See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Без названияSee notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Без названияSee notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Без названияType-written extract of Commission report.
Без названияMiscellaneous reports - Declaration of Hendrik Christoffel [Reyter] before Justice of the Peace, [Albert S. Botha], re: the siege at Ladysmith. Hand-written; photocopy.
Без названияA telegram sent to Marie Steele in Montreal from Sam announcing he has landed at Capetown, South Africa and suffered a heavy loss of horses from pneumonia.
Без названияHandwritten draft letter Marie has written to George Scott of the Ontario Rifles, thanking him for comments he made about SBS and which were published in a letter to the Globe newspaper. The draft letter is dated April 16th, 1900.
Без названияA handwritten letter to Marie from S. Williamson talking about the book Marie has ordered and which is sent along with this letter and other attachments ("Poems and Songs on the South African War: An Anthology"), dated February 7th, 1902.
Без названияBurgandy cloth-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook with a lot of empty pages
Без названияBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; includes cash accounts
Без названияBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; a lot of empty pages
Без названияLarge bound daily diary; hand-written entries
Без названияBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Без названияBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Без названияGeneral Correspondence – Telegrams and many letters congratulating Steele for his military appointment to South Africa; includes letter from his brother Jim; a note from his former instructor at the Military School in Toronto, Sergeant Major Teddy Rundle; and a letter (with accompanying letter of testimony) from Henry Boyle-Runnals, a doctor who practiced in the Klondike. Boyle-Runnals provides a letter of testimony to swear to Steele's character and that he never saw him under the influence of alcohol. Included also is a letter from H.B. Jayne in which he discusses the upcoming Manitoba election, Clifford Sifton, and other politicians including James Allan Smart. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Без названияGeneral Correspondence – Various personal letters including from William Ogilvie; A.R Macdonell; A.M. Jarvis; T.B. Strange; and a telegram sent to C.A. Harwood, re: police uniform. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Без названияGeneral Correspondence – Congratulatory letters, etc. re: Lord Strathcona’s Horse and South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Без названияGeneral Correspondence – Letters from cousin Catherine Moon; nephew [?]; J. Henderson; and a letter from a young friend, Willie Lewis. Handwritten.
Без названияGeneral Correspondence – Letters from [Elmes]; Senator Auguste [Landry]; and from the school Flora Steele was attending. Handwritten.
Без названияGeneral Correspondence – As above. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Без названияGeneral Correspondence – Incoming and outgoing, congratulatory correspondence; includes a confidential letter from Lord Strathcona expressing his disappointment that Sam is returning to South Africa rather than back to Canada, and a letter of reference written for a Captain Healy from Sam Steele. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Без названияCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes correspondence with Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations and decisions made for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. One letter concerns a decision handed down regarding Mr. Joseph Watson Taylor’s claim to a land grant based on his services in South Africa. A letter from Sam Hughes questions Steele about various allegations he has heard about Ketchen. Typewritten
Без названияLetter from Fred White, Comptroller, NWMP acknowleding Steele's volunteering for service in the Transvaal.
Без названияTelegrams sent to Steele from NWMP Comptroller Fred White and from Inspector Jarvis; also letters from Comptroller White informing Steele that he is being selected to lead a Western contingent of Infantry (many NWMP Officers) for the Boer War, and another letter providing details about his pay account.
Без названияHand-written letter from NWMP Officer [Sanders] discussing his Boer War experience and return to the Force in Calgary.
Без названияCorrespondence related to SAC commissions, including a letter from Minister F.W. Borden further explaining the role of the Canadian Government in recruitment for this force; letters from Sam discussing SAC commissions, etc.
Без названияCorrespondence related to preparations for establishing the Canadian contingent for SAC; includes a letter from R. Baden-Powell providing details on how Steele should proceed to organize his SAC "B" Division patrolling the Northern Transvaal region.
Без названияCorrespondence related to SAC general activities, horses and requested commissions; includes letters from Minister F.W. Borden on a variety of military matters.
Без названияMemos; applications for duty; general matters; includes a letter from Minister Frank Borden discussing his son Harold's gravestone in South Africa.
Без названияMemos; correspondence related to general matters.
Без названияApplications for duty; supplies orders; general matters.
Без названияMemos; general matters.
Без названияGeneral matters; includes correspondence about horses and a letter written to a family informing them of their son's suicide, etc.
Без названияGeneral matters; includes incoming correspondence and copies of Steele's replies and outgoing letters.
Без названияPretoria. Chinese Cordon related correspondence; general correspondence and memoranda sent from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg.
Без названияPretoria. Chinese Cordon related correspondence; general correspondence and memoranda sent from SAC headquarters in Johannesburg.
Без названияWrap-up correspondence related to Steele’s leaving the South African Constabulary; includes letters of farewell and requests for testimonials, etc.
Без названияPost SAC-related correspondence. Includes a handwritten letter (and typewritten copy of same letter) written to "my dear Pilkington" in which SBS discusses the unfair treatment of SAC officers (18 Dec. 1907)
Без названияCorrespondence to and from persons with the initial ‘C’; includes letters related to “cipher code” and from the Comtroller at Johannesburg.
Без названияCorrespondence sent to and from the Chief Staff Officer, Johannesburg.
Без названияCorrespondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'H', including Hill, Humfrey, Higinbotham, etc.
Без названияCorrespondence to and from Lydenburg District.
Без названияCorrespondence re: Mobile Troops.
Без названияCorrespondence to and from Charles E. Mole.
Без названияCorrespondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'N', including: Nylstroom and Natives.
Без названияCorrespondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'P', including patrols and J.R. Quiggin.
Без названияCorrespondence to and from the District Commandant of Pretoria.
Без названияCorrespondence to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter 'S', including Scarth, Steel, Single, Simpson, Smith, Sellar, Staff Officer, Steele, Stewart, and swimming club, etc.
Без названияCorrespondence sent to and from persons/subjects beginning with the letter ‘W’, including Whitney, Walsh, etc.
Без названияCorrespondence sent to and from the District Commandant of Zoutpansburg District.
Без названияMemoranda and general correspondence.
Без названияTelegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming/Outgoing copies.
Без названияTelegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.
Без названияTelegrams – Handwritten. General matters, Incoming.
Без названияHandwritten letter from a volunteer seeking a position with the contingent going to South Africa.
Без названияCorrespondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the ongoing Boer War in South Africa and related matters.
Без названияA telegram sent to Colonel Steele from Lord Minto offering congratulations. Hand-written.
Без названияHandwritten note by Maye Steele acknowledging receipt of advance pay for SBS from F.W. Taylor of the Bank of Montreal.
Без названияHandwritten letter from I.H. William confirming that SBS will be visiting 'His Excellency' at Government House, Capetown.
Без названияHandwritten letter to SBS from Lt. Percy Fall at Sabi Drift reporting on men in his command.
Без названияTypewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Lord Strathcona's secretary, re: various matters.
Без названияHandwritten letter to SBS from R.H. Moir who served under him in LSH; various matters discussed including issueing death reports and request for recommendation.
Без названияTroop report extracts; hand-written notes and includes a draft report written by Steele for the High Commissioner in Cape Town.
Без названияRoll of men enlisted with Lord Strathcona's Horse, prepared in 1905 from information on the date of their discharge (15 Mar. 1901).
Без названияA warrant/certificate, 30.5 x 40.5 cm, issued to Samuel Benfield Steele and appointing him as an Officer in the Land Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Issued on February 21st, 1900 and effective from March 7th, 1900. A seal is attached to the certificate.
Без названияProgramme for a concert held on Board the Transport "Monterey" ... to celebrate the event of LSH crossing the equator.
Без названияA page torn from "The Graphic" illustrated newspaper, with a photograph and short write-up on 'Colonel Sam Steele'.
Без названияPrinted envelopes and stationery for the "Elder Dempster Line" with the words 'Transport "Monterey"' and 'Strathcona's Horse' printed at the top of the letter paper, along with a black and white photo of Lord Strathcona and the S.S. Monterey. The Company flag is also featured on the letterhead and envelope. There four sheets of the letterhead and four envelopes; one of the envelopes is addressed" 'Lt. Col. Steele Comd. Strathcona's Horse H.M. Trropship "Monterey".
Без названияPrinted sermon preached in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa fo "Strathcona's Horse previous to their departure for service in South Africa, by The Rev. W.T. Herridge, March 11, 1900. The sermon was published as a small booklet, and includes a photograph of the Officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse on the back cover, 12 pp.
Без названияBills, invoices and receipts; includes a balance sheet of expenses related directly to Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Без названияG. Black, Direct Importer of General Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, invoice for '3 Oil Baize'
Без названияHandwritten receipt acknowledging payment to Major R.C. Laure for "C" Squadron mess expenses, signed by H.D. B. Ketchen
Без названияMilner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for SBS's stay there from May 24th to the 28th
Без названияHandwritten 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
Без названияR.D. Irwin Wholesale & Retail Grocer (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Без названияHandwritten invoice for telegrams and messages submitted to Captain J.F. Macdonald and Strathcona's Horse; forwarded by Captain E.F. Mackie to O.C. Strathcona Horse for approval and recommendation.
Без названияDisembarkation Orders; type-written list of seven orders to be followed once the troops are returned to Halifax.
Без названияPrinted booklet with General Orders, 1901. On page 9 of the booklet is noted the promotion to Brevet rank of Lietenant-Colonel S.B. Steele, South African Constabulary, late Commanding "Strathcona's Horse".
Без названияA Boer War intelligence map for the Lydenburg District detaililng Boer Commando positions at Machadodorp; hand-drawn and labelled.
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