [father] in Ontario. Letter is dated "March 17 or so" but also describes the day as "Thursday" meaning that is was likely 19 March 1885. Roger describes the journey with a large party of NWMP men and horses from Regina to Fort Qu'appelle. In this letter, he mentions his wet and cold feet.

A handwritten letter from R.P. to his father. Roger is enroute from Ontario to the west, travelling through the United States and then on through Manitoba, stopping at Winnipeg. He describes the scenery he encounters on his trip, and is writing on the eve of reporting for duty to the NWMP fort at Winnipeg.

Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock to his father. Roger describes his daily routine, the books he is reading, and talks about man in the force who was "left frozen in the plains", etc.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his father in Ontario. Roger comments on his father's last letter, and goes on to describe his activities at the NWMP fort and comments about the community of Regina. Included is a sketch of the barracks and buildings at the NWMP fort at Regina.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his father in Ontario. Roger is about to depart from the NWMP fort at Regina, en route for Qu'appelle with a party of other NWMP constables. Two small sketches of a marching patrolman (Pocock) and the Fort is included in the written letter.

A composite handwritten letter from Roger Pocock at Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Pocock is confined to a sick bed, while he recovers from having five toes of his right foot amputated due to frostbite. His letter is full of details about fellow NWMP force members, and he talks about his hoped-for reorganization of the Force; his observations of their skirmishes, marches, and dress, and asks for reading material to be sent to him while he recovers. Roger describes the march, his bout of frostbitten feet, toe amputations, skirmish at Duck Lake, and his days healing from the surgery.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. He describes the art work he has hanging near his bed, sketches he has completed, books he has read, prairie flowers, etc. and outlines the mail schedule for both sending and receiving letters.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocok in [Prince Albert] to his mother in Ontario. Roger writes about new NWMP recruits, and changes of command within the NWMP. The letter is written in two parts, and the second part of the letter is dated 15 September, but may have actually been written 15 October. Roger talks about his inability, for a variety of reasons, to come home to Ontario to be nursed for the winter. He also describes some of the crime in the community and problems with some of the members of the Force.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his mother in Ontario. He asks for photographs to be sent from home, with a promise to send some of himself to his family too. He talks about the upcoming Christmas Day plans, his general contentment with his life at the NWMP post, and describes in some detail the task of being on guard duty; a small sketch of the guard room, prison and court is included with the letter.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. He mentions the photographs he recently had taken, the jacket he is tailoring, and describes his daily routine and the people he meets and spends time with. Among other incidents, Pocock describes the situation of some of his colleagues, including two who deserted, and he states that he won't be vaccinated against small pox as there are no cases of the disease for 500 miles of Prince Albert.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Roger describes the winter quarters the NWMP are moving to, including a different building used as their hospital. Roger also discusses clothing he has purchased, his pay, the NWMP Post lay-out, and native customs and clothing. The last part of the letter is missing.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Roger writes about his fellow hospital patients and staff; his sewing, and NWMP pay and activities. The last part of letter missing.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock at Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. The letter is descriptive of native dress and NWMP horse dress, complete with small illustrations to accompany the written description. Roger is uncertain about whether he will be able to remain with the NWMP, and discusses possible future options, including returning home for a visit. He continues the letter over a period of days, and describes for his mother problems with drunkenness in the Force, and related discipline problems. He also discusses the suicide of a Sioux prisoner in their Fort.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his mother in Ontario. He discusses the loss of his manuscript which the NWMP did not approve of, and goes on to describe in detail his fellow 'chums' at the Regina NWMP post, including a Charlie Sinclair who served in 1874 with the Wolseley expedition.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his [mother] in Ontario. He writes about his preparations to leave Prince Albert, and lists the items in his kit, and is making arrangements to send books and papers back to family in Ontario.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his mother in Ontario. Roger describes his Christmas day, and goes on to discuss in detail his activities, books he is reading, names of the officers at the Post, and comments on the family pictures he was sent, etc.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his mother in Ontario. Among other things, Roger talks about taking up tea drinking, his dislike of the Sergeant Major, and the costs of his living expenses.

Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock with a NWMP detachment [in the Prairies] to his mother in Ontario. His letter is very descriptive about what he is doing, his fellow officers, the barracks, and his thoughts about the current political situation in Europe and Great Britain, etc. He also discusses the Force's relationship with nearby townspeople (not good) and with Indigenous people. Pocock talks about Indian unrest and the potential for war; he refers to the "scalp market".

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to his mother in Ontario. This letter provides a detailed account of Roger's journey with NWMP troops travelling from Regina to Fort Qu'appelle and on to Prince Albert. While on this journey, Roger froze the toes of his right foot and is under medical supervision as he writes, describing the great pain he is experiencing. He includes a small map showing the route from Regina to Prince Albert.

A handwritten letter from [Basil Guiron] of [Prince Arthur's Landing, Ontario] to Roger Pocock in Saskatchewan. Guiron appears to be a friend, and discusses the forgiveness of money still owing him from Pocock, and discusses future plans to meet.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his sister Daisy in Ontario. His letter teases Daisy about how out of place he would be back in Ontario, and he describes his crutches, clothing, and general boredom while he waits for his foot and mobility to recover.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his sister Ethel [in Ontario]. He talks about a manuscript he is sending her, along with his Christmas greetings.