Handwritten note by Maye Steele acknowledging receipt of advance pay for SBS from F.W. Taylor of the Bank of Montreal.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A letter originally sent to Solicitors Lighthall & Harwood (acting on behalf of SBS), and regarding disagreement over outstanding monies owed for Sam's living quarters in England. The letter has been copied by hand by Marie Steele, and includes her added comments at the end of the letter.
Harwood, C.A.An attached letter written to Marie Steele, from Inspector Alex M. Jarvis stationed in the Yukon.
Jarvis, A.M.Handwritten letter sent to Marie from [C.D.] Bethune, re: mining concerns. Marie sent the letter to SBS with hers of October 23, 1901.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter to Sam Steele from his cousin Esther Miller, sent with his letter of August 31st for Marie to read.
MacGregor, Esther Miller (Marian Keith)A handwritten letter to Marie from Flora Steele. Marie forwarded Flora's letter to SBS in her letter to him dated September 14th, 1908.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter to Marie from Flora Steele. Marie forwarded Flora's letter to SBS in her letter to him dated September 14th, 1908.
Steele, FloraA typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.
Oliver, FrankMarie's copying of a note from Fred White of the NWMP written to Marie Steele, offering his congratulations for SBS being promoted to a full Colonel in the Canadian Militia.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951An invitation from Government House in Capetown, inviting SBS to make the acquaintance of "His Excellency" (illegible name).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Contains an attached letter sent to Maye from James Henderson, re: SBS's half-brother John and his care.
Henderson, JamesAttached 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.A handwritten letter sent to SBS from Minnie; Sam forwarded it to Marie to read, and Marie returned Minnie's letter with her letter to Sam dated September 17th, 1907. Minnie is writing from 'The Barracks, Macleod' to SBS at Ca;gary.
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Handwritten letter sent to Marie from Percy Belcher, re: mining concerns. Marie sent the letter to SBS with hers of October 23, 1901.
Belcher, Percy H.An attached letter from cousin [Sheila] Lindsay in Salt Lake addressed to "My dear Maye".
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten letter sent to J.A. Harwood (Gus?) from the John B. Stetson Company, and forwarded on to SBS in a letter from Marie dated July 27th, 1902. The Company representative is responding to a report that SBS's hat was damaged upon receipt in South Africa.
Harwood, C.A.A handwritten letter to Marie Steele from Inspector Alex Jarvis with the NWMP in the Yukon. He writes about people and changes in Dawson, and discusses his thoughts about leaving the force. Marie sent this letter to Sam in a letter she wrote dated June 17th, 1902.
Jarvis, A.M.A 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, ElmesAttached wedding invitation enclosed in a letter to SBS from Marie dated August 3rd, 1902. The invitation is from Captain J. O'Donnell of S.A.C. inviting SBS to the wedding of his daughter Mabel to Captain J. Sholto Douglas, also of S.A.C.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Bennett-Goldney, Francis. The First Arrivals of Wounded at Folkestone Pier and the Early Importance and Developments of the Bevan Military Hospital at Sandgate. London: William Clowes and Sons. Limited, 191[7]. (inscribed on front cover: ‘For dear Mrs. Steele with love from the Authors Francis Bennett-Goldney June 1917’)
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Borthwick, J. Douglas. Poems and Songs on the South African War. Montreal The Gazette Publishing Co., 1901. (inscribed at front from L. Williamson noting pages containing her nephew’s poetry; annotated on these pages as well). Marie Steele has written both S.B. Steele and H.E. Steele at the front of the book.
Steele, HarwoodCablegram envelope (empty).
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A file of correspondence related to inquiries about the Harwood Family genealogy. Includes letters to and from C.A. Harwood; as well as information and related correspondence from individuals connected to the Harwood name and family.
Harwood, C.A.Creasy, 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.’)
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Cruikshank, 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)
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Envelope only; date stamped at Winnipeg on April 6th, 1910.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Enveope only
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Envelope only; sent to Marie from John Macpherson, Lt. Colonel in Ontario. The envelope originally contained printed enclosures.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Letter to SBS and Marie Steele from Mrs. Harwood, Marie’s mother, re: death of her husband. Handwritten.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951General Correspondence – From family friends including cousin Esther Miller, a letter from Marie Steele’s sister, Mrs. Alice Harwood Farish with a note from Marie added to the end of the letter; a telegram, and private letter from the Commissioner’s Office in Dawson. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Farrish, AliceGeneral Correspondence – Includes letter from [A.M.] Jarvis with attached letter from Marie Steele; memo; a personal letter from A.B. Perry; and a note to “John” from Steele. Handwritten.
Jarvis, A.M.A bound note book, stamped with gold lettering: "Daily Journal 1892 N.W.M.P.". Only a few entries in journal; appear to be listings of house-hold good (dishes, pictures, linens, etc.) Perhaps maintained by Marie Steele.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A handwritten note with attached 'name/character' analysis given to Marie by [C.P. Mulvay], Rector, ?. A penciled note adds that the documetns date from September 18, 1878.
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 drafts to Colonel D.A. Macdonald asking for assistance for the family's move to Calgary.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten 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 from Flora at [Homeside] to her mother in Vaudreuil. Flora discusses her activities, the people she has seen or visited, and news about family and friends. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten 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.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about relatives, her excitement at coming home for the summer, the possibility of horseback riding once she is home, and wishes her mother a happy birthday. 3 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 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 written from Flora in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora describes her Christmas holiday, and lists the gifts she received from family and friends. 6 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She discusses plans for her upconing trip home, and the goodbye visits she is making in Montreal prior to boarding the train for Calgary. 2 pp.
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. In her letter, Flora discusses her upcoming plans for the Easter holidays. 2pp.
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 to her parents in Calgary. She discusses the death of her Aunt Jessie who passed away the day before this letter was written. 2 pp.
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 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 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 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 to her parents in Calgary. Flora discusses attempts to have a new riding habit made, and her 'exasperation' with her music teacher. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about looking forward to returning to Calgary, wanting to learn to shoot once she's home, and trying her best at arithmetic (with her "arithmeticless head!"), etc. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in France to her mother in Folkestone, England. Flora talks about a ship that has sunk and caused the closing of the port; discusses news of family friends; and talks generally about her work in a hospital in France. 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 with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. She describes having received a long letter from her father, and is anxious to be with all the family at Christmas. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Ottawa to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her visit in Ottawa where she is touring the sights with her cousin (Jope), visiting family members, and being shown the Ottawa Library by Mrs. Lampman, widoe of the poet Archibald Lampman. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to Marie Steele at Montreal; 2 pp and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora to Marie, expressing frustration with her siblings; 1 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten 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.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to his family in Folkestone, England; 8 pp and envelope.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele at Highfield School, Hamilton, Ontario to his parents; 3 pp. He describes his schooll activities, particularly a long hike he participated in.
Steele, HarwoodA handwritten letter from Harwood at Highfield School in Hamilton, Ontario to his parents; 5 pp. Harwood pleads with his mother to be allowed to go to Montreal (and not Orillia) for Christmas; and talks about his activities, clothing needs, and recent commission to paint a design to bear the "names of old Highfielders gone to the front."
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 2nd Division Canadians, Shorncliffe Camp, England to his parents; 8 p.
Steele, HarwoodHandwriiten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Batallion in France to his family where he describes the war as "hell"; 2 pp and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood with the "A" Section, 3rd Field Ambulance, Valcartier, Quebec to Marie in Winnipeg; 7 pp. and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter (drafts) from Marie to Lady Northcote, thanking her for her gift.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-19514 p. Details Marie Steele's reasons for forbidding Harwood Steele from enlisting in the military.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter to Capt. Deane from Marie, inquiring about a missing saddle. The letter is dated July 29th, 1898.
Deane, R. BurtonHandwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonald, thanking him for the offer of a return train ticket from Montreal to Halifax so she can meet SBS on his return; the letter is dated Febraru 10th, 1901
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonald requesting information regarding assistance with the family's upcoming move to Calgary.
Macdonald, D.A.Handwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonell inquiring about assistance for her move to South Africa.
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 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 from Marie to Mr. [J.] Henderson, sharing news about SBS in South Africa and noting that she has sent money for Uncle John's care, as requested by SBS.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten 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), 1859-1951Handwritten 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), 1859-1951Handwritten letter sent to C.A. Harwood from Father Gendreau, O.M.I., Dawson City, and forwarded to Marie; letter dated July 26th, 1899.
Gendreau, Edmond, FatherHandwritten letter from Mr. Maurice in London to Marie, accepting her invitation for dinner; the letter is dated March 8th, 1907.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [A. Holmes Brooks] in London, a nursing friend who writes about her family and general news; the letter is dated September 14th, 1909.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter (French text) to Marie from a relation in Ottawa; the letter is dated 29 Jun. 1895.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Archibald Camerson Macdonell commenting on the written account he had been sent of SBS's father, Captaim Elmes Steele.
Macdonell , A. Cameron , SirHandwritten letter to Marie from A.E. Christie, with a question about Strathcona Horse sheet music; the letter is dated December 14th, 1910.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from [Alex'r McK. Cowie], sending regrets as unable to attend her wedding, January 14th, 1890.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie's aunt, Angelique Harwood in Vaudreuil to Marie in Fort Macleod; dated February 11th, 1897.
Harwood, AngeliqueHandwritten letter to Marie (referred to as "[Michette"] from her brother Antoine, dated April 24, 1891.
Harwood, Antoine Gaspard ChartierHandwritten letter to Marie from her brother Antoine, describing a singing festival he performed at in Edmonton and enclosing a news clipping about the event. The letter is dated May 7th, 1909.
Harwood, Antoine Gaspard ChartierHandwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from Alex Macdonell in Lethbridge, speaking of joint mining concerns and inviting Marie to send the children to them while she contemplates a move to join SBS in the Yukon. The letter is dated June 2nd, 1898.
Macdonell, Alexander R.Handwritten letter to Marie requesting a photograph of Harwood and commenting on Harwood joining the Armed Forces; the letter is dated August 28th, 1914.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from C. Bagnall to Marie, descibing their trip to Cape Town and plans to travel to England; Bagnall speaks of missing the family and looking forward to reuniting with them in England. The letter is dated June 10th, 1906.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951