“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Notes on Elementary Field Training: Part 1. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed by S.B.S in centre of book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Notes on Elementary Field Training: Part II. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed ‘S.B.Steele Major Gen. at front of book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Some Notes on Artillery: Considered from an Infantry Standpoint. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-191912th Divisional Training Map Printed at the Ordinance Survey Office, Southampton, England References parish boundaries, rural districts, urban districts, and municipal boroughs Dimensions: 54 x 73 cm Scale: 1 inch to 1 mile
Map has handwritten signature on it [H.H. Hebden, Captain, D. Co 3 8/R.F.]
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Altham, E.A. Maps Illustrating the Principles of War. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1914. (book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Altham, E.A. The Principles of War Historically Illustrated. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1914. (book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919An Army Schoolmaster. Guide to Official Letter Writing, Orders, &c. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. Vol. 24. Chatham: Gale and Polden, Brompton Works, 18[86]. (signed ‘S.B. Steele Macleod May/92’ in front of book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919An Instructor. Rapid Training of Recruits: A Practical Scheme. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1916. (missing spine, unattached front cover)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Aylmer, F.J. Protection in War. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees Ltd., 1912. (signed by S.B.S.)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bacon, E.V. A Chart of the New Company Drill with Explanatory Diagrams and Notes. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bennett-Goldney, Francis. The First Arrivals of Wounded at Folkestone Pier and the Early Importance and Developments of the Bevan Military Hospital at Sandgate. London: William Clowes and Sons. Limited, 191[7]. (inscribed on front cover: ‘For dear Mrs. Steele with love from the Authors Francis Bennett-Goldney June 1917’)
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Birchall, A.P. Rapid Training of a Company for War. London: Gale & Polden Limited, 1914. (inscribed “with the author’s compliments Jan. 1915”)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Brett, Maurice V. Maxims of War. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1905. (signed ‘SB Steele 1st Sept 1912 and signed both Harwood Steele and S.B. Steele by Marie Steele at front of book)
Steele, HarwoodArmy Order:”Augmentation of the Army” Printed by the War Office, 21 August 1914. Note: Order is glued into Family Scrapbook #7.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Coddington, F.J.O. The Young Officer’s Guide to Military Law. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1916. (signed by S.B.S with name and [title])
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Collins, G.R.N. Pocket Manual of Military Law and Procedure. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1916. (inscribed ‘with compliments of G.R.N. Collins’)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typed 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, SirA 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, SirLarge bound diary with printed directory in front of book. The book was probably kept in a central office with different persons making hand-written entries; some typed memoranda glued in diary.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Delme-Radcliffe, C. and J.W. Lewis. A Territorial Army in Being: A Practical Study of the Swiss Militia. London: John Murray, 1908.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Demangel, J. Questions and Answers on Tactics: For Examinations for Promotion, Staff College Etc. 12th ed. London: A. Bradford, 1907. (signed twice by S.B. Steele, and includes title: DOC 10 & 13, dated 1st April, 1909)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Denison, George T. A History of Cavalry From the Earliest Times: With Lessons for the Future. 2nd ed. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1913. (inscribed to Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. “with the compliments of The Author”; Marie Steele has also written both Harwood Steele’s and S.B. Steele’s names in the front of the book)
Steele, HarwoodDenison, George T. Soldiering in Canada. Toronto: George N. Morang and Company (Limited), 1900. (dedicated to S.B.S by author)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Divisional Orders by Major General S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O., Commander 2nd Division C.E.F. Typewritten Divisional Orders issued between May 17th to May 22nd, 1915 for the S.S. Megantic. Includes correspondence and numbered orders; 12 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Ferguson, D. How to Become a Drill Instructor. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., 1908.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919French 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.Small published volume: Fuller, Captain J.F.C. Training Soldiers for War. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd. 1914
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Gall, H.R. Questions and Answers on “Field Service Regulations Part 1 (Operations) 1909”. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1910. (signed on inside cover: ‘SB Steele 24.6.12’)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Gilbert, Gerald. The Evolution of Tactics. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1907. (inscribed on inside front cover: ‘To Col SB Steele, C.B.M.V.O. with the seasons best wishes [A…] Xmas ’08; also signed ‘S.B. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. Army. Aids to Manoeurvre Duties. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., 1905.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. Army. Instruction in Bayonet Fighting. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 190[8]. (stamped on front cover: District Officer Commanding Mil’y Dist. No. 13”)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. Army. Manual of Physical Training. 1908. Reprint, London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1914. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. War Office. Cavalry Training. 1912. Reprint, London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1915. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Great Britain. War Office]. Dress Regulations for the Officers of the Army (Including the Militia). London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1904. (loose page and tearing of cover at binding)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Great Britain. War Office]. Encampments Made Easy: In Accordance with Combined Training and Manual of Military Engineering, Together with Details of Pitching and Striking Tents and Marquees. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Limited, 1903. (inscribed “with the author’s compliments Jan. 1915”)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. War Office. Field Service Regulations: Part II. 1909. Reprint, London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1913. (‘D.O.C. M.D. 10 written on title page)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. War Office. General Staff. Bayonet Training. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1916. (signed by S.B.S.; front cover is loose)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. War Office. Handbook of the 18-PR. QF. Gun. Land Service. London: Published by Authority, 1915.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Great Britain. War Office]. Handbook of the Range=Finder Infantry, No. 2. (Barr & Stroud). 31-5 Inches Base. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1916. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele’)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. War Office. Infantry Training: 4-Company Organizations. London: Published by Authority, 1914.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Great Britain. War Office]. Manual of Military Law. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1914. (stamped District Officer Commanding Military District No. 10 Jun 15 1914, and the initials D.O.C. also written on page)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Great Britain. War Office]. Staff Manual. War. Provisional. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1912. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele Major Genl’)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Great Britain. War Office. Training and Maneuvre Regulations. London: Published by Authority, 1913.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Haking, R.C.B. Staff Rides and Regimental Tours. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1908. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hale, Lonsdale. What to Observe and How to Report It. 8th ed. London: High Rees, Ltd., 1906. (signed in front by S.B.Steele, Major Gen.)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hamley, Edward Bruce. The Operations of War Explained and Illustrated. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1914. (signed S.B. Steele, Nov. 1909 in front of book, and signed twice more, once by SBS and once by Marie Steele)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hornby, M.L. How to March. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919James, W. H. Modern Strategy: An Outline of the Principles Which Guide the Conduct of Campaigns to Which is Added a Chapter on Modern Tactics. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1914. (signed by S.B. Steele)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Jennings-Bramly, H. The Execution of Infantry Entrenchments: and Notes on Various considerations Affecting Them. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1908. (signed twice by S.B.S with name, title, and place (Winnipeg, Canada))
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Kennedy, H.G. ed. History of the 101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers: Allied with the royal Munster Fusiliers 1908-1913. [Edmonton]: Pierce & Kennedy, 191[4]. (burgundy vinyl cover inscribed in gold lettering’ Col. S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O. D.O.C., M.D. NO. 10 Fort Osborne Barracks Winnipeg Compliments Lieut.-Colonel W.F.W. Carstairs)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen. Includes news clipping.
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.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.