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General Correspondence – Congratulatory letters and notes, re: Steele’s promotion to Major-General and appointment to Inspector-General for Western Canada. Folder 4 of 5. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence related to the “Forty Years” publication, letters of congratulations and correspondence between Steele and his publisher regarding Steele’s displeasure with aspects of the publication; letters expressing sympathy to Steele for a recent accident in which he broke his shoulder; a letter and attached photograph from T. Bland Strange; and letters from other acquaintances and colleagues. Includes a letter written on Legion of Frontiersmen letter head from ? Taylor. Handwritten; Typewritten

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; including a letter sent from Sam to the publishers of his Memoirs; a letter from Sam to C.A. Harwood; a letter from M.I. Macleod, widow of N.W.M.P. Commissioner James F. Macleod, thanking Sam for sending a copy of his book and commenting on the mention of her husband in said book, and letters received from family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Inspection Report – 98th Regiment Sent to SBS in his capacity as the District Officer Commanding M.D. No. 10, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Typewritten

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.

Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.

Handwritten letter to SBS in Winnipeg from H.D.B. Ketchen in Calgary.

Handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in Calgary to SBS in Winnipeg.

Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg. Includes hand-written extracts from a Confidential Report.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Winnipeg to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her train trip to Winnipeg, her father meeting her at the station, and then describes the sightseeing, shopping, and visiting she is doing in Winnipeg. 8 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Winnipeg to her father at Shorncliffe Camp in Kent, England. Flora talks about her and Gerrtrude's social activites in Winnipeg; describes being at Camp Sewell for Dominion Day, and talking to former NWMP officers from Macleod: Quartermaster Patterson, and George Casey, and assures her father that she and Gertrude are not worrying their mother. 9 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Clagary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora wishes her father a happy birthday, and describes the visiting she and her mother are doing in Calgary. She mentions Captain and Mrs. Mackie who just left Calgary for Edmonton. 2pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora staying at her Uncle Bob's in Monteal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about the visiting she has done, and discusses in more detail her thoughts about the English and attitudes towards Canadians, as well as discussing further the Free Masons, etc. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes that her mother is still not well and suffering with a bad bout of influenza. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses their general activities and comments on the weather, her father's health, and a news clipping about Colonel Irvine. 1 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope (addressed to Harwood Steele)from Flora in Winnipeg to her father in England. Flora writes in detail about her social activities, mentioning listening to music on a victrola, and boating on the river, etc. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Winnipeg to her father in Fort William, Ontario. Flora talks about spending time with Mrs. Ketchen, and sends a message to Captain Ketchen about the baby; and discusses general topics including drawing a four leaf clover at the end of her letter. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Winnipeg to her father at Camp Sewell, Manitoba. Flora talks about the visits and visitors they have enjoyed; mentions that all now have cameras, and her father should tell Captain Ketchen that Gertrude took a photograph of Allastair (Ketchen's son); Flora writes about general activities at home in Winnipeg. 3 pp.

Hand-written letter in which SBS discusses what will happen if he is not allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces in France.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Archibald Camerson Macdonell commenting on the written account he had been sent of SBS's father, Captaim Elmes Steele.

Handwritten letter to Marie from A.E. Christie, with a question about Strathcona Horse sheet music; the letter is dated December 14th, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie requesting a photograph of Harwood and commenting on Harwood joining the Armed Forces; the letter is dated August 28th, 1914.

Handwritten letter from a [Dale ?], talking about his experineces fighting fires in the U.S., and his various business interests; he knows the family and asks for Flora's address in Montreal so he might contact her when next in Montreal. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1909.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Dora Hawkins, writing from England; the letter is dated March 19th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Edith Davidson, thanking the Steele's for the Christmas gift they received from them.

Handwritten note to Marie from Edith Davidson with an acrostic poem written by her mother about SBS as a birthday gift to Marie; the letter is dated May 2nd, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Edward Hilliam writing from Salisbury and sharing general news and congratulating SBS on his promotion.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Essie, describing their trip and sharing general news; the letter is dated at Toronto July 22nd, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Essie, sharing general news; the letter is dated at Toronto June 19th, 1914.

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

Handwritten letter to Marie from Harry Edwards writing from Valcariter Camp.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Helen Mitchell writing to say how she enjoyed reading Harwood's poem; the letter is dated February 17th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [J. Henderson] of Toronto, writing about seeing and hearing Sam speak recently; the letter is dated December 22nd, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Jim Steele (SBS's brother) writing about the death of his daughter Jessie; the letter is dated July 26th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from J.D. Smith of Winnipeg who explains at length the problems a friend, Mr. Johnston is experiencing, and looking to the Steele's for financial help; attached is a letter to Smith from W.E. Fraser, a physician in Bashaw, Alberta. The letter is dated October 5th, 1912.

Handwritten letter from [Jean] Hughes, thanking Marie for her support at a meeting; the letter is postmarked June 7th, 1915 at Winnipeg.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Highfiled School Headmaster John H. Collinson writing about approving Harwood's requests for time to visit cousins; the letter is dated November 2nd, 1914.

Handwritten note from Laura Howe offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Typewritten note to accompany snapshots (not with letter); dated May 12th, 1915.

Typewritten copy of a poem about SBS recited at a Patriotic Concert by Spencer Wiggin and written by Fred Yates; the poem was sent to Marie from Mr. Wiggin.

Handwritten letter to Marie from the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. informing Marie she was elected patroness of the "Colonel Sam Steele Military Chapter"; included is a handwritten draft reply written by Marie.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend, Margaret Johnston, of Winnipeg; the letter is dated January 25th, 1916.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated September 28th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated March 2nd, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news and speaking of her admiration of SBS; letter is dated August 12th, 1912.

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 mother, full of family news including that of the separation of Marie's brother Frank from his wife Esther; the letter is dated June 9th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated April 20th, 1913.

Handwritten note from Mary Crawford offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Handwritten letter from Mathilda (Tillsie) Harwood talking about Victoria and Antoine's ('Toreador's') plans to pursue singing and dentistry. A snapshot of "Joe and her kiddie" is enclosed.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) writing about their stay in Victoria and Antoine's (Toreador's) plans to leave dentistry and go into real estate; the letter is dated January 6th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) sharing family news and saying how much Antoine enjoyed his visit with their family; the letter is dated March 27th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Maud Gillen of Winnipeg, sending Christmas greetings and enclosing two snapshots of her young son.

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Cowan of the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. providing information about their club and its activities; the letter is dated January 5th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [Nelle] Snider of Portage la Prairie inviting the Steele's to tea and for a visit; the letter is dated October 21st, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Nellie Wallis, written on hotel stationery at Brandon, Manitoba.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reggie, mentioning that he will be passing through Winnipeg on the train and would like to visit; the letter is dated from Montreal December 2nd, 1912.

Handwritten note to Marie, thanking her for the recent visit he and Cecil enjoyed with the Steele family.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend Winifred Talbot of Calgary sharing news of friends and family.