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2008.1.1.1.2.249 · File · Aug. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; many concern the sending of troop overseas for the War, and the possibility of Steele being named Commander; includes letters from H.J. Woodside who wrote to authorities to tell them that Steele was two years younger than his official age, hoping this might help in having Sam appointed; includes letters from family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.3.7.12 · Item · 23 Sep. 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora comments on her father's letter, mentioning her father's father. She has met a Lord Strathcona's veteran, Mr. John Barry, who served with Sam in South Africa, and she asks about Lord Milner. 3 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.16 · Item · 15 Nov. 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities, the books she is reading, and comments on people she has recently met. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.17 · Item · 21 Nov. 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her upcoming trip home for Christmas, the Christmas cards she is sending, and mentions her dental appointments. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.23 · Item · 29 Jan. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter and envelope from Flora Steele in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about general topics, and asks her father to please write all he can remember of his own family, so Flora can include it in the memoir she is writing of her life. 3 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.24 · Item · 07 Feb. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora tells her father that her mother is ill, and goes on to request further information about Sam's descendents for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.30 · Item · 12 Mar. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities in Calgary, books and movies she had read and seen, and discusses further her interest in the Steele family, etc. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.31 · Item · 26 Mar. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora quotes clippings that mention Sam Steele, writes about her activities, people she has heard from, and asks her father further questions about his family and experiences for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.32 · Item · 04 Apr. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora has further questions about her father's ancestors, and also asks Sam to recount any of the songs he sang to her and her siblings when they were young; includes general information about her life in Calgary. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.10.31 · Item · 08 Feb. 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A telegram sent from Harwood Steele in Hamilton, Ontario to his father, Sam Steele at Forst Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 8th, 1915. The telegram is around the issue of Harwood wanting to leave school and go to Orilla, Ontario.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.3.3.1.1.86 · File · May 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with Colonel Sam Hughes office regarding Officers for the Manoeuvres in Europe.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.1.87 · File · Jun. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding cadet camp; a letter from Colonel Sam Hughes stating that Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be made separate Divisions; and a letter from SBS to Hughes recommending Captain John Godson for a position of District Staff Adjutant, Military District No. 11. Handwritten; typewritten

Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
2008.1.3.3.1.1.98 · File · Dec. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments; Steele’s letter of thanks to J.D. Hazen, M.P. for his assistance in securing Steele’s promotion to Major-General; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

French, George Arthur
2008.1.3.3.1.1.29 · File · Feb. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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; letters from Senator [Leverett George DeVeber]; F.W. Borden; R.J. Gwynne; and E.F. Mackie; includes discussion about how the military district command will be assigned. Handwritten, typewritten

Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917
2008.1.3.3.1.1.33 · File · Jun. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence 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), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.1.42 · File · Jul. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from Percy Lake, re: thanking SBS and congratulating him on the recent camp.

Lake, Percy Henry Noel, General
2008.1.3.3.1.1.45 · File · Oct. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter to and from Percy Lake, re: Steele’s brevet rank inquiry, and a letter from Edwin McCormick, formerly of Lord Strathcona’s Horse.

Lake, Percy Henry Noel, General
2008.1.3.3.1.1.48 · File · Feb. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from J. Lyons Biggar, Department of Militia and Defence, and H. Acheson.

Biggar, J.L. , Major
2008.1.3.3.1.1.60 · File · Jan. 1912
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Memoranda and correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter from SBS to Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia and Defence, and other correspondence.

Birdwood, W.R.
2008.1.3.3.1.1.66 · File · Jul. 1912
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes hand-written correspondence from R.J. Gwynne; correspondence from to and from Sam Hughes, and others, re: military ranks, cadet camp, etc.

Gwynne, R.J.