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SAC annual report of the Zoutpansbert District, Northern Transvaal Division by Captain F.W. Jarvis to the Divisional Commandant, S.A.C. Northern Transvaal, Pretoria (2 versions of report). Carbon copies.

SAC annual reports on the Barberton District; Swaziland District; "C" Mobile Troop, Pretoria; "D" Mobile Troop N.T.; and "E" Mobile Troop, Swaziland to Divisional Commandant, A.A.C., Northern Transvaal and forwarded to Chief Staff Officer, S.A.C., Johannesburg.

District report containing hand-written inspection report of the Depot Troop.

District report containing inspection and patrol reports with accompanying correspondence. Hand-written and type-written.

SAC annual reports on the Waterburg District, Northern Transvaal; and the Pretoria District (2 versions of Pretoria annual report) to Divisional Commandant, S.A.C., Northern Transvaal. Carbon copies.

District report containing inspection reports of Transport and Posts.

SAC annual Report - on the Northern Division by Col. S.B. Steele, Commanding Northern Division, 1903. Carbon copy.

District report containing inspection reports on Pretoria District; Zoutpansberg District; Lydenburg District; and Waterburg District. Includes a survey report of neighbouring farms related to security issues.

A mounted photograph of a returning [Manitoban?] soldier dressed in a South African [Boer] War uniform and slouch hat. The soldier is also wearing a bandolier and holding a rifle. The medal pinned to the soldier's chest closely resembles and is possibly the Queen's South Africa Medal, the campaign medal awarded to those who served in the Boer War.

Correspondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the Boer War, and the conclusion of Lord Strathcona's Horse's services in South Africa; congratulatory telegram to Steele from Lord Minto.

Pocock's 1901-1903 scrapbook consisting of graphic and textual material related to his travels, publications, and involvement in the Boer War.

Scrapbook contains:
Photographs of Pocock's family, White Fraser's Troop in Strathcona's (some people in photo identified), and scenes and people of the Boer War.
Watercolour paintings of soldier from Boer War, seascapes, interior and exterior views of boats, landscape of camp during Boer War, and various portraits.
Maps of Egypt and South Africa.
Clippings of Lena Ashwell's plays and performances, Lena Ashwell's obituary, the Duke of Cornwall's visit to Canada, and various articles related to Pocock's interests. Also includes clippings of stories and articles written by Pocock including "The Cargador", "Sundered Hearts", and "The Trail of Red Macleod".
Brochure published by Pocock's father.
Imprint cuttings of New Orleans; cathedrals and buildings in Pouen, Teneriffe and other parts of Spain; Durban; South Africa; Zuzuland; Cape Town; and other regions of Africa.
Letters to and from Pocock, including one from A.J. Dawson, journalist and author.
Diary entries for the years 1901-1903 about his travels.
Certificate of discharge as Assistant Steward from the Ship, "Rossall" (1901).
Ephemera such as railway tickets, permission ships, travelling pass, list of men taking discharge in April 1902.

General Correspondence – Letters from family: cousin J.B. Clarke; niece Julia Steele; and cousin Esther Miller. Handwritten.

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.

Letters and telegrams sent to Colonel Steele from individuals applying to or providing references for commissions to serve with Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.

Telegram sent to SBS from Lord Strathcona; he is pleased with Colonel Steele's command. Typewritten.

A note sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, re: S.S. Monterey (transport ship) information, and a letter regarding a scheme to place bombs in balloons.

Letter to SBS from D. [McKay] Murray of High River, Alberta with a proposed scheme for the British forces to place bombs in balloons as a military strategy in fighting the Boer War.

A handwritten note related to directions for the Transport Monterey en route to South Africa from Halifax.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes information on horse purchases.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes intelligence messages between the High Commssioner and Admiral; and correspondence with Bank of Montreal representatives who handle financial matters for Lord Strathcona's Horse.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a note about Strathcona's Horse 'Marching out State'; and a letter about transport.

Reports to Steele on outstanding LSH men.

Letters related to horses for mounted infantry in South Africa; a letter from [J.L.] Biggar relating his plans for after the war; a listing of stores for Strathcona's Horse; and a letter from an infantryman transferring to the R.C.A.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, including letters with men serving under his command.

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

A letter to Steele from Earl Douglas Dondonald, and from Lt. Colonel Pennington Macpherson.

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

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

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a list of the non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Corp under Steele's command and a letter from Minister F.W. Borden acknowledging Steele's request that men from LSH be allowed to join the South African Constabulary.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, medals distribution, discharge papers, and tying up of loose ends.

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.

Correspondence related to LSH corps and military matters post Boer War; includes plans for establishing a permanent Strathcona Corps in Canada and related correspondence with Lord Strathcona and J. Lyons Biggar; also a letter detailing a planned painting to honor South African War participants.

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

Boer War Affidavit; includes blank form and completed report by Gideon Petrus Pretonia.

Telegrams sent to Colonel Steele over the course of Lord Strathcona's Horse's service in South Africa.

Diary of Lord Strathcona's Corps' Boer War - Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. M.V.O. Commanding (stamped in gold lettering on diary cover) Canada, South Africa, England Double hard-cover binding; type-written entries.

First page entry: "Militia Order No 26 issued for the formation of mounted corps for special service in South Africa, the Regiment to be called Strathcona's Horse in honour of the Right Hon: Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal at whose expense this force is to be raised and equipped.

Handwritten report sent from SBS to His Excellency, The High Commissioner, Cape Town, re: movement of troops and military strategy.

Roll of men killed in action or who died from other causes in South Africa; list of death certificates prepared for Ottawa.

Roll of men remaining in South Africa on private business.

Handwritten roll of 'Names of Men Recommended for Distinction

Copy of correspondence sent to Steele, re: history of LSH and Steele's reply. Includes a list of names and addresses of original officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa, 1900-1901. Original letter is retained in Series 2008.1.1.1.2 - Personal/General correspondence.

Printed Appendix No. 2 to "Notes on the Country to the East and North of Pretoria"; probably used for both Lord Strathcona's Horse and SAC.

Small booklet: a Souvenir Libretto for a Grand Patriotic concert held at the Orillia Opera House on Thursday, February 8th, 1900. Included in the text is a contribution entitled "Canada" by Miss Esther Miller, SBS's cousin.

Printed card from the Montreal Military Institute extending the priviliges of their Institute to SBS for two weeks, at the request of Lt. Col. E.B. Ibbotson, and dated December [1], 1899. Includes envelope.

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.

A printed card for "Strathcona's Horse" for admittance to Lord Strathcona's Luncheon, February 22nd, 1901 at the Royal Palace Hotel in Kensington. On the back of the card the date is printed and another word [Miss?].

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".

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

Wm. Spilhaus & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for oil

William Duncan & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for [leather cloth]

W. Martin General Grocers (Cape Town) invoice for eggs and milk

Myers Brothers (Cape Town) invoice for badges; on verso is a list of names and notes related to saddles, etc.

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

R.M. Ross & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for wire cutters; further note and figures on verso

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

Minutes of Evidence Taken Before the Royal Commission on the War in South Africa (Volume 1). London: 1903 (534 pp.)

Department of Militia and Defence of the Dominion of Canada. Supplementary Report: Organization, Equipment, Despatch and Service of the Canadian Contingents During The War in South Africa 1899-1900. Published in Ottawa, 1901. Two copies of report.

Typed list of "Duties on Board Ship". 4 pp.