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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.

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

Correspondence to and from District Commandant(s), re: accounting system; reductions; and Mooifontein post.

Correspondence to and from persons/subjects with the initial 'G' including Godson, Greenwood, and on the topics of gold, graves, government buildings, etc.

Correspondence related to the S.A.C. Divisional Medical Officer.

Correspondence related to the Divisional Veterinary Officer.

Memoranda and general correspondence.

Memoranda and general correspondence.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.

Letter to Steele from Lord Strathcona, re: command of Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes approved invoice.

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.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; various matters including a letter from the Mayor of Cambellton, New Brunswick presenting Lord Strathcona's Horse contingent with a flag prior to their departure for South Africa.

Typewritten letter to Steele and LSH from Mayor D. Murray of Campbellton, N.B. presenting colors as a "parting souvenir from a loyal people'.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a telegraph on the movement of horses, vehicles, and mules; a telegraph from the High Commissioner; a late pass issued by Steele (and received by Harwood Steele years later); a code sheet; and copy of an outgoing letter possibly written by Steele asking about transport.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; commission request and parade details.

Handwritten letter to SBS from [? Lennon] Government House, Capetown, acknowledging Steele's report to 'His Excellency'.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes copies of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day Lord Strathcona's Horse embarked for home.

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes plans for honouring the Corps in England (with medals, processions, special programs, etc.) and general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a hand-written memo from Steele.

Handwritten letter to SBS from Thos. J. Davis asking about the particulars surrounding his son's death in South Africa.

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, discharge papers and tying up of loose ends.

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. There are also letters from Minister F.W. Borden discussing his son's grave site in South Africa.

Correspondence related to the death of Sgt. John Brothers or Lord Strathcona's Horse, and the questions surrounding what became of Brothers' personal effects.

Handwritten letter to SBS from H.F. Nicholls requesting a signature on his discharge papers from LSH so he can pursue his B.C. scrip.

Typewritten letter to SBS from F.W. White, NWMP Comptroller, mentioning that Lord Strathcona is requesting a copy of a diary of Strathcona's Horse while in South Africa.

Correspondence related to Boer War affidavits obtained by Colonel S.B. Steele from Boer leaders defending General Buller and his difficulties in relieving Ladysmith in the South African War.

Correspondence related to disputing reports that SBS had behaved inappropriately at a banquet given by Lord Strathcona in London on the return of the Regiment from South Africa. References are also made to a book by W.T.R. Preston and his depiction of the banquet event.

Letterhead stationery sample.

Enlistment state data and nominal listing.

Report extract from the intelligence diary of the Consul General at Laurence Marques regarding Komati Port.

Letter sent to SBS from Lt. Guy H. Kirkpatrick responding to charges of gold being removed from Glynn's Lydenburg Mine. Handwritten, 2 pp.

Hand-written listing of names for LSH roll.

Roll of men invalidated and in hospital in South Africa.

Names of men recommended for distinction and a roll of names of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King.

Colonel Steele's final report as Officer Commanding Lord Strathcona's Horse.

Printed song lyrics: "Transport Monterey", 1 pp.

A page torn from "The Graphic" illustrated newspaper, with an illustration showing Sir Wilfrid Laurier bidding the Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment farewell on Parliament Hill.

Printed card from the City Club of Halifax extending the priviliges of their Club to SBS for two weeks, signed by [N.L.] Brown, Secretary and dated March 15, 1900. Includes envelope.

A seating plan for a dinner given by Lord Strathcona at the Savoy Hotel, London to meet Earl Roberts, Field Marshal, February 22, 1901. LSH officers were invited to the dinner.

A separated imprint page from a book, with an article on "Distinguished Colonial Soldiers"; includes a write up of Colonel L.W. Herchmer and Colonel S.B. Steele; this was written at the time when Steele was to be second-in-command to Herchmer with the command of the Canadian Mounted Rifles.

One page with words written on it, in Sam's handwriting, but appears to be in another language. Was located with other Lord Strathcona Horse ephemera; perhaps separated from a letter or other document.

Published sheet music and lyrics: "The Royal Canadians" by Janet Powell-Williams, published by Whaley, Royce & Co. of Toronto

J. & M. Lewin invoice (Cape Town) for hardware supplies

George Findlay & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for kitchen and canteen supplies

Koch & Dixie (Cape Town) invoice for stove, oven and bush plates

DeWaal & Co. Ironmongers (Cape Town) invoice for enamelled plates

J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for bath tub, bucket, and [Woolsey] kitchen outfit

J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

Mercer & Skaugen (Cape Town) invoice for rope

A memo written by [A. Wm. Gorolic] on The Russell Hotel (Ottawa) letterhead, with details about badges

Note on a scrap of paper about "Tailor in London" with address

Lord Strathcona's Horse balance sheets (three) showing receipts and debits 1900-1901

Printed orders; some annotation.

District Orders 95,97 & 98: Embarkation Orders; Ship rules.

Handwritten and copied District Orders - 97, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies with a third copy of page 2)

Hand-drawn map of South African geography; indicates rivers, roads, wagon tracks, mountain ranges, etc.

Callwell, C.E. Hints on Reconnaissance in Little Known Countries. Prepared in the Intelligence Division of the War Office. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1890. (Steele’s name and title signed in book by Marie Steele)

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; second copy)

King, T. Strategy: Questions with Answers and Examples. (For Militia Examination). London: Forster Groom & Co., 1901.

[Ontario Publishing Company]. The Canadian Magazine. Toronto: Ontario Publishing Co. Limited, March 1900. (loose page and tearing of cover at binding)

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming/Outgoing; many questions about enlistment, possible commissions, etc.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.

Telegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.

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

Daily diary; hand-written entries, but not SBS's handwriting

See Scope and Contents 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 note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1

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

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