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              2008.1.1.1.1.235.2 · Item · 20 May 1902
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              A handwritten letter to Marie Steele from Inspector Alex Jarvis with the NWMP in the Yukon. He writes about people and changes in Dawson, and discusses his thoughts about leaving the force. Marie sent this letter to Sam in a letter she wrote dated June 17th, 1902.

              Jarvis, A.M.
              Business Interests: Speeches
              2008.1.1.4.35 · File · [ca. 1907-1909]
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Speeches given by SBS to various gatherings; topics include: Lord Strathcona's Trust; Red River expedition; military defence; and NWMP and the early West. There are several copies of some speeches

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              Complaint Report, 1889
              2008.1.2.1.3.3 · File · 16 Jan. 1889
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Statement of complaint taken by S.B. Steele from Samuel [Hetherington], a NWMP Sergeant.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.3.1 · File · 1889, 1890, 1902-1909
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Letters sent to SBS from Father Lacombe, declaring his support of Steele's potential promotion, and general descriptions of his work; includes a hand-written declaration from Father Lacombe on the 6th of January 1890, declaring that Steele is unmarried, and of good character. Handwritten and typewritten documents

              Lacombe, Albert, Father
              2008.1.1.1.3.6 · File · 1905-1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence – Individuals: Roger Pocock Correspondence with Roger Pocock, largely incoming, although includes SBS’s article he wrote, entitled: “Conduct of Irregular Horse” for Pocock’s book: The Frontiersman’s Pocketbook; many of the letters are written on Legion of Frontiersman letterhead, and includes early letters regarding the start-up of the Legion of Frontiersmen, and a printed brochure about this organization. The 1910 letter discusses Steele’s book, and goes into detail about Roger’s view of politics, the boy scouts, theatre, his lecture tour, etc. The 1914-1915 letters discuss the war, Steele and Pocock’s roles in the war, and Pocock’s comments about Harwood’s writing and the publication of his first book of poetry. Handwritten; Typewritten

              Pocock, Roger
              2008.1.1.2.7 · Item · 01 Jan. 1892 - 20 Oct. 1892
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Cloth-bound daily journal with hand written entries from Fort Macleod; one memo written to SBS from [D.L. Meetison] requesting a loan, removed from diary and placed behind it in file.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.2.9 · Item · 01 Jan. 1893 - 17 Mar. 1893
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; very brief entries, largely empty; one cash accounts notation at back of journal.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.2.20 · Item · 01 Jan. 1899 - 02 Jun. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries, written at Dawson, Skagway, and Lake Bennett. A list of letters mailed and accounts register kept at end of journal.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.2.20 · Item · 1 Jan 1899 - 2 Jun. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Cloth-bound; hand-written entries List of letters mailed and cash accounts register maintained at back of journal Journal stamped "1898", but used in 1899

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.3.1.7 · Item · [08 Feb.] 1879 - 31 Dec. 1879
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Daily journal; hand-written entries; inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Fort Macleod, February 8 1879 Fort Macleod, Fort Walsh Cash accounts record at back of diary

              Macdonell, Alexander R.
              2008.1.1.3.1.8 · Item · 28 Feb. 1881 - 30 Dec. 1881
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Daily journal; hand-written entries; report at beginning of diary Inscribed in front with the following names: Chamberlain, Ashe, Brown, Molson, [Mountar], Sinclair; on inside pages are written: "Received February 28 1881, A.R. Macdonell, Inspector NWM Police"; "The four great evils of the day by Cardinal Manning"; and "J.F. Ruttan, Land Agent, Main Street, Winnipeg, Man." Manitoba area Cash accounts records at back of diary

              Macdonell, Alexander R.
              2008.1.1.3.1.9 · Item · 01 Jan. 1882 - 08 Jan. 1883
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Daily journal; hand-written entries Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain and region Cash accounts and mail received and sent recorded at back of diary

              Macdonell, Alexander R.
              2008.1.1.3.1.10 · Item · 09 Jan. [1884] - 19 Jan. [1884]; 01 Jan. 1902 - 08 Jan. 1902; 1900 - 1902
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Daily Journal; hand-written entries; much of diary is blank Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain, Maple Creek, Regina Cash accounts records, fairly detailed, at front and back of diary

              Macdonell, Alexander R.
              2008.1.1.3.1.12 · Item · 01 Jan. 18[86] - 18 Dec. 18[86]; 1888-1891
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Daily journal; hand-written entries; many blank pages Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Supt. NWMP, 5/1/86; other names and figures written in front of diary [Wood Mountain and region] Cash accounts records at back of diary

              Macdonell, Alexander R.
              2008.1.1.3.1.13 · Item · 08 Mar. 1887, 16 Apr. 1887 - 10 Sep. 1887
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Daily journal; hand-written entries; begins with notations on March 8th: "Our marriage day"; many blank pages and intermittent entries Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Wood Mountain, April 23, 1877

              Macdonell, Alexander R.
              2008.1.1.3.1.14 · Item · 03 Apr. 1889; 31 May 1889 - 31 Dec. 1889
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Daily journal; hand-written entries Inscribed in front with names and addresses and short notations [Lethbridge, Fort Macleod] Cash accounts records at back of diary

              Macdonell, Alexander R.
              2008.1.1.1.2.36 · File · 07 Feb. 1891
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Letter to SBS from Gordon E. Corbould, New Westminster, B.C. , re: supporting SBS for Commissionership. Handwritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.41 · File · Mar. 1892
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Includes a letter of apology from L.W. Herchmer, re: remarks about SBS and Mrs. Steele. Handwritten.

              Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMP
              2008.1.1.1.2.42 · File · May 1892
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.

              Harwood, Robert William
              2008.1.1.1.2.52 · File · 25 Mar. 1895
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Letter to Colin Genge from F.W. Haultain, re: use of government scrapers. Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.57 · File · 15 Apr. 1897
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – From D.A.S. Strickland, re: Steele family’s possible move to the Yukon. Handwritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.66 · File · May 1898
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – From friends and family including H.B. Runnall, H. Oliver, cousin Esther Miller, J. [Acten], etc. Handwritten.

              MacGregor, Esther Miller (Marian Keith)
              2008.1.1.1.2.68 · File · Jul. 1898
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – From friends and family etc., many congratulating SBS on his Yukon promotion. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.67 · File · Jun. 1898
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – From acquaintances and friends; includes one letter written in French with an attached translation to English. Handwritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.82 · File · Nov. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Telegrams and letters, as above; queries about Steele’s possible service in South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2007.1.1.1.2.72 · File · Jan. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Telegram and copies of a letter presented to Eric Harvie, Glenbow Foundation in January 1968; letter dated 1899 requesting club membership. Handwritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.78 · File · Jul. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters from W. De Carle Hudson, and a letter commenting on a court-ordered death sentence. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.83 · File · Dec. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Telegrams and many letters congratulating Steele for his military appointment to South Africa; includes letter from his brother Jim; a note from his former instructor at the Military School in Toronto, Sergeant Major Teddy Rundle; and a letter (with accompanying letter of testimony) from Henry Boyle-Runnals, a doctor who practiced in the Klondike. Boyle-Runnals provides a letter of testimony to swear to Steele's character and that he never saw him under the influence of alcohol. Included also is a letter from H.B. Jayne in which he discusses the upcoming Manitoba election, Clifford Sifton, and other politicians including James Allan Smart. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Boyle-Runnalls, Harry, 1857-1913
              2008.1.1.1.2.73 · File · Feb. - Mar. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – From family friends including cousin Esther Miller, a letter from Marie Steele’s sister, Mrs. Alice Harwood Farish with a note from Marie added to the end of the letter; a telegram, and private letter from the Commissioner’s Office in Dawson. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Farrish, Alice
              2008.1.1.1.2.74 · File · Mar. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Includes letters from A.R. Macdonell; a reference check; and from C.A. Harwood discussing problems with the postal system. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Harwood, C.A.
              2008.1.1.1.2.75 · File · Apr. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Includes letter from [A.M.] Jarvis with attached letter from Marie Steele; memo; a personal letter from A.B. Perry; and a note to “John” from Steele. Handwritten.

              Jarvis, A.M.
              2008.1.1.1.2.80 · File · Sep. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Includes a letter of introduction for Sam Steele for the U.S. Senate; various personal letters from friends and family commenting on Steele’s approaching departure; included is a Yukon River Transportation Company pass. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.81 · File · Oct. 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Various personal letters from family and friends, many related to Steele’s departure from the Yukon and interest in his future plans; includes letters from H.B. Jayne providing support and a letter of testimony regarding SBS's character while serving with the NWMP in the Yukon.. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Jayne, H.B.
              2008.1.1.1.2.122 · File · Apr. 1903
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter suggesting that Steele is entitled to scrip for his service in the “North West Rebellion 1885.” Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.149 · File · Jan. - Feb. 1906
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes one outgoing letter from Steele and a letter from A.C. Macdonell, writing from Battleford on Royal North-West Mounted Police stationary . Also includes letters and a draft Legion of Frontiersmen programme sent to SBS from the L of F secretary regarding financing for the Legion. Handwritten; Typewritten

              Macdonell, Albert Edward Cortland
              2008.1.1.1.2.155 · File · Oct. 1906
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters re: various matters; includes a letter and attached clippings from the widow of Major Percy E. Henderson, a military officer and writer, and a letter from a former NWMP colleague. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.159 · File · Feb. 1907
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from George E. Laidlaw; C.A. Harwood; R. Belcher; John B. Bright; etc.; also a letter written from Steele to C.A. Harwood commenting on a recently published NWMP history, discussing some perceived errors in the book. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Belcher, Robert
              2008.1.1.1.2.189 · File · Jul 1909
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from colleagues and friends such as: [H.?] Irving; A.L. Haydon; R.J. Gwynne; E.B. Edwards; Hugh Davidson; E.G. (Teddy)Rundle; and others. Handwritten.

              Gwynne, R.J.
              2008.1.1.1.2.196 · File · Feb. 1910
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from A.W. Strange. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.234 · File · May 1913
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence regarding Steele’s Memoirs; letter from a former NWMP colleague asking for assistance; and a letter from the Chief Surveyor, Province of Saskatchewan. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Niblett, Mollie Glen
              2008.1.1.1.2.264 · File · May 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              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.

              Harwood, C.A.
              2008.1.1.1.2.287 · File · May 1917
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes letters from family and friends: W.D. Bruce, Fred B. Denison, Edward Evans, A.M. Jarvis, Ellen Gill, and others; a letter sent to Captain Bennett Goldney with a message for Steele from Queen Alexandra; *also letters sent from SBS to his cousin James B. Clarke, and to his brother-in-law, C.A. Harwood, re: Steele’s treatment by the ‘Canadian Authorities’, ( letters marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’); several copies of the May 4th letter to A.C. Harwood; a copy of a letter SBS wrote to Colonel Fortescue, Comptroller R NWMP with suggestions about the Police Force and the Canadian Military. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Clarke, J.B.
              2008.1.1.1.2.300 · File · Apr 1918
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; letters from family and friends including C.A. Harwood; information from the British Empire Land Settlement League of which Steele is named a Vice-President; * a letter from SBS to Minnie [Carstairs] describing his post-retirement plans, etc. (marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’). Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Harwood, C.A.
              2008.1.2.1.1.76.1 · Item · 27 Jan 1889
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              1 p. letter, hand-written on lined paper, by SBS; seal affixed; statement prepared by Sam Steele asking for North-West Mounted Police assistance in capturing three men suspected of stealing a band of horses from a Macleod district rance; seal affixed to document, 27 January 1889.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              Hunker Creek Reports
              2008.1.2.1.3.8 · File · 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Hand-written intelligence reports sent to Colonel Steele, reporting on activities on the Creek, including claim owner infractions; includes one undated report extract.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.2.1.3.8.2 · Item · 20 May 1899
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              A handwritten report sent to Col. S.B. Steele from an underground NWMP officer, [N.G. Della Tarre], reporting on claim owners on Hunker Creek defrauding the Dominion Government. 3 pp.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.3.12.12 · Item · [ca. 1909]
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Typewritten manuscript about Lieut. James F. Macleod, and draft memoir material in Sam's handwriting on this same subject

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.2.1.1.77.1 · Item · 10 Oct. 1896
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Handwritten letter sent from SBS in Fort Macleod to "My dear Galbraith", discussing the Charcoal Blood Indian murder case; 19 October 1896; 3 pp.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.2.1.1.3.1 · Item · 21 Dec. 1885
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              A hand-written letter to Major General Strange from Trooper Edward Cole, re: payment for a horse used with the Steele's Scouts.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919