Typewritten letter extract form a friend who once lived in Dawson.
Sans titreExtract of a copied letter sent to SBS from C.A. Harwood, and enclosed with Marie's letter to SBS of July 27, 1899.
Sans titreCopy of a typewritten letter written by A.M. Jarvis to J.B. Clarke concerning the claim "The Soldiers Three", and sent to SBS in a letter from Marie dated June 30th, 1901.
Sans titreFile contains a newsclipping sent to SBS from Marie: an article published in the Montreal Gazette titled: "Killed Prisoners"
Attached wedding invitation enclosed in a letter to SBS from Marie dated August 3rd, 1902. The invitation is from Captain J. O'Donnell of S.A.C. inviting SBS to the wedding of his daughter Mabel to Captain J. Sholto Douglas, also of S.A.C.
Sans titreA bound note book, stamped with gold lettering: "Daily Journal 1892 N.W.M.P.". Only a few entries in journal; appear to be listings of house-hold good (dishes, pictures, linens, etc.) Perhaps maintained by Marie Steele.
Sans titreHandwritten entries kept by SBS while in the Yukon; includes notes about building construction, by-law information; creek notes, etc.
Sans titreSmall pocket notebook containing notes, financial deposits, an itemized list for move to England, etc.
Sans titreBound address book
Sans titreCarbon paper notebook; largely unused
Sans titreAddresses and register of letters received and written, with a brief description about the subject of said letters Hand-written entries
Sans titreLetter register and address book: A-N Includes brief descriptions about contents of letters received; some recorded addresses
Sans titreLetter register and address book: O-Z Brief description about contents of letters received; some recorded addresses
Sans titreLetter register and address book: A-Z Brief description about contents of letters received; some recorded addresses
Sans titreNote attached from Harwood Steele states: "record in Gen. Steele's own hand of letters he wrote ... (some military and important)"
Sans titreCloth-bound address book, gold stamped: "Where is is?"
Sans titreTwo engraved copper plates and three pen nibs
Sans titreLetter register and address book: A-Z Brief description about contents of letters received; some recorded addresses
Sans titreBound address book
Sans titreEngraved plate cardboard cover with business sticker for A. Rosenthal, Jeweler, Ottawa
Printed calling cards: "Major Gen. S.B. Steele/Inspector General Western Canada"
Sans titrePrinted calling cards, inscribed as in file title
Sans titreEngraved plate wrap stationary for Major. Gen. S.B. Steele (see Box 67)from Southwoods, Heraldic Stationers, London
Printed calling cards: "Colonel and Mrs. S.B. Steele/Skinner's Court, Pretoria"; others are just printed with "Colonel & Mrs. S.B. Steele". There are added notations on some of the cards, and the Pretoria cards also have printed on the top left corner "1st and 3rd Friday".
Sans titreBound book with hand-written entries
Sans titreLetter to SBS from [F.N Ayhne] at Wolf Creek. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to James Steele from [?] at Fort Walsh. Photocopy.
Sans titreLetters to SBS from [G.W.M. Halton], The British American Ranche Co., Cochrane, Alberta; Beaver Dam. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to Sam Steele from [?], re: real estate in Alberta and other general matters. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From H.B. Runnalls, Skagway, Alaska and wedding congratulatory telegram. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from Eliza Macgillis, maternal grandmother of Marie Harwood. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter written by Sam Steele to his future father-in-law, asking for Marie Harwood’s hand in marriage. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from George Cowan, Fort Steele. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from F.A.W. McVittie, Standard Life Insurance agent – wedding congratulations. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from L.S. Ainsworth, Victoria Park Road. Handwritten.
Sans titreEnvelope with a return address for the Fire Department, City of New York, Bureau of Combustibles. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Wedding congratulatory letters. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from [E.A. Gopage], Creaton Lodge [half-sister to SBS?]. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from [R.L. D. Galbraithe], Fort Steele, B.C. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Discussion of Commissionership for SBS. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from R.W. Harwood, SBS’s father-in-law; includes an attached letter to Harwood from John A. Macdonald, re: promotion for SBS. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from Gordon E. Corbould, New Westminster, B.C. , re: supporting SBS for Commissionership. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from James Ross, The Calgary and Edmonton Railway. Typewritten copy.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – To Cowdry from SBS, re: loan. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Includes a letter of apology from L.W. Herchmer, re: remarks about SBS and Mrs. Steele. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From George Cowan, Fort Steele, and [A.M. Jarvis]. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From parent concerning son’s death. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from George Cowan, Fort Steele, B.C., re: suggestion that SBS form Mining Company. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from [R.J. Grovner], personal letter describing his NWMP detachment at Big Bend. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from Robert Harwood. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence. Envelope.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from A.C. Macdonell, Lethbridge, Alberta. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from George Cowan. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Re: receipts
Sans titreAn envelope adressed to Major S.B. Steele at Fort Macleod and postmarked from Orillia, Ontario
Sans titreLetter to SBS from Cousin Essie Miller, Orillia, Ontario. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from F. Steele, Steele & Co., re: cattle business transaction and photograph orders. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From [J.S. Coliner], London, England. Typewritten copy.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Letter to Colin Genge from F.W. Haultain, re: use of government scrapers. Typewritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From A.R. Macdonell; Superintendent of Mines office. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from Grandmother Harwood, re: birth of Harwood Steele, son of Sam and Marie. Handwritten.
Sans titreTelegrams re: illness and death or Robert Harwood, SBS’s father-in-law. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From D.A.S. Strickland, re: Steele family’s possible move to the Yukon. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS and Marie Steele from Mrs. Harwood, Marie’s mother, re: death of her husband. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from Mary I. Macleod, wife of Colonel James F. Macleod. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from A.R. Macdonell. Handwritten.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from C.A. Harwood, brother-in-law. Typewritten copy.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from [?] Steele. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From friends and family including H.B. Runnall, H. Oliver, cousin Esther Miller, J. [Acten], etc. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From cousins Esther Miller. Orillia, Ontario, and Catherine Moon, Moonstone, Ontario; also a letter and account statement from the Hotel Vancouver. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From friends and family etc., many congratulating SBS on his Yukon promotion. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From acquaintances and friends; includes one letter written in French with an attached translation to English. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – A private letter from Clifford Sifton; miscellaneous letters; and a wedding invitation (Paris, France). Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Telegram and copies of a letter presented to Eric Harvie, Glenbow Foundation in January 1968; letter dated 1899 requesting club membership. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – From friends and includes one memo written by SBS. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Many from Fort Macleod friends, including A.R. Macdonell. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral 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.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Personal letter from John McIllree. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Includes letters from A.R. Macdonell; a reference check; and from C.A. Harwood discussing problems with the postal system. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sans titreGeneral 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.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Letter re: celebration of the Queen’s birthday. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, various; includes letters from Alice Harwood Farish, and A.R. Macdonell. Handwritten.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters from W. De Carle Hudson, and a letter commenting on a court-ordered death sentence. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sans titreGeneral 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.
Sans titreGeneral 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.
Sans titreGeneral Correspondence – Telegrams and letters, as above; queries about Steele’s possible service in South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sans titreGeneral 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.
Sans titreGeneral 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.
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