One small 4x7 mm sepia toned photograph of Sam Steele glued onto a cardborad folder and tucked into front of diary.
Без названияRed leather-bound; notebook style; hand-written entries London, England
Без названияLarge bound daily diary; hand-written entries England Loose items placed in envelope behind diary in same file; include memo, advertising bookmark, and certificate of posting
Без названияA certificate of posting of a registered postal packet (for package sent to Great West Insurance Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Без названияA Royal Exchange Assurance advertising bookmark.
Без названияA handwritten note (printed?) from Walton & Co. Fine Art Publishers asking for names and addresses of people they might sent a promotional circular to.
Без названияOfficer's Pocket Book; hand-written entries Printed information at front of book; largely blank Loose items placed behind diary in same file
Без названияArmy Form C398 envelopes (4).
Без названияA printed 'Conventional Signs & Terms Used in Military Topography' sheet.
Без названияBurgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Cash accounts kept at back of diary File with items removed from diary
Без названияCloth-bound; very brief hand-written entries; largely empty One accounts notation at back of journal
Без названияPocket style diary; hand-written entries
There appears to be different hand-writing in diary; maybe more than one person recording their entries. See, for example, entries for July 3rd, 10th, 12th, 18th, 20th, etc. where the writer references Mulvey, so it would seem that Mulvey is not always the author of the diary.
At the back of the diary, is an excerpt written by Jas [McLean], introducing a report written by G.J. Wolseley, Commander, Red River Expedition (4 written diary pages, a 'good-bye and thanks' address).
A very descriptive narrative diary; mentions Wolseley, Dawson, portaging, recreational activities, hardships, etc.
Без названияDaily Journal; hand-written entries; much of diary is blank Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain, Maple Creek, Regina Cash accounts records, fairly detailed, at front and back of diary
Без названияA newsclipping removed from diary 2008.1.1.3.1.10. The clipping is titled "The Best of All Offers" and is regarding the "Thrice-a-Week World" magazine subscription offer.
Без названияA promissory note for $500.00.
Без названияA piece of scrap paper with a sum and figures written on it, and stamped "Lethbridge AM De 27 02 Alta".
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries Names and addresses written in front of diary Wood Mountain and region Cash accounts records at back of diary
Без названияA scrap piece of paper with a listing for 'Cheque total, Drawn, and Balance' figures.
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries; many blank pages Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Supt. NWMP, 5/1/86; other names and figures written in front of diary [Wood Mountain and region] Cash accounts records at back of diary
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries; begins with notations on March 8th: "Our marriage day"; many blank pages and intermittent entries Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Wood Mountain, April 23, 1877
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries Inscribed in front with names and addresses and short notations [Lethbridge, Fort Macleod] Cash accounts records at back of diary
Без названияA postage label from James McCrudden, Boots and Shoes, of Montreal to Capt. A.R. Macdonnell [sic] at Fort McLeod [sic], N.W.T.
Без названияA calling card from Rev. Gavin Hamilton.
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries; appears to now be farming and ranching Inscribed in front with name, address and memoranda [Calgary] region Cast accounts record at front and back of diary
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries; farming and ranching descriptions; retirement activities Inscribed in front with name, address, and memoranda Lethbridge region Cash accounts records at back of diary
Без названияFour sheets of legal sized lined paper (the same paper used for the memoir draft), with lists of handwritten names (SBS's handwriting), and titled "Old families resident in Toronto 80 years ago & upwards"; there is also a page for familes of 60 years ago & upwards; 50 years ago & upwards; and 40 years ago & upwards.
These may have been notes related to Sam Steele's writing of his memoir "Forty Years in Canada".
Без названияConsists of a diary kept by Major Griffiths Wainwright, 1870-1871, during his service with the Red River Expedition of 1870, and two maps. The diary entries are short, and also include entries about number of portages made, supplies and rations required, and various notes and reports. A two page entry at the back of the diary was written in 1910 by Sam Steele, explaining that the diary was given to him, and filling the reader in on what Major Wainwright did once the Expedition was completed. A list of Detachment rules printed at the front of the diary have been briefly annotated by [Sam Steele?]. The maps, hand-drawn and annotated, depict the route from Rat Portage to Fort Alexander, and from Fort William to Fort Francis.
Без названияA hand-drawn and annotated map; annotated with some comment about places visited; includes direction rose and scale note
Без названияA hand-drawn and annotated map, titled "Ft. William to Ft. Francis". Rural points and distances are indicated; hand-colored.
Без названияPrinted postcard announcing a meeting of the Nova Scotia Historical Society with Col. Wainewright [sic] presenting a paper at the meeting: "The North West and Red River Expedition".
Без названияPrinted note announcing details about a meeting of the Veteran's Association of Vancouver, B.C.; addressed by hand to Lt. Col. Wainwright
Без названияPocket-style leather memo book; hand-written entries, inscribed: "Throughout - I organized the Cavlary along with SBS 11 6 94"
Consists of hand-written standing orders for Steele's Scouts; dictated memo from [G.H.] Dale, Brigade Major, and a post-script which reads: "In compliance with your request [Steele's] - I send you all these Memo books. They recall old times but little else, except a heartfelt God bless you & may we be together when the Trumpet calls - Yours ever, J.K. Oswald 11 6 94".
A nominal troop roll is recorded at the back of the book.
Без названияPocket-style leather memo book; hand-written entries
Consists of the standing orders for Steel's Scouts, and a post-script which reads: "Montreal 11.6.94 Dear Sam, The detail is crude but shows we knew what we were about. J.K.O."
Без названияPocket-style cloth memo book; hand-written entries
Consists of hand-written standing orders for Steele's Scouts; supplies list; diary entries; and memoranda. A post-script at the end of the book reads: "Montreal 11.6.94 Dear Sam, This is a tough old book but it recalls our memories - keep it for our sake. J.K.O."
Без названияDaily journal; inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Wood Mountain, April 23 1877; hand-written entries Cash accounts register at back of diary.
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries; inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Fort Macleod, February 8 1879 Fort Macleod, Fort Walsh Cash accounts record at back of diary
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries; report at beginning of diary Inscribed in front with the following names: Chamberlain, Ashe, Brown, Molson, [Mountar], Sinclair; on inside pages are written: "Received February 28 1881, A.R. Macdonell, Inspector NWM Police"; "The four great evils of the day by Cardinal Manning"; and "J.F. Ruttan, Land Agent, Main Street, Winnipeg, Man." Manitoba area Cash accounts records at back of diary
Без названияA price list flyer for the Chatham Steam Laundry and Shirt Factory.
Без названияDaily journal; hand-written entries Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain and region Cash accounts and mail received and sent recorded at back of diary
Без названияType-written draft with hand-written annotations added to text by SBS; early accession number penciled on pages
Type-written draft with hand-written annotations added to text by SBS; early accession numbers penciled on pages
Type-written draft with hand-written annotations added to text by SBS; early accession number penciled on pages
Type-written draft with hand-written annotations added to text; early accession number penciled on pages
Type-written draft; early accession number penciled on pages
Type-written draft with hand-written annotations added by SBS; early accession number penciled on pages
Type-written draft; early accession number penciled on pages
Type-written and hand-written draft with hand-written annotation added to text by SBS; early accession number penciled on pages
Typewritten letter from Sam Steele to Mollie Glen Niblett, with attached copy of a letter SBS received from Seeley Service and Co. Ltd.
Без названияTypewritten letter from SBS to Mollie Glen Niblett, dated Feb. 20th, 1914; 2 pp and envelope.
Без названияTelegram from SBS to Herbert Jenkins Limited, sent from Winnipeg, 22 February, 1915.
Без названияTypewritten letter from SBS to Messrs McClelland, Goodchild, and Stewart (Publishers) of Toronto, Ontario, dated 2[?] February, 1915, 1 pp.
Без названияA speech by SBS presented at the Old Timer's Banquet in Winnipeg in ca. April, 1909, and titled: "Red River Expedition". 4 copies of speech, type-written, annotated by SBS, 6 pp.
Без названияHandwritten last will and testimony of Elmes Steele (SBS's father), dated March 21, 1861.
Без названияClarke, Seymour. A Sketch of The Waterloo Campaign: A Short Tactical Study for Young Officers: To Which is Added The Duke of Wellington’s Despatch. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., 1903.
Без названияCoyne, Jas. et al. “Ducit Amor Patriae” Niagara Historical Society No, 4. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario: 1899. (inscribed “Compliments of Niagara Historical Society”)
Без названияCreasy, Edward. Some Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to Waterloo. London: Blackie and Son Limited. [1913]. (abridged version of The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World (1851); inscribed on front inside page: ‘To my darling Sam knowing how fond you are of Battles, Maye. Xmas 1914.’)
Без названияCruikshank, E. The Administration of Sir James Craig.-A Chapter in Canadian History. From the Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada, Third Series – 1908-1909. Ottawa: Royal Society of Canada, 1909. (inscribed on cover: ‘Col S.B. Steele, C.B. with compts of E.A.C.)
Без названияCruikshank, E., ed. The Documentary History of the Campaign Upon the Niagara Frontier in the Year 1813: Part 1 January to June, 1813. Welland, Ontario: The Lundy Lane Historical Society, 1902. (inscribed on inside cover: ‘To Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. with compliments of Ernest Cruikshank’ and signed twice by S.B.S with name and’ S.A.C’.)
Без названияCruikshank, Ernest. War of 1812-13. Welland, Ontario: The Lundy Lane Historical Society, [1902]. (a compilation of publications published by Ernest Cruikshank for the Lundy Land Historical Society, gold lettering on the front cover includes title and ‘Col. S.B. Steele, C.B.M.V.O.’; inscribed on inside cover: ‘With love & best wishes from your affectionate wife Maye Steele Montreal March 19th, 1902)
Без названияDionne, N.E. and A. Leblond De Brumath. The Makers of Canada: French Regime/ Champlain; Bishop Laval. University Edition Vol. I. Toronto: Morang & Co., Limited, 1910. (missing spine and unattached back cover)
Без названияFortescue, J.W. British Campaigns in Flanders 1690-1794: Being Extracts from “A History of the British Army”. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1918. (S.B. Steele written in Marie’s handwriting at front of book)
Без названияGalvayne, Sydney. The XXth Century Book on the Horse. 2nd ed. London: Bailliére, Tindall and Cox, 1900. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed in book by Marie Steele)
Без названияGarrett, J.C., A.F. Ball and Janet Carnochan. “Ducit Amor Patriae” Niagara Historical Society No, 7. Niagara, Ontario: Niagara Historical Society, [1900]. (loose pages and unattached cover; inscribed on cover: “Compliments of Niagara Historical Society”)
Без названияAddison, Robert et al. “Ducit Amor Patriae” Niagara Historical Society No, 5. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 1899. (inscribed “Compliments of Niagara Historical Society)
Без названияGreat Britain. War Office. The Army List for August, 1857. London: Published by Authority, 1857. (torn and ripped front cover).
Без названияGriffiths, F.A. The Artillerist’s Manual and British Soldier’s Compendium. 8th ed. London: Published by Authority, 1859. (signed twice at front of book by G.A. French with [title], place (Quebec) and date (22/8/70))
Без названияHart, H.G. The New Annual Army List, and Militia List Exhibiting the Rank, Standing, and Various Services of Every Regimental Officer in the Army Serving on Full Pay. London: John Murray, 1862. (binding spine is unattached from book)
Без названияHart, H.G. The New Annual Army List, and Militia List, for 1860. Vol. 21. London: John Murray, 1860.
Без названияHarwood, C.A. The Fort Garry Convention. Montreal: C.H. Marchand, Printer, 1909. (inscribed on front cover: “Compliments C.A.H. 28/7/09”)
Без названияHayes, M. Horace. Points of the Horse: A Treatise on the Conformation, Movements, Breeds and Evolution of the Horse. 3rd ed. London: Hurst and Blackett, Limited, 190[3]. (signed twice by S.B.S. on inside front pages)
Без названияHenderson Directory, Co. Henderson’s Northwest Brand Book. 2nd ed. Winnipeg: The Henderson Directory, Co. 1889. (back cover is loose and unattached)
Без названияHenderson, G.F. R. The Campaign of Fredericksburg: Nov. – Dec., 1862: A Tactical Study for Officers. 3rd ed. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., [1892]. (signed by S.B.S. with ‘Macleod’ added under name; ‘S.B. Steele written in front of book by Marie Steele)
Без названияHenry, Lucien E. Napoleon's War Maxims. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., ca. 1899. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed on front blank by Marie Steele and ‘S.B. Steele and the date (1906) signed on title page by SBS)
Без названияHunting, William. The Art of Horse-Shoeing. 3rd ed. London: Bailliére, Tindall and Cox, 1907. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)
Без названияBradley, A.G. and Jean N. McIlwraith. The Makers of Canada: Early British Rule/ Lord Dorchester; Sir Frederick Haldimand. University Edition Vol. III. Toronto: Morang & Co., Limited, 1910. (missing spine, unattached front cover)
Без названияHuyshe, G.L. The Red River Expedition. London: MacMillan and Co., 1871. (signed ‘S.B. Steele on title page in Marie’s handwriting)
Без названияJohnston, Arthur. Myths and Facts of the American Revolution: A Commentary on United States History as it is Written. Toronto: William Briggs, 1908. (signed twice by SBS and dated 1st Jan. 1910; also signed S.B. Steele in front of book by Marie Steele)
Без названияJohnston, T.R. and James A. Robertson and William Kirk Dickson. Historical Geography of the Clans of Scotland. 3rd ed. Edinburgh and London: W. & A.K. Johnston, 1899. (inscribed ‘Col. S.B. Steele C.B.M.V.O. Comd.g “B” Division S.A. Constabulary Pretoria S. Africa’)
Без названияKeith, Marian. Duncan Polite: the Watchman of Glenoro. Toronto: The Westminster Co., Limited, 1905. (inscribed on inside front cover: “To Dear Cousin Sam with the Author’s Love Orillia, July 1905)
Без названияKeith, Marian. The End of the Rainbow. Toronto: The Westminster Co., Limited, 1913. (inscribed on inside front cover: “To The Dear Steele Family With warmest greetings of Christmastides from Cousin Essie “Marion Keith” Toronto Dec. 1913”)
Без названияKirby, William and M.A. Fitzgibbon and John H. Land. Family History. Ducit Amor Patriae Niagara Historical Society No. 8. Niagara: Times Printing House, 1901.
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