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A handwritten letter from R.P. to his father. Roger is enroute from Ontario to the west, travelling through the United States and then on through Manitoba, stopping at Winnipeg. He describes the scenery he encounters on his trip, and is writing on the eve of reporting for duty to the NWMP fort at Winnipeg.

Hand-written letter in which SBS discusses what will happen if he is not allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces in France.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Maud Gillen of Winnipeg, sending Christmas greetings and enclosing two snapshots of her young son.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend, Margaret Johnston, of Winnipeg; the letter is dated January 25th, 1916.

Telegram, re: cheque being sent.

Telegram from M.W. Parsons asking for details about Marie's upcoming trip to England.

Typewritten copy of a poem about SBS recited at a Patriotic Concert by Spencer Wiggin and written by Fred Yates; the poem was sent to Marie from Mr. Wiggin.

Handwritten letter from [Jean] Hughes, thanking Marie for her support at a meeting; the letter is postmarked June 7th, 1915 at Winnipeg.

Letters to Marie from her brothers Frank and Gus; mailed together to Marie in Winnipeg.

Telegram to Marie from her brother saying he had just seen Sam and all is well.

Typewritten note to accompany snapshots (not with letter); dated May 12th, 1915.

Telegram notifying Marie of Sam's fall from a horse.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Edward Hilliam writing from Salisbury and sharing general news and congratulating SBS on his promotion.

Handwritten note from Mary Crawford offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Handwritten note from Laura Howe offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Highfiled School Headmaster John H. Collinson writing about approving Harwood's requests for time to visit cousins; the letter is dated November 2nd, 1914.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Harry Edwards writing from Valcariter Camp.

Handwritten letter to Marie requesting a photograph of Harwood and commenting on Harwood joining the Armed Forces; the letter is dated August 28th, 1914.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Essie, sharing general news; the letter is dated at Toronto June 19th, 1914.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Jim Steele (SBS's brother) writing about the death of his daughter Jessie; the letter is dated July 26th, 1913.

Handwritten note to Marie from Edith Davidson with an acrostic poem written by her mother about SBS as a birthday gift to Marie; the letter is dated May 2nd, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated April 20th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) sharing family news and saying how much Antoine enjoyed his visit with their family; the letter is dated March 27th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated March 2nd, 1913.

Handwritten letter from Mathilda (Tillsie) Harwood talking about Victoria and Antoine's ('Toreador's') plans to pursue singing and dentistry. A snapshot of "Joe and her kiddie" is enclosed.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Helen Mitchell writing to say how she enjoyed reading Harwood's poem; the letter is dated February 17th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated January 19th, 1913.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister-in-law Mathilde Harwood (Tilsey/Tilsie) writing about their stay in Victoria and Antoine's (Toreador's) plans to leave dentistry and go into real estate; the letter is dated January 6th, 1913.

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Cowan of the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. providing information about their club and its activities; the letter is dated January 5th, 1913.

Handwritten note to Marie, thanking her for the recent visit he and Cecil enjoyed with the Steele family.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Edith Davidson, thanking the Steele's for the Christmas gift they received from them.

Handwritten letter to Marie from the Portage la Prairie I.O.D.E. informing Marie she was elected patroness of the "Colonel Sam Steele Military Chapter"; included is a handwritten draft reply written by Marie.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reggie, mentioning that he will be passing through Winnipeg on the train and would like to visit; the letter is dated from Montreal December 2nd, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated November 12th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from J.D. Smith of Winnipeg who explains at length the problems a friend, Mr. Johnston is experiencing, and looking to the Steele's for financial help; attached is a letter to Smith from W.E. Fraser, a physician in Bashaw, Alberta. The letter is dated October 5th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Archibald Camerson Macdonell commenting on the written account he had been sent of SBS's father, Captaim Elmes Steele.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news; letter is dated September 28th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, sharing family news and speaking of her admiration of SBS; letter is dated August 12th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Essie, describing their trip and sharing general news; the letter is dated at Toronto July 22nd, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, full of family news including that of the separation of Marie's brother Frank from his wife Esther; the letter is dated June 9th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend Winifred Talbot of Calgary sharing news of friends and family.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Dora Hawkins, writing from England; the letter is dated March 19th, 1912.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Nellie Wallis, written on hotel stationery at Brandon, Manitoba.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [J. Henderson] of Toronto, writing about seeing and hearing Sam speak recently; the letter is dated December 22nd, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from A.E. Christie, with a question about Strathcona Horse sheet music; the letter is dated December 14th, 1910.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [Nelle] Snider of Portage la Prairie inviting the Steele's to tea and for a visit; the letter is dated October 21st, 1910.

Envelope only; date stamped at Winnipeg on April 6th, 1910.

Handwritten letter from a [Dale ?], talking about his experineces fighting fires in the U.S., and his various business interests; he knows the family and asks for Flora's address in Montreal so he might contact her when next in Montreal. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1909.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Winnipeg to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her train trip to Winnipeg, her father meeting her at the station, and then describes the sightseeing, shopping, and visiting she is doing in Winnipeg. 8 pp.

Postcards sent to Marie, no inscription, [Camp Sewell]

Attached three photographs, South Africa related

Attached news clippings regarding household hints, and notice of a gymkhana; and a Hudon's Bay Company invoice)