LSH - Roll of N.C.O.'s and Men remaining in hospital in South Africa; typewritten; 2 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Nominal roll of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, admitted into and discharged from the No. 8 General Hospital at Bloemfontein. Handwritten; 4 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten memo from SBS to Lieutenants Kirkpatrick and Tobin asking them to read and comment on gold theft reports. 1 pp
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed orders; some annotation.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Milner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for SBS's stay there from May 24th to the 28th
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Milner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for Major Jarvis' lunch there on May 28th
Jarvis, A.M.Correspondence to Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing Steele's NWMP pension; enclosed with White's letters is a copy of the order retiring Steele from the NWMP (March 1, 1903), a copy of a statement detailing Steele's pay received and to be received as pension, and a copy of a letter from the Auditor General concurring with the statements made by White, re: Steele's pension payments.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Steele related to his retirement from the NWMP and his superannuation.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters to both C.A. Harwood and Mrs. Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing the Police Officers' Pension Bill and Steele, a newsy letter to Steele from White on various matters; a letter to Steele from White acknowledging his request for a further extension on his leave of absence from the NWMP and application for superannuation; further letters from White regarding Steele's retirement and pension allowances; general pension-related correspondence.
Harwood, C.A.Bound leather trimmed volume of Strathcona's Horse Militia Orders; typewritten; 601 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Lord Strathcona's Horse orders: Rendezvous for Transports with detachment of Strathcona's Horse. Hand-written order.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Field Orders No. 152 (photocopy); hand-written 'secret' order for Strathcona's Horse (photocopy).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten note by H.D.B. Ketchen noting payment made to Major A.E. Snyder for purchase of leather case for carrying Squadron books up country; pencilled notation on verso
Ketchen, H.D.B.Burgandy cloth-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook with a lot of empty pages
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries with entries related to the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Includes identification form at front of diary, addrresses and cash accounts at back of diary
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Includes identification form at front of diary; addresses and cash accounts at back of diary
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; includes cash accounts
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; a lot of empty pages
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook with a lot of empty pages
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook One separate item from diary placed behind diary in file, re: Proposed Special Constable Posts
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook Includes patrol notes
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook One memo removed from diary and placed separately in file with diary
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook H.S. writes "notes for interview with Lord Selborne & some inspector's notes
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook Return to England from South Africa discussed Loose items from diary kept in a separate file (see 2008.1.1.2.41.1)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Pocock'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.
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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bound daily diary; hand-written entries, but not SBS's handwriting
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Daily diary; hand-written entries, but not SBS's handwriting
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from Major A.M.Jarvis to SBS commenting on the correspondence received with respect to Lieutenants Kirkpatrick and Tobin, re: gold theft. 2 pp.
Jarvis, A.M.Handwritten letter from C. Schmidt to SBS commenting on the stand taken by Lieutenants Kirkpatrick and Tobin. 2 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from Lieutenant Guy H. Kirkpatrick to SBS , further to the letters of Major Jarvis and Mr. Schmidt regarding gold thefts.
Kirkpatrick, Guy H. , LietenantHandwritten report from Lieutenant Henry.S. Tobin reporting from Ross Hill Camp, re: gold thefts; 3 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Confidential reports completed for SAC officers by Colonel S.B. Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Confidential reports completed for SAC Officers by Colonel S.B. Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Confidential reports completed on SAC Officers by Colonel S.B. Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Confidential reports completed for SAC officers by Colonel S.B. Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memos; applications for duty; reference letters; general matters and a memo from Robert Baden-Powell discussing Lord K[itchener]'s dispatches and transport.
Baden-Powell, RobertSAC commission requests.
Correspondence, re: establishing Canadian participation in SAC. Two letters; one hand-written and one typed.
Baden-Powell, RobertMemos; applications for duty; requests for transfer; general matters; includes a letter to SAC Pretoria from Captain Birdwood with Steele's reply attached to the original letter; memoranda from Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memos; applications for duty; general matters.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memos; applications for duty; general matters including brief reports with attached correspondence; and a letter from R. Baden-Powell informing of his new appointment which will take him away from SAC, as well as his recommendation about Steele made to Lord Kitchener.
Baden-Powell, RobertMemoranda and general correspondence; includes letters to a mother in Toronto wondering about the whereabouts of her son in South Africa; letters of reference and inquiries about SAC positions, etc.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Memos and general correspondence; includes a letter of reference for C.A. Harwood to be appointed a Commissioner for taking evidence and affidavits.
Harwood, C.A.District report containing hand-written inspection report of the Depot Troop.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919District report containing inspection and patrol reports with accompanying correspondence. Hand-written and type-written.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919District report containing inspection reports of Transport and Posts.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Miscellaneous reports - Comments on Defence Scheme, 1905.
Miscellaneous reports - Complaint report; includes attached correspondence.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Miscellaneous SAC reports - Distribution of rations repor, 1904.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Miscellaneous SAC reports - Road reports, 1902.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919SAC miscellaneous reports - Veterinary Inspection annual report, 1905.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Miscellaneous reports - Veterinary Inspection reports, 1901.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hand-drawn map of South African geography; indicates rivers, roads, wagon tracks, mountain ranges, etc.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two hand-drawn map sheets drawn on the back of a memo form Showing Goldfields, roads, and names of Chiefs and their locations.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten troop report notes. Includes recorded information about troops and the enlisted men. 3 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919