“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Notes on Elementary Field Training: Part 1. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed by S.B.S in centre of book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Notes on Elementary Field Training: Part II. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed ‘S.B.Steele Major Gen. at front of book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Some Notes on Artillery: Considered from an Infantry Standpoint. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-191912th Divisional Training Map Printed at the Ordinance Survey Office, Southampton, England References parish boundaries, rural districts, urban districts, and municipal boroughs Dimensions: 54 x 73 cm Scale: 1 inch to 1 mile
Map has handwritten signature on it [H.H. Hebden, Captain, D. Co 3 8/R.F.]
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding discipline investigations for Shorncliffe troops; many of the investigations revolve around reports of excessive drinking; includes a transcript of a meeting regarding ‘matters connected with the Department of Supplies and Transport, Shorncliffe'. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding various discipline matters, re: Shorncliffe troops. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding various discipline matters, re: Shorncliffe troops; many of the concerns revolve around drunkenness among the troops. Typewritten
Borden, Robert Laird, Sir2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Itinerary for a Military District No. 10 Inspection tour by SBS. On an attached note, Harwood Steele notes that the tour was proposed by Major H.D. B. Ketchen of Steele’s staff, whose handwriting appears on it, and H.S. also provides an update on Ketchen’s military career. One sheet. Typewritten with handwritten annotation
Steele, Harwood2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report instructions for inspection to be conducted August 4th by the Right-Honourable Mr. Bonar Law, Secretary of State for the Colonies, accompanied by Major-General The Honourable Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia and Defence. Typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-19212nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report instructions for inspection to be conducted September 2nd by His Majesty the King; includes an attached proposed programme of Inspection of Canadian Troops, in the Shorncliffe Command, as prepared by SBS. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection by Major General Steele of “The Fort Garry Horse” Regiment” at Shorncliffe. Typewritten. 2 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Programme of Inspection itineraries for Lieutenant-General Sir James Wolfe Murray, K.C.B.., Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, and for the visit of Lord Shaughnessy to Shorncliffe. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Inspection report for inspection conducted April 18th, 1916 of the 33rd Reserve Batallion from London, Ontario. Report completed by SBS, who was accompanied on Inspection by Brigadier-General J.C. MacDougall and Colonel Smart.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted during June, 1916. Includes inspections of the Canadian Training Division at Shorncliffe; the 92nd Highland Battalion, the 90th, 95th, 99th and 83rd Battalions. Includes a explanatory note about the material from Harwood Steele, (photocopy) ca. 1969 Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted during July, 1916. Includes inspections of the 13th, C.M.R., 104th, 94th, and 101st battalions and a draft for the Royal Canadian Regiment. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report for 151st Battalion inspected the 21st of October and correspondence about standard of recruiting in Canada and the concern that recent inspections reveal Battalions not meeting the standard. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted by SBS during May, 1917. Inspections primarily conducted for units recently arrived to Shorncliffe from Canada. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report and related correspondence for the inspection of Canadian troops conducted by SBS during February, 1918. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence from SBS to Sir Sam Hughes, in response to a conference held by Hughes at the Ritz Hotel, London. Includes Steele’s remarks and recommendations relative to the Canadian Expeditionary Force in England, and a memorandum regarding ‘reorganization in England’. Typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-19212nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Sheet of paper titled: “Notes for the G.O.C. Troops In Interview with Colonel McRae, London”. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Documents titled: “Memorandum of Matters for Discussion with Sir George Perley” (2 copies); Recommendations in Regard to the Re-Organization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force...” and one letter to SBS from J. Byng, re: Sir George Perley. Handwritten; typewritten
Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-19352nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Notes re Interview with Major General W.C. Carson, on Tuesday the 28th December, 1915, at Hotel Cecil, London. Typewritten copy (2 copies); 3 pp.
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and telegrams between SBS and primarily Major General John Walter Carson, re: planned conference between them in Shorncliffe, England. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and memoranda regarding the Re-organization of Canadian Expeditionary Forces in England with specific reference to the Shorncliffe command. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and telegrams around arranging meetings for the Shorncliffe Officers and Minister Sam Hughes, in London and at Shorncliffe. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Sheet of paper titled: “Notes for G.O.C. to take up with the Minister”, Headquarters, Shorncliffe. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence between SBS and primarily Major General John Walter Carson, as well as copies of memoranda from Headquarters, Canadian Training Division, re: requesting a conference with Carson, and presenting information regarding the Command and administration of the Canadian troops in England. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Notes for G.O.C. Troops at Interview, Tuesday, 27th March, 1917. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council (established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Initial organization plans and related correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council (established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council (established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralThere 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
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[A Staff Officer]. The Territorial Sham and the Army: An Exposure by a Staff Officer. London: Everett Co. Ltd, [1913].
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Addison, Robert et al. “Ducit Amor Patriae” Niagara Historical Society No, 5. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 1899. (inscribed “Compliments of Niagara Historical Society)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A ]leather] bound album with gold lettering on front cover which says: 1st Canadian Command Depot. Shorncliffe. Photos. On the inside cover is an added printed inscription which reads: "to Major-Gen. Sir S.B. Steele, K.C.M.G., C.B., M.V.O. With the Compliments of Lieut. Col. A.E. Myalt & Offficers 1st C.C.D. Shorncliffe". In pencil is added March 1918. On the inside back cover is printed: 'Photographs by Lambert Weston, Folkestone'
Lambert Weston Ltd..Altham, E.A. Maps Illustrating the Principles of War. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1914. (book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Altham, E.A. The Principles of War Historically Illustrated. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1914. (book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919An Army Schoolmaster. Guide to Official Letter Writing, Orders, &c. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. Vol. 24. Chatham: Gale and Polden, Brompton Works, 18[86]. (signed ‘S.B. Steele Macleod May/92’ in front of book)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919An Instructor. Rapid Training of Recruits: A Practical Scheme. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1916. (missing spine, unattached front cover)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Annual Confidential Reports Reports for Major W.B. Lindsay and Lieutenant J.W. Lawson of the Royal Canadian Engineers, and for Lieutenant Gordon B. Howard and Major Arthur B. Carey sent to SBS in his capacity as the District Officer Commanding, M.D. No. 10, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A letter originally sent to Solicitors Lighthall & Harwood (acting on behalf of SBS), and regarding disagreement over outstanding monies owed for Sam's living quarters in England. The letter has been copied by hand by Marie Steele, and includes her added comments at the end of the letter.
Harwood, C.A.Extract of a copied letter sent to SBS from C.A. Harwood, and enclosed with Marie's letter to SBS of July 27, 1899.
Harwood, C.A.An attached letter from A.E.C. Macdonel in Dawson, Yukon, re: shared mining claim payment, sent with Marie's letter of February 26th, 1902 (in brackets, it is noted that he is 'Marguerite's husband)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A handwritten letter from Alice Farish, Marie's letter, sent to SBS and enclosed with Marie's letter to Sam of January 9th, 1902. Alice is writing from Denver, Colorado and her letter is dated January 3rd, 1902.
Farrish, AliceAn attached letter written to Marie Steele, from Inspector Alex M. Jarvis stationed in the Yukon.
Jarvis, A.M.Copy 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.
Clarke, J.B.An attached handwritten letter from A.M. Jarvis's Aunt J.J. Harwood Steele notes that the aunt talks about the fine reputation of Strathcona's Horse, and mentions Lord Dundonal's impending visit. He also says that the aunt's return address of "Charlecote Park" is associated with Shakespeare.
Jarvis, A.M.Handwritten letter sent to Marie from [C.D.] Bethune, re: mining concerns. Marie sent the letter to SBS with hers of October 23, 1901.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter from Col. P.W. Worsley of Halifax, N.S. sent to SBS requesting assistance in getting his son a position with the South African Constabulary. SBS forwarded the letter to Baden-Powell, who returned the letter along with his own reply to SBS. Marie sent both letters with her letter to SBS of July 18th, 1901.
Baden-Powell, RobertA handwritten letter to Sam Steele from his cousin Esther Miller, sent with his letter of August 31st for Marie to read.
MacGregor, Esther Miller (Marian Keith)Handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie's letter of November 24th, 1901.
Steele, FloraAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele, sent with Marie's letter of April 6th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAn attached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of July 6th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and enclosed with Marie Steele's letter of August 3rd, 1902.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter sent to SBS from Flora Steele, amnd sent with Marie Steele's letter of the same date. Flora discusses friends and recent activities, including a visit with Dr. Helen Macdonald to talk about Scottish heroine, Flora Macdonald.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter from Flora Steele to her father, and sent with Marie's letter of July 7th, 1901.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter to SBS from Flora Steele and sent with Marie's letter of June 17th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAn attached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of July 13th, 1902.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter to Marie from Flora Steele. Marie forwarded Flora's letter to SBS in her letter to him dated September 14th, 1908.
Steele, FloraAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele, sent with Marie's letter of April 13th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele sent with Marie's letter of April 20th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached letter from Flora Steele to SBS and enclosed with Marie's letter of May 1st and 4th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of June 22, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of July 20th, 2013.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter to SBS from Flora Steele, and sent with Marie's letter of August 15th, 1907. Flora talks about the pain her teeth are causing her, books she is reading or interested in reading, and social visits she has made.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter to SBS from Flora Steele, dated September 8th, 1907 and enclosed with a letter Marie sent to Sam on the same date.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter to Marie from Flora Steele. Marie forwarded Flora's letter to SBS in her letter to him dated September 14th, 1908.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter from Flora sent with Marie's letter to SBS on September 22, 1901.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and sent with Marie's letter dated October 27, 1901.
Steele, FloraAttached letter from Flora Steele to SBS, and sent in Marie's letter of January 12th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele and sent with Marie's letter dated March 9th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele and sent with Marie's letter of April 27th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter to SBS from Flora Steele, sent with Marie Steele's letter of May 11, 1902. Flora talks about her First Communion and the gifts she received.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and sent with Marie Steele's letter of May 18th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of June 1, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and sent with Marie Steele's letter of August 10th, 1902.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS, dated August 24th, and enclosed with Marie's letter of August 25th, 1907.
Steele, FloraA typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.
Oliver, Frank