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Lord Strathcona's Horse orders: Rendezvous for Transports with detachment of Strathcona's Horse. Hand-written order.

Printed map of Johannesburg-Heidelberg “Compiled and drawn in Surveyor General’s Office, Pretoria from farm surveys under direction of Major H.M. Jackson R.E.

There 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

Black and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, [United Kingdom]: Saturday, February 3, 1900. (includes a short article on SBS, pp. 162)

Black and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, New York: Saturday, February 17, 1900. (second copy of newspaper

Canadians in Khaki South Africa 1899-1900: Official Correspondence Nominal Roll Casualties etc. Montreal: The Herald Publishing Co., 1900. (The section on Lord Strathcona’s Horse has been annotated by SBS with added figures and words; some loose pages)

Mahan, A.T. The War in South Africa: A Narrative of the Anglo-Boer War From The Beginning of Hostilities to the Fall of Pretoria. New York: Peter Fenelon Collier & Son, 1900.

Correspondence related to SAC commissions, and a letter from the Acting Military Secretary to His Excellency The Governor General, granting Steele a two month leave of absence, and directions about how to proceed with his charges agains Captain Fall.

Correspondence related to SAC commissions; a letter from the British National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded in War offering to purchase [comforts] for SAC, Canadian Contingent; a decision regarding Captain Fall; a letter from F.W. Borden; and a Royal Warrant confirming grant of Companion of the Bath (Military Division) to Colonel Steele dated 11 May 1901.

Memos; applications for duty; general matters; includes one letter from Lord Strathcona commenting on the fact that many LSH officers have joined SAC.

Memos; applications for duty; general matters.

Memos; applications for duty; reference letters; general matters and a memo from Robert Baden-Powell discussing Lord K[itchener]'s dispatches and transport.

Memo; general letters including a reference to SAC men being eligible for land grants in British Columbia and Ontario for service rendered during the war.

Memo; letters from the Lydenburg region and correspondence concerning a dental practice, a hospital in the Middelburg District, an invention, and other matters.

General matters; many letters of appreciation sent to SBS.

Forwarded correspondence from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg for information sharing with Pretoria District; general matters.

Pretoria. Chinese Cordon related correspondence; general correspondence and memoranda sent from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg.

Pretoria. Chinese Cordon related correspondence; general correspondence and memoranda sent from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg.

Correspondence to and from Captain E. Hilliam, Camp Commandent, S.A.C. Depot.

Correspondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'L', including Lezard & Co., Local agents, and lacrosse.

Correspondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'R', including James Rogers and Horse Racing regulations.

Correspondence sent to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter ‘T’, including Transvaal, Transport, Treasure, Transfers, etc.

Correspondence primarily sent to and from the District Commandant at Waterburg District.

Correspondence sent to and from the District Commandant at Zoutpansburg District.

Includes memoranda and general correspondence.

Memoranda and general correspondence.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters. Incoming.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming/Outgoing copies.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Outgoing; sent from Steele to Major Edwards, Lydenburg District.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming/Outgoing; concerns duty and meeting arrangements.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming; includes leave requests and notices.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.

Telegrams – Typewritten/Carbons. Incoming; detailed scouting reports sent to Steele from 'Intelligence' (Pretoria and Northern Districts).

Hard-bound diary; carbon copied hand-written entries See applicable Scope and Content note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1

See applicable Scope and Content note for diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1

See Scope and Content note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1

See Scope and Contents note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1

See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1

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See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 A larger sized diary; some of the entries are hard to read Pretoria

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

Large bound diary See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23

SBS's hand-written record of his 'war services'.

Handwritten and numbered 'B' Divisional Orders.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a Militia Department cheque issued SBS for his pay and outfit as an Officer of the Transvaal Contingent; the letter is dated January 10th, 1900.

Smith, Henry. The Rifle Shot’s Manual. London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1900.

Smith, F. A Manual of Saddles and Collars, Sore Backs and Sore Shoulders. 3rd ed. London: Harrison and Sons, 1897. (‘Colonel S.B. Steele, C.B. MVO’ signed at front of book by [Marie Steele])

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook One separate item from diary placed behind diary in file, re: Proposed Special Constable Posts

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook Includes patrol notes

General 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.

General Correspondence – From family, acquaintances, and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from Hedley J. Kirkpatrick, who served in the Boer War, describing his trip to Canada. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; further correspondence related to military forces being sent to Europe, and letters from family and friends; includes a hand-written letter to brother-in-law Beau (C.A. Harwood) discussing the pending war and Canadian military efforts, as well as the Escher investigation into the conduct of soldiers in the South African war. Handwritten; Typewritten.

A handwritten note to "My dear papa" from Flora Steele to her father in South Africa; 2 pp. and envelope.

Correspondence from the Association regarding annual meetings and information for veterans, etc. Handwritten and typewritten documents

Correspondence sent to Steele related to tying up loose ends and a letter sent to [Captain] Macdonnell from NWMP Commissioner Herchmer. Also includes a letter sent to SBS from F.L Cartwright, a NWMP officer who served with Steele in the Yukon, and now writing from Grand Forks, B.C. Cartwright discusses the injustice of SBS's removal from the Yukon, and expresses interest in signing up for the Boer War.

Letter from NWMP Comptroller Fred White to Steele, discussing the sailing of the new Canadian Contingent under Colonel Evans, and providing news about NWMP activity in Canada.

Telegrams, commission requests and a letter from Minister F.W. Borden commenting on SAC commissions

Correspondence related to preparations for outfitting the Canadian contingent for SAC; commission requests; and general matters.

Correspondence related to preparations for outfitting the Canadian contingent for SAC; commission requests, and general matters; includes a letter to Steele from Colonel F.L. Lessard assuring Steele that he did not make derogatory comments about his character.

Correspondence related to SAC general activities; includes letters from Minister F.W. Borden on a variety of military matters; from Major Biggar detailing an incident resulting in the death of a number of Boers; and requests for confidential reports completed for all SAC officers.

Memos; 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.

Applications for duty; general matters.

Applications for duty; general matters including a letter about locating suitable veterinarians for postings in South Africa; photocopies (by Harwood?) of memos sent from Robert Baden-Powell; a letter received from Lord Strathcona’s secretary.

Memos; general matters, including controversy surrounding the shooting of a monkey.

General matters; includes a letter regarding the Rex vs Marley Murder case, as well as a letter received from Lord Strathcona.

Pretoria. Chinese Cordon related correspondence; general correspondence and memoranda sent from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg.