Marie's copying of a note from Fred White of the NWMP written to Marie Steele, offering his congratulations for SBS being promoted to a full Colonel in the Canadian Militia.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Letter from SBS written to his brother-in-law C.A. Harwood (Gus), discussing his perceived unfair treatment by the Canadian Military.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In the letter, Harwood tells his father he does not swear (much) or act inappropriately around women, etc. 3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes about the possibility of doing a course in England, provided he is given official military permission to do so. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters of Canadian Corps in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; 3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter form Harwood at Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood is again asking his father to help find a commission for his friend W.G. (Bill) Neish. 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood discusses his potential staffing opportunities, and suggests his father quit the military because of the way he (SBS) has been treated. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes that his current work involves censoring letters (which he does not enjoy), 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; Harwood writes that he is hoping to be assigned to General MacBrien's brigade. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he discusses air raids, etc. and suggests that his father drop a line to Currie to see what his (Harwood's) standing in the Corps List is.3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten postcard from Harwood in France to SBS in Folkestone, England, congratulating his father on his appointment as Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (on 1 January 1918).
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, France to SBS st Shorncliffe, England; he discusses feeling fine after being in hospital, his expectiation of a Staff Appointment, and discusses his father's recent KCMG appointment and subsequent congratulations received. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood talks about Sam's efforts to find a position for his friend (Bill) Neish, appreciates that SBS finds his K.C.M.G. valueless, and shares rumors about potential promotions (initials used to get past censors), etc. 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes further about what he hears in terms of promotions and movement within military in France, and shares his father's anger at the way SBS is being treated by the Canadian Military. 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood discusses the reputation of Lord Kitchener; a Winnipeg Telegram article on SBS; and promotions, etc. occurring within the Canadian military. 3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Folkestone, England; Harwood talks about the injustices SBS has faced, and their family's honorable reputation in serving Canada, etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Putney, England; Harwood discusses some 'lost ground' faced by Canadians in recent battles, the death of Louis Lipsett, the anticipated end of the War, and Sam's plans for retiremen (farming in Fort Macleod). 4 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade to SBS at Putney, England; a short note wishing his father a happy birthday, etc. 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood discusses his activities in France; General Turner's decision to delay H's leave; the Russian's success; and 'K's loss', etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In his letter, Harwood discusses the reason for his course application being turned down, and his belief that he will be transferred to General Ketchen's Brigade; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood explains in this letter that he has been transferred to General Ketchen's brigade: "attached for the purpose of learning the duties of a Staff Captain". 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes that he thinks it is quite likely that he will soon be attached to a battalion in order to gain trench experience, and wants Sam to let Marie know about this possibility. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter form Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In the letter, Harwood discusses his improved health; General [Ketchen's] recent promotion; the attacks on Sir Douglas Haig; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, written March 11th, 1916.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated March 12th, 1916.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated April 2nd, 1916.
Steele, HarwoodA handwritten letter sent from Harwood to SBS, dated November 12th, 1917.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood "Somewhere in France" to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwriiten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 5 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood with the 27th Canadian Batallion in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood replies to his father's recently received letters, etc. 5 sheets.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood with the 27th Canadian Battalion in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood is responding to his father's letters, and discussing his experiences and hope of getting back to England. He has burned, at Sam's request, one of these letters received. 3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, Second Canadian Division, France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen at Otterpool Camp (Kent, England) to SBS at Shorncliffe. Ketchen is writing to recommend SBS arrange a billet for Colonel Corelli.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Handwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen to SBS.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Handwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS at Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen congratulates Sam on his recent knighthood, and complains about his treatment and lack of recognition by the Military Forces he serves.
Ketchen, H.D.B.A handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen discusses his plans with the military and he mentions the arrival of Clifford Sifton in England and wonders if Sifton would remember him from Canada and support him in his plans.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England.
Ketchen, H.D.B.A handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B Ketchen in France writing to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen sends his regrets that Sam is giving up his military command and returning to Canada, and discusses further his own position in the military, and the possibility he may be sent ot England.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Handwritten letter with envelope sent from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In this letter Ketchen describes a successful operation his 6th Brigade performed, and attaches a copy of meesages of congratulations he received as a result.
Ketchen, H.D.B.One piece of paper written on Militia and Defence, Canada letterhead, with SBS's signature and a numerical amount (876.18).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy leather bound; notebook style; hand-written entries Notes about supplies and equipment
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Notebook style; hand-written entries Dates on cover: 1915-1917; inside of book, notes dated: 1917, 1919
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Department of Militia and Defence of the Dominion of Canada Annual Report, 1885. Printed by Order of Parliament, 1886.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed annual report of the [Department of Militia and Defence of the Dominion of Canada], 1890.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Department of Militia and Defence of the Dominion of Canada. Supplementary Report: Organization, Equipment, Despatch and Service of the Canadian Contingents During The War in South Africa 1899-1900. Published in Ottawa, 1901. Two copies of report.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten and copied District Orders - 95, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten and copied District Orders - 97, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies with a third copy of page 2)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten and copied District Orders - 98, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 1pp (two copies)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canadians in Khaki South Africa 1899-1900: Official Correspondence Nominal Roll Casualties etc. Montreal: The Herald Publishing Co., 1900. (The section on Lord Strathcona’s Horse has been annotated by SBS with added figures and words; some loose pages)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canadians in Khaki South Africa 1899-1900: Official Correspondence Nominal Roll Casualties etc. Montreal: The Herald Publishing Co., 1900. (The section on Lord Strathcona’s Horse has been annotated by SBS with added figures and words; second copy)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A typewritten copy of a letter, with attachments, sent from SBS to the Honorable Hugh John Macdonald describing his perceived unfair treatment by the Canadian Military, 18 Jun 1917.
Macdonald, Hugh John, SirTyped copy (2) of a letter sent to Colonel Robert Rogers from SBS discussing his visit to the British and French fronts, and his perceived unfair treatment by the Canandian Military.
Rogers, Robert, Hon., 1864-1935Typewritten letter from SBS to Sir George Perley concerning the command of the 1st Canadian Divisision, and a sheet of notes for an interview with Perley to be held June 21, 1917.
Perley, George Halsey, SirFrench and Belgian Troop Reports Reports on campaign operations in France and Belgium sent to SBS for his information; includes information on the Battles of St Eloi, The Somme, and Vimy Ridge; includes an explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1969]. Typewritten
Ketchen, H.D.B.Typewritten report entitled: "Notes by Major-General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, K.C.M.G., C.M.V.O. on Some of the Work and Recommendations With Which he was Concerned While in England as G.O.C. Shorncliffe Command". Written, ca. after November 1916 when the Canadian Expeditionary Force was re-organized and R.E.W. Turner assumed the command that had been SBS's.
Steele, HarwoodStanding Orders for the Sewell Camp, 1913, Available to all Troops Encamped at Sewell, by Col. S.B. Steele Commanding M.D. No. 10. Printed by Headquarters, Military District No. 10, Winnipeg. Note: Orders are glued into Family Scrapbook #7.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A printed business card for Lieut-Col. J. Hilliard Rorke, Officer Commanding 248th O.S. Bn. C.E.F.
The 248th Battalion, which was authorized on 1 May 1917 as the '248th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF',33 embarked for Great Britain on 2 June 1917.34 Its personnel were absorbed by the '8th Reserve Battalion, CEF' on 21 June 1917 to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field.35 The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1917.36
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canada. House of Commons Debates for Monday, January 22, 1917. A notation on the cover of one copy of the publication says to refer to page 46, where there is a transcription of conversation between Sir Robert Borden and Sir Sam Hughes, re: SBS's fitness for 'command' in First World War.
Two copies of publication.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canada. House of Commons Debates for Monday, August 27th, 1917.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919