There are ten items in this section; the material all refers to the Boer War in South Africa, and was probably collected or referred to by SBS while taking part in the war with Lord Strathcona's Horse

Handwritten note by Maye Steele acknowledging receipt of advance pay for SBS from F.W. Taylor of the Bank of Montreal.

An invitation from Government House in Capetown, inviting SBS to make the acquaintance of "His Excellency" (illegible name).

An attached letter from cousin [Sheila] Lindsay in Salt Lake addressed to "My dear Maye".

Colonel Steele's Awarding of the Royal Victorian Order, Member of the Fourth Class. Includes membership warrants and a printed booklet: "The Statutes of the Royal Victorian Order".

B. Lawrence & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

B. Lawrence & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries (page 2)

A memo written by [A. Wm. Gorolic] on The Russell Hotel (Ottawa) letterhead, with details about badges

Black and White Newspaper. No. 465—Vol. XVIII, New York: Saturday, January 13, 1900

Black and White Newspaper. No. [465]—Vol. XVIII, New York: Saturday, January 13, 1900 (extract; torn and stained)

Black and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, New York: Saturday, February 17, 1900. (second copy of newspaper

Black and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, [United Kingdom]: Saturday, February 3, 1900. (includes a short article on SBS, pp. 162)

A Boer War intelligence map for the Lydenburg District detaililng Boer Commando positions at Machadodorp; hand-drawn and labelled.

Canadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, General Sam Hughes; also includes correspondence with Lady Strathcona [Lord Strathcona's daughter], re: her financing of Canadian reinforcements. Typewritten

Canadians 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)

Canadians 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)

Printed card from the City Club of Halifax extending the priviliges of their Club to SBS for two weeks, signed by [N.L.] Brown, Secretary and dated March 15, 1900. Includes envelope.

A negative image printed on paper of a souvenir poster published by The Slater Shoe Company of Montreal to honor "The Strathcona Horse"; three photos are on the poster with Queen Victoria in the centre and Lord Strathcona on one side and SBS on the other side.

Correspondence, incoming and outoing, related to Steele's clearing his name from charges of inappropriate behavior at this banquet held in honour of Lord Strathcona's Horse returning from the South African Boer War. File is marked by H.S. 'for use only if necessary'). Includes correspondence referencing the publishing of W.T.R. Preston's book: "The Life and Times of Lord Strathcona, with its section referring to an inappropriate toast made at this banquet Handwritten and typewritten documents

DeWaal & Co. Ironmongers (Cape Town) invoice for enamelled plates

Handwritten and copied District Orders - 95, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies)

Handwritten 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)

Handwritten and copied District Orders - 98, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 1pp (two copies)

District Orders 95,97 & 98: Embarkation Orders; Ship rules.

Printed envelopes and stationery for the "Elder Dempster Line" with the words 'Transport "Monterey"' and 'Strathcona's Horse' printed at the top of the letter paper, along with a black and white photo of Lord Strathcona and the S.S. Monterey. The Company flag is also featured on the letterhead and envelope. There four sheets of the letterhead and four envelopes; one of the envelopes is addressed" 'Lt. Col. Steele Comd. Strathcona's Horse H.M. Trropship "Monterey".

Evans, W. Sanford. The Canadian Contingents and Canadian Imperialism: A Story and a Study. Toronto: The Publishers’ Syndicate, Ltd., 1901. (inscribed to Col. S.B. Steele, CB, M.V.O. Affectionate regards from C.A. Harwood Jany. 1/04 )

G. Black, Direct Importer of General Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, invoice for '3 Oil Baize'

General Correspondence – Congratulatory letters, re: Steele’s appointment to lead Strathcona’s Horse command in South Africa, etc. Includes a letter from his older step-brother, John Steele and a letter from A.M. Jarvis station at the Dalton Trail Post. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Various personal letters including from William Ogilvie; A.R Macdonell; A.M. Jarvis; T.B. Strange; and a telegram sent to C.A. Harwood, re: police uniform. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Congratulatory letters, etc. re: Lord Strathcona’s Horse and South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Letters wishing Steele success in South Africa. Handwritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from R. Belcher, and a letter form Harold M. Daly reassuring SBS that he would support him over the 'scandalous report' criculating about the SAC [banquet]. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from former South African colleagues, as well as a letter from someone at The Ottawa Free Press expressing his frustration at not yet hearing from Lord Strathcona for a planned history of the regiment; includes a letter from A.M. Jarvis with an attached typed chart titled: “Measurements of Eskimos taken at Herschel Island 1908...”, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes further correspondence from the Ottawa Free press writer researching a book on the Lord Strathcona’s Regiment; a letter and attached clipping from T. Bland Strange, etc. Handwritten.

Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from H.A. Constantine, widow of Charles Constantine; [A. Miller], a writer working on a history of Lord Strathcona's Horse; correspondence around trying to locate a missing man, Percy W. Black; and a letter from G.A. French. Handwritten; typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including the manuscript being prepared on the history of Lord Strathcona’s Horse; a letter to the author of this historical manuscript providing him with a list of addresses of original members of Strathcona’s Horse (copy attached with correspondence); and a letter from R.J. Gwynne discussing boy scouts and a proposed Cadet Corps, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letter, re: a letter from Andrew Miller wondering what direction to take with publishing his manuscript on Lord Strathcona’s Horse, upon the recent death of Lord Strathcona. Handwritten.

Printed booklet with General Orders, 1901. On page 9 of the booklet is noted the promotion to Brevet rank of Lietenant-Colonel S.B. Steele, South African Constabulary, late Commanding "Strathcona's Horse".

General Route Order No. 213: arrival instructions from South Africa aboard the S.S. "Lake Erie" to England.

George Findlay & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for kitchen and canteen supplies

Green Point Camp, near Cape Town, 'B' Squadron mess statement

Printed card from the President and Committe of the Halifax Club extending the priviliges of their Club to SBS and the Officers of "Strathcona's Horse" during their stay in Halifax.

H.W. Markham (Cape Town) invoice for a rubber bath

An extract from a printed document, with a picture of SBS in his LSH uniform and text recognizing his appointment to Fourth Class of Victorian Order; included is a quote from SBS responding to the King's speech. On the attached page are two photographs of nursing sisters who accompanied the Canadian contingent to South Africa, Sarah Forbes and Marcella P. Richardson. The caption under their photographs is: "Our Own Angels".

Roll of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King; handwritten; 3 pp (oversized)

Invoice from Ironmongery Warehouse, Cape Town for "1 canteen for 8".

Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo and pencilled word "cake" on verso

Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo

Handwritten invoice for telegrams and messages submitted to Captain J.F. Macdonald and Strathcona's Horse; forwarded by Captain E.F. Mackie to O.C. Strathcona Horse for approval and recommendation.

A handwritten note with supplies listed; no name on memo and some pencilled notes (numbers) on verso

J. & M. Lewin invoice (Cape Town) for hardware supplies

Warwicik House (J.&M. Lewin) invoice for crockery and utensils, etc.

J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

Printed map of Johannesburg-Heidelberg “Compiled and drawn in Surveyor General’s Office, Pretoria from farm surveys under direction of Major H.M. Jackson R.E.

Koch & Dixie (Cape Town) invoice for stove, oven and bush plates

Typewritten letter from F.W. Taylor, Bank of Montreal regarding LSH accounts and payments.

A handwritten letter from Lord Dundonald to SBS, discussing the conduct of some of the men of S.B. Steele's regiment, and stressing the importance of orders being carried out. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter to SBS from Chas. {Wooly?] thanking Steele for the interest he took in his son Tom who served with LSH under Steele.

Typewritten letter to SBS from F.W. White, NWMP Comptroller, mentioning that Lord Strathcona is requesting a copy of a diary of Strathcona's Horse while in South Africa.

Handwritten letter to SBS from [? Lennon] Government House, Capetown, acknowledging Steele's report to 'His Excellency'.

Handwritten letter to SBS from Mrs. I.A. Johnstone asking for information about her son's death in South Africa.

Handwritten letter regarding horses to be transported on the S.S. Monterey for South Africa.

Typewritten letter to SBS from Henry J. Brereton, asking for an address of an LSH Captain.

Handwritten letter to SBS from Thos. J. Davis asking about the particulars surrounding his son's death in South Africa.

Handwritten letter from I.H. William confirming that SBS will be visiting 'His Excellency' at Government House, Capetown.

Typewritten letter to SBS from J. Lyons Biggar, various matters.

Typewritten letter to SBS from J. Lyons Biggar discussing various matters and with an attached stores list.

Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Secretary to Lord Strathcona, with attached memo sent to the Bank of Montreal, re: payment to Steele from W. Munro.

Typewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Lord Strathcona's secretary, re: various matters.

Handwritten letter to SBS from Lord Dundonald, tribute to Steele and LSH.

Handwritten letter to SBS from Lord Dundonald, re: transport complaint.

Handwritten letter to SBS from H.F. Nicholls requesting a signature on his discharge papers from LSH so he can pursue his B.C. scrip.

Correspondence from SBS's brother-in-law (Auguste); various matters but includes a discussion about the design of a statue to honor the role of the LSH during the South African War, attached sketches and news clipping.

Typewritten letter to SBS from Aubrey White, Assistant Commissioner, re: military land grants.

Handwritten letter to SBS from Lt. Percy Fall at Sabi Drift reporting on men in his command.