Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS in England. Harwood comments on Sam's visit with Rev. R. Stewart Patterson, discusses staff courses, and talks about conscription in Canada, etc. 3 sheets and envelope.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Flora in France to her parents in Folkestone, England. Flora sends New Year's greetings, and writes about the activities that are taking place where she is, and speaks of her desire to go to Brittany. 4 pp.
Sans titreLetter is undated; scrapbook is mentioned
Sans titreFrench Troops – Notes/Reports General Steele’s notes on the French Methods of Defence at Verdun. Handwritten; 4 pp.
Sans titreOperations Report – Third Army No. S.G. 491 “ Report of Operations carried out by 188th (Irish) Bn. K.L.R., on the nights of 16/17 and 17/18 April, 1916” Mimeographed typewritten report; 10 pp., 2 copies; some annotation by Harwood Steele added.
Sans titreCanadian Training Division – Trench Knife – Recommendations – Correspondence Related to using a trench knife in military hand fighting. Typewritten
Sans titreCanadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, General Sam Hughes; also includes correspondence with Lady Strathcona [Lord Strathcona's daughter], re: her financing of Canadian reinforcements. Typewritten
Sans titreCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence “Memorandum in Regard to the Re-Organization of Training Brigades and Reserve Battalions, Canadian Training Division, Shorncliffe; Showing Brigadiers and Officers Commanding Who Have Served in France, Those Who Have Had Instructional Tours in France and Those Who Have Had No Service in France”. Typewritten
Sans titreCanadian Training Division: France Visit – Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. Includes correspondence in preparation for Steele’s visit to the British General Headquarters and the French Front in early June, 1917. Handwritten; Typewritten
Sans titreCanadian Training Division: France Visit – Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. Includes correspondence and related reports concerning Steele’s visit to the French Front, June 8th-14th, 1917. Notes accompanying the report are provided by Harwood Steele. Note: Two maps removed from file and placed in map box. (2008.1.3.3.5.4; 130-12) Hand-written; Typewritten
Sans titreTyped copy (2) of a letter sent to Colonel Robert Rogers from SBS discussing his visit to the British and French fronts, and his perceived unfair treatment by the Canandian Military.
Sans titreTypewritten letter from SBS to Sir George Perley concerning the command of the 1st Canadian Divisision, and a sheet of notes for an interview with Perley to be held June 21, 1917.
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes a copy of a letter from SBS to Hugh Macdonald with copies of correspondence and narratives related to SBS’s treatment by the Canadian Military; a letter received from John P. French, sent from France; a letter (with copy) sent from SBS to Colonel Rogers; a letter from SBS to Sir George Perley and a letter received from [L. Kippell] commenting on SBS’s recent visit to the French battlefields. Handwritten; typewritten
Sans titreBlack leather-bound; pocketbook style; hand-written entries (not all SBS's handwriting?) H.S. note at front of diary: "Very important - Sam Steele's diary of a visit to the Canadian Exp. Force, France"
Sans titreHandwritten letter with envelope sent from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In this letter Ketchen describes a successful operation his 6th Brigade performed, and attaches a copy of meesages of congratulations he received as a result.
Sans titreHandwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England.
Sans titreA handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B Ketchen in France writing to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen sends his regrets that Sam is giving up his military command and returning to Canada, and discusses further his own position in the military, and the possibility he may be sent ot England.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreA handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen discusses his plans with the military and he mentions the arrival of Clifford Sifton in England and wonders if Sifton would remember him from Canada and support him in his plans.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS at Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen congratulates Sam on his recent knighthood, and complains about his treatment and lack of recognition by the Military Forces he serves.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France; attached clipping.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France; attached Special Brigade Order.
Sans titreHand-written letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreTypewritten letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood discusses the reputation of Lord Kitchener; a Winnipeg Telegram article on SBS; and promotions, etc. occurring within the Canadian military. 3 sheets and envelope.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Putney, England; Harwood discusses some 'lost ground' faced by Canadians in recent battles, the death of Louis Lipsett, the anticipated end of the War, and Sam's plans for retiremen (farming in Fort Macleod). 4 sheets and envelope.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Folkestone, England; Harwood talks about the injustices SBS has faced, and their family's honorable reputation in serving Canada, etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade to SBS at Putney, England; a short note wishing his father a happy birthday, etc. 1 sheet and envelope.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes further about what he hears in terms of promotions and movement within military in France, and shares his father's anger at the way SBS is being treated by the Canadian Military. 1 sheet and envelope.
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