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2008.2.1.1.3.48 · Item · 22 Nov. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, discussing Sam's pay and mail delivery to the Yukon; the letter is dated November 22, 1898.

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.57 · Item · 10 Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a Militia Department cheque issued SBS for his pay and outfit as an Officer of the Transvaal Contingent; the letter is dated January 10th, 1900.

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.90 · Item · 30 May 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten 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), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.96 · Item · 08 Aug. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten 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), 1859-1951
2008.1.1.1.2.41 · File · Mar. 1892
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Includes a letter of apology from L.W. Herchmer, re: remarks about SBS and Mrs. Steele. Handwritten.

Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMP
2008.1.1.1.2.66 · File · May 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – From friends and family including H.B. Runnall, H. Oliver, cousin Esther Miller, J. [Acten], etc. Handwritten.

MacGregor, Esther Miller (Marian Keith)
2008.1.1.1.2.82 · File · Nov. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Telegrams and letters, as above; queries about Steele’s possible service in South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.189 · File · Jul 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from colleagues and friends such as: [H.?] Irving; A.L. Haydon; R.J. Gwynne; E.B. Edwards; Hugh Davidson; E.G. (Teddy)Rundle; and others. Handwritten.

Gwynne, R.J.
2008.1.1.1.2.196 · File · Feb. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from A.W. Strange. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.3.1 · File · 1889, 1890, 1902-1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letters sent to SBS from Father Lacombe, declaring his support of Steele's potential promotion, and general descriptions of his work; includes a hand-written declaration from Father Lacombe on the 6th of January 1890, declaring that Steele is unmarried, and of good character. Handwritten and typewritten documents

Lacombe, Albert, Father
2008.1.1.2.5 · Item · 1 Jan. 1890 - 5 Nov. 1890
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos and cash accounts maintained at back of diary Separate file of loose items retained

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.13 · Item · March - August 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook filled with memoranda, lists, and draft notes One item removed (see separated materials note)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.21 · Item · June 1899 - 23 Nov. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries; describes leaving the Yukon and travelling back to Ontario Memos, cash accounts and addresses maintained at back of diary See file of separated items from diary

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.22 · Item · 7 Jan. 1900- 28 Nov. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries with entries related to the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.3.1.9 · Item · 01 Jan. 1882 - 08 Jan. 1883
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Daily 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

Macdonell, Alexander R.
2008.1.1.3.1.13 · Item · 08 Mar. 1887, 16 Apr. 1887 - 10 Sep. 1887
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Daily 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

Macdonell, Alexander R.
2008.1.3.3.1.1.133 · File · Apr. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes confidential letters written to and from General J.E.B. Seely, Doctor Howard (Lord Strathcona's son-in-lawm married to Margaret) and others, regarding the command and service of Lord Strathcona’s Horse regiment; a letter (with attached copies) sent from SBS to Sir Robert Borden, regarding the Royal North West Mounted Police; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
2008.1.3.2.1.20 · File · Mar. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a list of the non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Corp under Steele's command and a letter from Minister F.W. Borden acknowledging Steele's request that men from LSH be allowed to join the South African Constabulary.

Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917
2008.1.3.3.1.1.56 · File · Oct. - Nov. 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence and document s around the inquiry into the ‘compulsory retirement’ of Lt. Col. L.W. Herchmer from the NWMP. Handwritten; typewritten

Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMP
2008.1.2.1.1.3 · File · Sep. 1885 - May 1886
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letters and documents relating to a claim by Trooper Edward Cole for payment of a horse used by Steele's Scouts in the North-West Rebellion of 1885; includes a letter from General Strange.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.8 · File · Nov. 1887, Jan. 1888
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letter from Deputy Minister of Militia and Defence, along with a forwarding covering letter, informing Steele that a certificate for scrip is being sent to him in Kootenay, B.C.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.20 · File · 22 Nov. 1890, 21 Aug. 1891
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letters from James Ross, supervisor of construction of the C.P. Railway, with an attached copy of a letter sent to Sir John A. Macdonald, recommending Steele for promotions within the NWMP.

Ross, James
2008.1.2.1.1.29 · File · Jun., Sep. 1897
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Two hand-written letters to Steele from Commissioner L.W. Herchmer, discussing his personal situation as Commissioner, and in the second letter, discussing Steele's upcoming Yukon assignment.

Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMP
2008.1.2.1.1.34 · File · Apr. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Submitted proposals for building boats for the NWMP for use in the Yukon; a letter from Fred White warning Steele to avoid friction with Major Walsh; a memo from [R.] Belcher describing conditions on the Chilkoot Pass; a letter expressing concern about custom duties.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.43 · File · Aug. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon from Fred White, Yukon Commissioner James. M. Walsh, A.B. Perry, and William Pearce, Superintendent of Mines; includes a completed Chilkoot Pass duty form and instructions for Steele's transfer to Dawson.

Pearce, William
2008.1.2.1.1.46 · File · Jan. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Steele related to his duties in the Yukon, including that of Commission Council member, from Commissioner Ogilvie and others; includes a petition related to establishing a dental association in the Yukon Territory.

Ogilvie, William, Commissioner, Yukon Territory
2008.1.2.1.1.66 · File · Jun. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White; one letter informs Steele that he has been granted a further leave of absence from the NWMP in order to serve with the South African Constabulary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.69 · File · Feb. - Nov. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letters to both C.A. Harwood and Mrs. Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing the Police Officers' Pension Bill and Steele, a newsy letter to Steele from White on various matters; a letter to Steele from White acknowledging his request for a further extension on his leave of absence from the NWMP and application for superannuation; further letters from White regarding Steele's retirement and pension allowances; general pension-related correspondence.

Harwood, C.A.
2008.1.2.1.1.72 · File · 1908
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence to Steele from Comptroller Fred White discussing NWMP land warrants and pension rights for Superintendent A.R. Macdonnell's widow; also a pension payment notice and letter from NWMP Comptroller Lawrence Fortescue.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.74 · File · [1885-1886]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written note to Comptroller Fred White from Sam Steele, recommending Reverend George Mackay for the position of Chaplain with Steele's Scouts; note from Steele to C.D. Wood of Macleod, Alberta.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.75 · File · [1886]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Draft of a seven page hand-written letter from Steele to the NWMP Commissioner in Regina responding to and discussing various comments relayed in earlier correspondence from the Commissioner to Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.76 · File · 27 Jan. 1889
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written letters from S.B. Steele directed to Northwest Territories Constables and Peace Officers, providing details regarding three men involved with horse theft; seal attached beside Steele's signature.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.78 · File · [1897], 07 Aug. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written letter from Steele at Lake Bennett to the NWMP Comptroller requesting information about whether NWMP members can stake personal mining claims; draft of telegram written by Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.79 · File · Dec. 1898 - Aug. 1899, 1972
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Outgoing flimsy copies of letters written bu Superintendent Steele while posted in Dawson City, Yukon; includes some covering explanatory notes by Harwood Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.2 · Item · 05 Jan. 1886 - 18 Oct. 1886
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound diary written from Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, and Willow Creek; memoranda at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.3 · Item · 01 Jan. 1888 - 11 Dec. 1888
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary, hand-written entries from Kootenay Ferry, Kootenay, Fort Macleod. Cash accounts kept at back of diary.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.5 · Item · 01 Jan. 1890 - 05 Nov. 1890
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries; mostly written from Fort Macleod. Memos, cash accounts kept at back of book.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.9 · Item · 01 Jan. 1893 - 17 Mar. 1893
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; very brief entries, largely empty; one cash accounts notation at back of journal.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.10 · Item · 14 Feb. 1893 - 13 Jun. 1893
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; memos and accounts kept at back of book. One item, a note from D.L. Meetison, was removed and placed behind the diary in the same file.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.11 · Item · Jun. - Aug. 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; more of a notebook filled with memoranda and notes. A horse race card was removed from the diary and placed behind it in the same file.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.16 · Item · 01 Jan. 1897 - 14 Aug. 1897
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Burgandy leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries from Fort Macleod; memos and cash accounts kept at back of book.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.2.20 · Item · 01 Jan. 1899 - 02 Jun. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Cloth-bound daily journal with hand-written entries, written at Dawson, Skagway, and Lake Bennett. A list of letters mailed and accounts register kept at end of journal.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.3.8.1 · Item · 11 Jul. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten report sent to Col. S.B. Steele from an underground NWMP officer, Alfred J. Thomas, reporting on claim owners on Hunker Creek defrauding the Dominion Government. 5 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Nominal Rolls
2008.1.2.1.3.9 · File · [1884]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Nominal roll of 'E' Division, NWMP, Calgary; black leather note book with covering explanatory note written by Harwood Steele (ca. 1969). Includes a roll of horses of 'E' Division.

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.2.1.3.28 · Item · 1911
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Published report of the Royal North West Mounted Police, 1911. Reports and Other Papers Relating to the McPherson-Dawson Police Patrol - Winter 1910-1911 and the Death of Inspector Francis J. Fitzgerald and all Members of the Patrol. Printed in Ottawa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.3.29 · Item · 1920
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Published report of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police for the Year Ended September 30, 1919. Printed in Ottawa by Order of Parliament. Pencilled on the back cover of the report is: "[Met] 27 Regina in 1883".

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.4.6 · File · 1899, 1900, 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A NWMP Engagement form and Oath of Allegiance for Israel Dix; a front page from "The Canada Gazette" (August 18, 1900); Printed Bill 40: 'An Act respecting pensions to Officers of the North-West Mounted Police' (2 copies); loose printed sheet showing the distribution state of the Force by Divisions; and affidavit of a Mounted Police Pensioner form (5 copies).

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919