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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes correspondence with individuals at the Department of Militia and Defence; from Canadian Highlanders Regiment, and two letters written to Lord Strathcona from SBS regarding his demotion in rank after returning to Canada from South Africa. One letter is written to certify that SBS served in the Red River Expeditionary Force in 1870-1871 (written by D.A. Macdonald who served as Captain and Adjutant of the Regiment).

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes hand-written correspondence from R.J. Gwynne; correspondence from to and from Sam Hughes, and others, re: military ranks, cadet camp, etc.

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Military Correspondence - Incoming

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with the Department of Militia and Defence regarding the organization of new cavalry regiments in Western Canada.

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding cadet camp; a letter from Colonel Sam Hughes stating that Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be made separate Divisions; and a letter from SBS to Hughes recommending Captain John Godson for a position of District Staff Adjutant, Military District No. 11. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sir Robert Borden and others around Steele’s complaint about his rank in the Canadian Military; the treatment of himself and other officers by a ‘Minister of the Crown’ and the Department of Militia and Defence; includes copied letters intended to provide support for Steele’s views, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. A particular focus in these letters is on SBS’s recommendation that a Lt-Colonel I.R. Snider be appointed Command of the 6th Infantry Brigade and the subsequent appointment of someone to this position, and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming

Correspondence separated by Harwood Steele, and marked “for use only if necessary”. Letters in this file are ones H.S. felt were sensitive, and separated accordingly. Includes correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; these letters, between SBS, General Lord Brooke, General Carson, and General Turner revolve around issues concerning the fitness of Commander Lt. Colonel J.A.W. Allan of the 20th Battalion, 2nd Canadian Division. Includes explanatory notes from Harwood Steele (1974). Typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Documents separated by Harwood Steele, and marked “for use only if necessary”. Papers in this file are ones H.S. felt were sensitive, and separated accordingly. Includes correspondence between SBS, Colonel Fowler, and Sir George Perley, Canadian Overseas Minister of Defence. These letters revolve around issues concerning the command of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in England, and include added notations my H.S. Typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS, including copies of a narrative he wrote outlining his personal “appointment to the command of the 2nd Canadian Division to present date”, referring to Sir George Perley’s appointment of a replacement for his position in England; and letters, often marked ‘confidential’, sent to General John Walter Carson and other individuals discussing his personal situation, the injustice he feels, and his wish to remain in England until the end of the war. Typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

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

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence 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

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Military Correspondence - Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes copies (with duplicates) of confidential correspondence sent from SBS to Lord Beaverbrook, re: his age and fitness for military service; and to Colonel Robert Rogers; Sir Daniel H. McMillan, re: Sam’s military rank and unfair treatment by Canadian military. Typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence, largely confidential, continues to revolve around SBS’s protest about his proposed retirement, and his desire to continue his military involvement by being appointed Inspector-General of the Canadian Over-Seas Troops. Included are letters (and copies) sent to and from: Canadian Members of Parliament; Sir Clifford Sifton; Sir James A. Lougheed; Sir Daniel H. McMillan; Sir Robert Borden; Colonel Rogers; General S.C. Mewburn; and many others detailing Steele’s position and concerns, and responses back. Typewritten

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Personal Reports - Extensive Action

General Steele’s Personal Reports: “Notes Showing Extensive Action Taken by Major-General S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O., G.O.C. Troops Shorncliffe, to Secure Efficiency in all Respects of the C.E.F. in England” Topics discussed in report include: Reinforcements from Canada; Training of Canadian Troops in England, and Reinforcements to France, Training in Canada, Canadian Military School, Casualties, Discipline, and General Supervision. An addendum to two of the reports were Steele’s recommendations in regard to the re-organization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and further notes related to his concerns while serving as G.O.C. Shorncliffe Command. Several copies of the report in file, many explanatory annotations provided by Harwood Steele (1968). Typewritten.

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Standing Orders for the Shorncliffe Garrison

Standing Orders for the Shorncliffe Garrison 1912. Reprinted with Amendments, 1915. GOC written on cover and inside booklet is a calling card for Major-General H.de.Brett and written on card is “with many thanks & compls”.

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Gilbert, Gerald. The Evolution of Tactics. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1907.

Gilbert, Gerald. The Evolution of Tactics. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1907. (inscribed on inside front cover: ‘To Col SB Steele, C.B.M.V.O. with the seasons best wishes [A…] Xmas ’08; also signed ‘S.B. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

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[Great Britain. War Office]. Memorandum on Number of Troops to the Yard in the Principal Battles Since 1850: With the Opinions of Modern Authorities on the Limits of Extension at the Present Day. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, [1914]. (back cover is loose)

[Great Britain. War Office]. Memorandum on Number of Troops to the Yard in the Principal Battles Since 1850: With the Opinions of Modern Authorities on the Limits of Extension at the Present Day. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, [1914]. (back cover is loose, and book is signed in front "Col. S.B. Steele Mil Dist 13. Canada")

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Murray, Stewart. Discipline: Its Reason and Battle Value. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1894. (signed by S.B.S with name, place (Winnipeg) and date (19 March 09)

Murray, Stewart. Discipline: Its Reason and Battle Value. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1894. (signed by S.B.S with name, place (Winnipeg) and date (19 March 09)

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Chambers, Ernest J. The 90th Regiment: A Regimental History of the 90th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles. [Ottawa: s.n.], 1906. (card glued in front of book reads: “Presented to Colonel Steele with the compliments of the Officer Commanding 90th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles"]

Chambers, Ernest J. The 90th Regiment: A Regimental History of the 90th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles. [Ottawa: s.n.], 1906. (card glued in front of book reads: “Presented to Colonel Steele with the compliments of the Officer Commanding 90th Regiment Winnipeg Rifles”; cover is unattached and pages are loose from binding)

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Henry, Lucien E. Napoleon's War Maxims. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., ca. 1899. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed on front blank by Marie Steele and ‘S.B. Steele and the date (1906) signed on title page by SBS)

Henry, Lucien E. Napoleon's War Maxims. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., ca. 1899. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed on front blank by Marie Steele and ‘S.B. Steele and the date (1906) signed on title page by SBS)

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Maguire, T. Miller. The British Army Under Wellington 1813-1814: A Summary. London: William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1907.

Maguire, T. Miller. The British Army Under Wellington 1813-1814: A Summary. London: William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1907. (SBS has twice signed his name and title (D.O.C. Mil Dist 10) in front of book, and Marie has written SBS’s name on the title page of book)

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Letter to Marie from [C. Beckett]

Handwritten letter from [C. Beckett] of the War Office, London, replying to Marie about passages to South Africa. The letter is dated September 10th, 1902.

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Henderson, G.F. R. The Campaign of Fredericksburg: Nov. – Dec., 1862: A Tactical Study for Officers. 3rd ed. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., [1892].

Henderson, G.F. R. The Campaign of Fredericksburg: Nov. – Dec., 1862: A Tactical Study for Officers. 3rd ed. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., [1892]. (signed by S.B.S. with ‘Macleod’ added under name; ‘S.B. Steele written in front of book by Marie Steele)

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May, E.S. Guns and Cavalry: Their Performances in the Past and Their Prospects in the Future. London: Sampson Low, Marston and Company Limited., 1896. (signed by S.B.S with name, place (Macleod) and date (1897) and also signed H.E. Steele in Marie’s handwriting)

May, E.S. Guns and Cavalry: Their Performances in the Past and Their Prospects in the Future. London: Sampson Low, Marston and Company Limited., 1896. (signed by S.B.S with name, place (Macleod) and date (1897) and also signed H.E. Steele in Marie’s handwriting)

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Callwell, C.E. Hints on Reconnaissance in Little Known Countries. Prepared in the Intelligence Division of the War Office. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1890. (Steele’s name and title signed in book by Marie Steele)

Callwell, C.E. Hints on Reconnaissance in Little Known Countries. Prepared in the Intelligence Division of the War Office. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1890. (Steele’s name and title signed in book by Marie Steele)

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes outgoing correspondence copies related to SBS’s wish to organize and command a Canadian Contingent, and his recommendations for who might be named as regiment officers/commanders. Typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS while at the Fort Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg, and in Montreal; includes correspondence to and from the Honourable Robert Rogers, Minister of Public Works, re: recommendations for commanding the Canadian Contingent; and correspondence with Major Ketchen; Sam Hughes; and others. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions, reports and information about camps, and general information, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division; includes correspondence regarding troop training and discipline, horse acquisition, appointments requested, and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes confidential letters sent between SBS, Sam Hughes, Colonel R. Rogers, and others concerning the command of the Canadian forces in England; other matters discussed in the file are letters of introduction, including one from [E. Alderson]and thank you letters. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes a letter to SBS from General Colin Mackenzie, with an explanatory note about this letter from H.S.; a lettter from a grieving father, [? Fisher] who had two sons killed in the War thanking the Steele's for their sympathy; letters from R. Rogers and other individuals concerning military matters. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; includes letters sent to Lieutenant Sir Julian Byng and Lieutenant Sir James Wolfe-Murray, re: training of troops being sent to France; and correspondence around SBS’s rank and pay while serving with the Canadian military. Handwritten; typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Documents separated by Harwood Steele, and marked “for use only if necessary”. Papers in this file are ones H.S. felt were sensitive, and separated accordingly. Includes correspondence largely sent from SBS to Sir George Perley, Canadian Overseas Minister of Defence. These letters revolve around issues concerning Canadian military command, and include added notations my H.S. Typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming / Outgoing

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England, and includes letters to SBS from Sir James A. Lougheed; Colonel Robert Rogers; Colonel A. Hinde; Sir George Perley and others primarily dealing with the change of command of the Canadian Forces in the British Isles; also includes a general letter describing how Christmas Day was spent by patients in the Dover and Shorncliffe area. Typewritten

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Military Correspondence - Incoming

A letter sent to SBS from the Duke of Connaught responding to but denying Steele’s request that he do something to see that Steele remain employed with the British Military Service. Handwritten; typewritten

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Brigade Orders

Brigade Orders No’s. 2,3,& 6 by Colonel S.B. Steele Commanding Brigade Camp, Calgary, Alberta. Typewritten copy; 6 pp.

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Manuscript written by Major Peter Anderson describing his escape from a German prisoner of war camp and sent to SBS

A 47 page typewritten manuscript titled: "The Facts About My Escape From Military Prison at Bischofswerda, Saxony, Germany". The manuscript is enclosed in a paper cover, and on the inside cover is written: "To Major General S.B. Steele C.B. M.V.O. with my compliments from P. Anderson Major 101 Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers, Alberta, Canada". The memoir tells of Anderson's escape from the German military prison, and his eventual arrival in England after travelling incognito through Germany and across the Danish border.

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Map of Manitoba

Map of Manitoba Published by Authority of the Provincial Government With ‘List of Banks in the Province of Manitoba and the Population of the Towns in Which They are Situated’ Map also shows railways (constructed and projected), railway stations, schools, post offices, and boundaries Dimensions: 77.5 x 90.5 cm Scale: 10 miles to 1 inch

Map removed from Military Correspondence file: 2008.1.3.3.1.1.34

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