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2008.1.1.1.2.36 · File · 07 Feb. 1891
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letter to SBS from Gordon E. Corbould, New Westminster, B.C. , re: supporting SBS for Commissionership. Handwritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
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
2008.1.1.1.2.42 · File · May 1892
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.

Harwood, Robert William
2008.1.1.1.2.52 · File · 25 Mar. 1895
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Letter to Colin Genge from F.W. Haultain, re: use of government scrapers. Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.57 · File · 15 Apr. 1897
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – From D.A.S. Strickland, re: Steele family’s possible move to the Yukon. Handwritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
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)
2008.1.1.1.2.68 · File · Jul. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – From friends and family etc., many congratulating SBS on his Yukon promotion. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.67 · File · Jun. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – From acquaintances and friends; includes one letter written in French with an attached translation to English. Handwritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2007.1.1.1.2.72 · File · Jan. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Telegram and copies of a letter presented to Eric Harvie, Glenbow Foundation in January 1968; letter dated 1899 requesting club membership. Handwritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.73 · File · Feb. - Mar. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General 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, Alice
2008.1.1.1.2.74 · File · Mar. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Includes letters from A.R. Macdonell; a reference check; and from C.A. Harwood discussing problems with the postal system. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Harwood, C.A.
2008.1.1.1.2.75 · File · Apr. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General 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.
2008.1.1.1.2.78 · File · Jul. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters from W. De Carle Hudson, and a letter commenting on a court-ordered death sentence. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.80 · File · Sep. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Includes a letter of introduction for Sam Steele for the U.S. Senate; various personal letters from friends and family commenting on Steele’s approaching departure; included is a Yukon River Transportation Company pass. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.81 · File · Oct. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Various personal letters from family and friends, many related to Steele’s departure from the Yukon and interest in his future plans; includes letters from H.B. Jayne providing support and a letter of testimony regarding SBS's character while serving with the NWMP in the Yukon.. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Jayne, H.B.
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
2008.1.1.1.2.83 · File · Dec. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Telegrams and many letters congratulating Steele for his military appointment to South Africa; includes letter from his brother Jim; a note from his former instructor at the Military School in Toronto, Sergeant Major Teddy Rundle; and a letter (with accompanying letter of testimony) from Henry Boyle-Runnals, a doctor who practiced in the Klondike. Boyle-Runnals provides a letter of testimony to swear to Steele's character and that he never saw him under the influence of alcohol. Included also is a letter from H.B. Jayne in which he discusses the upcoming Manitoba election, Clifford Sifton, and other politicians including James Allan Smart. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Boyle-Runnalls, Harry, 1857-1913
2008.1.1.1.2.122 · File · Apr. 1903
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter suggesting that Steele is entitled to scrip for his service in the “North West Rebellion 1885.” Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.149 · File · Jan. - Feb. 1906
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes one outgoing letter from Steele and a letter from A.C. Macdonell, writing from Battleford on Royal North-West Mounted Police stationary . Also includes letters and a draft Legion of Frontiersmen programme sent to SBS from the L of F secretary regarding financing for the Legion. Handwritten; Typewritten

Macdonell, Albert Edward Cortland
2008.1.1.1.2.155 · File · Oct. 1906
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters re: various matters; includes a letter and attached clippings from the widow of Major Percy E. Henderson, a military officer and writer, and a letter from a former NWMP colleague. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.2.159 · File · Feb. 1907
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from George E. Laidlaw; C.A. Harwood; R. Belcher; John B. Bright; etc.; also a letter written from Steele to C.A. Harwood commenting on a recently published NWMP history, discussing some perceived errors in the book. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Belcher, Robert
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
2008.1.1.1.2.234 · File · May 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence regarding Steele’s Memoirs; letter from a former NWMP colleague asking for assistance; and a letter from the Chief Surveyor, Province of Saskatchewan. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Niblett, Mollie Glen
2008.1.1.1.2.264 · File · May 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; including a letter sent from Sam to the publishers of his Memoirs; a letter from Sam to C.A. Harwood; a letter from M.I. Macleod, widow of N.W.M.P. Commissioner James F. Macleod, thanking Sam for sending a copy of his book and commenting on the mention of her husband in said book, and letters received from family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Harwood, C.A.
2008.1.1.1.2.287 · File · May 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes letters from family and friends: W.D. Bruce, Fred B. Denison, Edward Evans, A.M. Jarvis, Ellen Gill, and others; a letter sent to Captain Bennett Goldney with a message for Steele from Queen Alexandra; *also letters sent from SBS to his cousin James B. Clarke, and to his brother-in-law, C.A. Harwood, re: Steele’s treatment by the ‘Canadian Authorities’, ( letters marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’); several copies of the May 4th letter to A.C. Harwood; a copy of a letter SBS wrote to Colonel Fortescue, Comptroller R NWMP with suggestions about the Police Force and the Canadian Military. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Clarke, J.B.
2008.1.1.1.2.300 · File · Apr 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; letters from family and friends including C.A. Harwood; information from the British Empire Land Settlement League of which Steele is named a Vice-President; * a letter from SBS to Minnie [Carstairs] describing his post-retirement plans, etc. (marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’). Handwritten; Typewritten.

Harwood, C.A.
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
2008.1.1.1.3.6 · File · 1905-1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence – Individuals: Roger Pocock Correspondence with Roger Pocock, largely incoming, although includes SBS’s article he wrote, entitled: “Conduct of Irregular Horse” for Pocock’s book: The Frontiersman’s Pocketbook; many of the letters are written on Legion of Frontiersman letterhead, and includes early letters regarding the start-up of the Legion of Frontiersmen, and a printed brochure about this organization. The 1910 letter discusses Steele’s book, and goes into detail about Roger’s view of politics, the boy scouts, theatre, his lecture tour, etc. The 1914-1915 letters discuss the war, Steele and Pocock’s roles in the war, and Pocock’s comments about Harwood’s writing and the publication of his first book of poetry. Handwritten; Typewritten

Pocock, Roger
2008.1.1.1.3.12.12 · Item · [ca. 1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten manuscript about Lieut. James F. Macleod, and draft memoir material in Sam's handwriting on this same subject

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Business Interests: Speeches
2008.1.1.4.35 · File · [ca. 1907-1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Speeches given by SBS to various gatherings; topics include: Lord Strathcona's Trust; Red River expedition; military defence; and NWMP and the early West. There are several copies of some speeches

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.6.65 · Item · 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[Times Journal Press]. Canadian Club of Fort William Annual. Fort William: Times Journal Press, 1910. (An essay by S.B. Steele is included in the volume, titled: “Some Reminiscences of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Force)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
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
2008.1.2.1.1.4 · File · 23 Jun. 1887
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Type-written letter from Commissioner L.W. Herchmer informing Superintendent Steele that he is to lead a Division of Mounted Police to Kootenai (sic), British Columbia; detailed instructions are provided in this letter.

Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMP
2008.1.2.1.1.3.1 · Item · 21 Dec. 1885
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A hand-written letter to Major General Strange from Trooper Edward Cole, re: payment for a horse used with the Steele's Scouts.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.5 · File · 1887
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written letter marked private from [...owski], providing information about the situation in Kootenay, and a handwritten letter from the citizens of Lethbridge wishing SBS and the "Officers and Non-Commissioned Oficers and Constables of 'D' Division N.W.M.P." all the best in their future as they depart from Lethbridge to quell troubles in the Kootenay district of British Columbia. The letter is signed by many citizens of Lethbridge. 3 pp., n.d.

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
2008.1.2.1.1.7 · File · 17 Sep. 1887
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Petition sent to Steele at Kootenay from the residents of Windermere and neighbourhood in B.C., requesting a detachment of the force to protect them in the event of troubles with surrounding Indian population (original and photocopy).

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.2.1.1.13 · File · Feb., Mar. 1889
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Letters from Father Nicholas Coccola, Kootenay Mission and William O'Brien, Steele's Officer in Charge with the Simcoe Foresters, writing in response to Steele's request for letters of support, re: an appointment to Commissioner.

Coccola, Nicolas, Father, 1854-1943
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