Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam enroute to South Africa to join the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Attached note from Flora Steele to SBS, sent with Marie's letter to Sam of July 14th, 1901.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie's letter of November 24th, 1901.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten note from Gertrude Steele to SBS and sent with Marie's letter of December 1st, 1901.
Steele, GertrudeAttached letter from Gertrude Steele to SBS, and sent in Marie's letter of January 12th, 1902.
Steele, GertrudeAttached handwritten letter from Gertrude Steele to SBS and sent with Marie's letter of January 26th, 1902.
Steele, GertrudeAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele, sent with Marie's letter of April 6th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached letter to SBS from Harwood Steele, sent with Marie's letter of April 13th, 1902. The letter is written on two small torn scraps of paper.
Steele, HarwoodAn attached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of July 6th, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and enclosed with Marie Steele's letter of August 3rd, 1902.
Steele, FloraAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele, sent with Marie's letter of July 28, 1907
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 09 Aug. 1907. Includes an attached letter from Flora Steele.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 14 Aug. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 18 Aug. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, dated September 10th, 1907. Marie explains to Sam her business dealings with "Morgan's" and problems in purchasing furniture on a down payment system.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter sent to SBS from Flora Steele, amnd sent with Marie Steele's letter of the same date. Flora discusses friends and recent activities, including a visit with Dr. Helen Macdonald to talk about Scottish heroine, Flora Macdonald.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora in Montreal to her father [in South Africa]. Flora describes how she celebrated Victoria Day, etc. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora Steele in Montreal to her father. Flora discusses her preference to attend St. Urban's Academy in Montreal, mentions a discussion she had with the Reverend Mother about Masons and Orangemen, and askes her father about changes in Macleod, etc. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora in Montreal to her fathe r[in Winnipeg]. Flora writes about how she would like to live at home in Calgary, and hopes to be home for Christmas or New Year's. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora comments on her father's letter, mentioning her father's father. She has met a Lord Strathcona's veteran, Mr. John Barry, who served with Sam in South Africa, and she asks about Lord Milner. 3 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora staying at her Uncle Bob's in Monteal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about the visiting she has done, and discusses in more detail her thoughts about the English and attitudes towards Canadians, as well as discussing further the Free Masons, etc. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities, the books she is reading, and comments on people she has recently met. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her upcoming trip home for Christmas, the Christmas cards she is sending, and mentions her dental appointments. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraPrinted card from the Montreal Military Institute extending the priviliges of their Institute to SBS for two weeks, at the request of Lt. Col. E.B. Ibbotson, and dated December [1], 1899. Includes envelope.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to Marie Steele at Montreal; 2 pp and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora attending St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary; 4 pp. and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She describes her Easter holidays spent with family in Montreal, and her shopping and outings. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about a school tea and a eucher competition in an evening. 2pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal sent to her parents in Calgary. She expresses her joy at soon coming home for the sumer holidays, and discusses the wardrobe she will bring, etc.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about attending her uncle's wedding, and describes the ceremony in great detail. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. Flora writes about her time away from school in Montreal while at her Uncle Frank Harwood's home, visiting friends, and also discusses her father's travel back to Alberta. 3 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, dated May 15th, 1890.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter from Marie's sister Gertrude to Marie congratulaing her on the birth of Flora; letter is dated December 13th, 1891.
Hubert, Gertrude HarwoodHandwritten draft letters (2) from Marie to Mrs. James Moore, re: settling monies owed; the letter is dated July 1st [1899].
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: answering Marie's question about SBS's pay while with Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated June 22nd, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie dated Spetember 6th, 1901 with an attached copy of a typewritten letter sent to SBS on May 29, 1901 from J. Henderson, discussing monies required to pay for Uncle John's expenses.
Henderson, JamesHandwritten letter from Marie to a Mrs. Cole, of the Committee of the Soldiers' Wives' League, thanking them for the Christmas parcel they sent SBS; the letter is dated December 2nd, 1901.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Cablegram envelope (empty).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter drafts from Marie to Mr. Grady of Fort Macleod, thanking him for the calendar he sent for SBS and explaining she is sending a photo to him of SBS taken after his return from South Africa; the draft letter is dated January 12th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [J.S. Colmen], re obtaining maps of South Africa for Marie; the letter is dated March 27th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Elmes Steele, writing from Vancouver and talking about his move there, his family, and his correspondence with SBS; the letter is dated April 15th, 1902.
Steele, ElmesHandwritten letter (draft) from Marie to The Secretary of State for War at the War Office in London, asking about information regarding transport to South Africa.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P., informing her that SBS's leave from the police force has been extended one year without pay; the letter is dated May 30th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten drafts of letters Marie has written; on one side of the paper to Mrs. Hilliam, and on the other to the Meanea Saddlery Company of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She disscusses with Mrs. Hilliam SBS's request that she come with the family to South Africa, and to Mr. Meanea she discusses a saddle order for her daughter.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing the Pension Bill, and hoping to see Marie before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated August 8th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from [C. Beckett] of the War Office, London, replying to Marie about passages to South Africa. The letter is dated September 10th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from the Secretary of the Soldiers' Wive's League to Marie, re having a tea for her before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated September 17th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from the secretary (Caroline Margaret Land) of the Toronto I.O.D.E. wishing Marie the best on her journey to South Africa, mentioning the Order's work in S.A. caring for soldiers' graves, and informing Marie that her membership in the I.O.D.E. has been processed. The letter is dated September 29th, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 9th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Minnie in Lethbridge; Marie shares family news and her preparations for moving to Calgary. The letter is dated August 18th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including the probelms Frank is having in his marriage to Esther; the letter is dated May 12th, 1909.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated March 2nd, 1913.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisTelegram to Marie from her brother saying he had just seen Sam and all is well.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter from Gus to Marie, discussing among other things the Elizabeth Ann Harwood case; the letter is dated January 14th, 1917.
Harwood, C.A.Pocket diary; notebook style; hand-written entries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Attached notes from Gertrude and Harwood Steele to their father, and sent with Marie's April 23, 1899 letter to SBS.
Steele, GertrudeAttached letter from SBS's cousin J. B. Clarke, addressed to Marie, and sent with Marie's letter of 18 June 1899 to SBS. The letter discusses, among other things, the Steele's mining claim.
Clarke, J.B.Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam, who has just left that day on a trip east to begin recruiting for Lord Strathcona's Horse
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam who is enroute to South Africa to join the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam enroute to South Africa to join the South African Constabulary.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter from Flora Steele to her father, and sent with Marie's letter of July 7th, 1901.
Steele, FloraAttached handwritten letter to SBS from Flora Steele and sent with Marie's letter of June 17th, 1902.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Elmes Steele and forwarded to SBS in a letter Marie sent dated June 22nd, 1902. In this letter, Elmes explains why he needed to borrow money from the Steeles, and details how it will be spent.
Steele, ElmesAn attached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of July 13th, 1902.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 15 Aug. 1907; includes attached letters from Flora and Gertrude Steele.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 25 Aug. 1907; includes attached letters from Flora and from Maggie Currie (re: Uncle John).
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 06 Sep. 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter to Marie from Flora Steele. Marie forwarded Flora's letter to SBS in her letter to him dated September 14th, 1908.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora Steele in Montreal to her father in South Africa. Flora writes about missing her father, talks about holy week holidays at school, and mentions letters she has received and written. 2pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter form Flora Steele in Montreal to her father. Flora thanks her father for his affectionate advice, discusses friends and family, and mentions her Uncle Frank's engagement. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter to SBS in Calgary from Flora in Montreal. She talks about plans for celebrating Gertrude's birthday, and plans for attending St. Urban's School in the fall. A handwritten note at the end of the letter appears to be a note Flora added several years later.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora describes her train trip to Montreal, and her hope of seeing her parents at Christmas. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her homesickness and longing to be with family. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraA 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.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about her excitement at returning home, packing her trunk, and visiting with Marie's family in Montreal. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with enveope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about a variety of topics including Sir Redvers Buller, and the funeral of her Aunt Jessie. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Marie's brother Frank at St. Laurent College to Marie in Fort Macleod; dated February 25th, 1892.
Harwood, Francis Albert (Frank)Handwritten letter from Gus (C.A. Harwood) to his brother Reginald describing their father's critical illness; the letter was likely forwarded to Marie from Reggie. It is dated June 27th, 1897.
Harwood, C.A.Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Gus (C.A.) Harwood discussing their father's final illness and death. The letter was written on Jly 4th, 1897.
Harwood, C.A.Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing hearing from SBS and saying Sam can have either the N.W.M.P. command at Calgary or Fort Macleod; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from an individual in Wrexham, Great Britain thanking Marie for the photograph she has sent of SBS; the letter is dated August 27th, 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reg, inquiring about a job as a surgeon in South Africa with Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated October 25th, 1900.
Harwood, Reginald de LotbinièreTypewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: the extension of SBS's leave from the N.W.M.P.; the letter is dated June 13th, 1901.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. sharing news with Marie about Miss Miller's application, and letters written.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonell inquiring about assistance for her move to South Africa.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Elmes Steele on the Canadian Pacific Railway line at Field, B.C. to Marie in Montreal. Elmes discusses money matters, and talks about his poor treatment in Ottawa. The letter is dated May 29th, 1902.
Steele, ElmesLetters from Lord Strathcona and others in London responding to Marie and her request for assistance travelling to South Africa.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Handwritten letter from D.A. Macdonald in Ottawa to Marie, regarding her passage to South Africa; the letter is dated August 29th, 1902.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter from Minnie Macdonell in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal, explaining the small gifts she is sending and wishing she could see the family before they depart for South Africa. The letter is dated August 29th, 1902.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter from Grace in Vancouver to Marie, discussing her move from Orillia to Vancouver; Grace describes meeting a returning soldier from South Africa (Meschendoff) who had served with SBS in Lord Strathcona's Horse. The letter is dated August 31st, 1902.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Vivian Bartram in Ottawa, asking Marie to write to the War Office to secure his passage with hers to South Africa; the letter is dated October 1st, 1902.
Bartram, Vivian T.Handwritten letter to Marie from Julie Lewis of London, inviting the Steele's for tea (not realizing they are in Montreal).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from a friend in London, [Oliver] Holmes Brooks, surprised that the Steele's are en route back to Canada; the letter is dated June 25th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Minnie in Lethbridge to Marie in Montreal; the letter is dated July 13th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter to Marie in Montreal from Minnie in Lethbridge; the letter is dated July 26th, 1907.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)