Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries with entries related to the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse
Sans titreAn attached handwritten letter from A.M. Jarvis's Aunt J.J. Harwood Steele notes that the aunt talks about the fine reputation of Strathcona's Horse, and mentions Lord Dundonal's impending visit. He also says that the aunt's return address of "Charlecote Park" is associated with Shakespeare.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to SBS in Cape Town, South Africa; 4 pp. and envelope.
Sans titreHandwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Sam, who has just left that day on a trip east to begin recruiting for Lord Strathcona's Horse
Sans titreAn attached letter from cousin [Sheila] Lindsay in Salt Lake addressed to "My dear Maye".
Sans titreAn invitation from Government House in Capetown, inviting SBS to make the acquaintance of "His Excellency" (illegible name).
Sans titreAttached sheets with information about ship's location, and two menus from the S.S. Monterey
Sans titreContains three menus from the Elder Dempster Steamer Line
Sans titreCanadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, General Sam Hughes; also includes correspondence with Lady Strathcona [Lord Strathcona's daughter], re: her financing of Canadian reinforcements. Typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence 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
Sans titreCorrespondence 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 Colonel Robert Rogers and Sir Robert Borden, a letter to A. Corelli, a telegram and information sheet on a ‘Programme of Inspections by G.O.C. Shorncliffe Command, and other general correspondence. Handwritten; typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence 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 Colonel Robert Rogers; and a letter from SBS to General J.E.B. Seely, re: Lord Strathcona’s Horse Regiment serving overseas. Handwritten; typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence 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 revolve around issues concerning the command of the Lord Strathcona Regiment. Typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence around the war in Europe and including volunteers for military service; Commission requests; a request from SBS to Robert Rogers asking that Harwood Steele be taken on with the Department of Naval Affairs; a letter from SBS to Lady Strathcona (Lord Strathcona’s daughter) asking for her help in requesting that Lord Strathcona’s Horse Regiment be sent to the front; a printed lecture copied to Steele on “Important Points to be Considered by Guides of the Canadian Service Employed in the Present Campaign” by Captain A.C. Garner, Corps of Guides, Canada; memo regarding mobilization, etc. One interesting letter from the Assistant Private Secretary, Militia and Defence Canada, has SBS's terse comment scrolled on the bottom of the letter: "This man is ignorant". Handwritten; typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter inviting SBS to a “Smoking concert”.
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes correspondence to and from R.J. Gwynne, with SBS questioning reports that Gwynne has stated his dissatisfaction with Steele’s treatment of Saskatchewan officers; letters around the appointment of another officer for the District 10, and changing the District to a Division; the resignation of the Commander of The Cameron Highlanders; and other matters. There is a letter sent to SBS from O.W. Evans who served under Steele with the N.W.M.P. in the Yukon. Handwritten; typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes correspondence from Lord Strathcona, re: his honorary appointment with Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians; and letters about the proper way to wear cords on military uniforms.
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter from Minister Sam Hughes; correspondence related to the establishment of Lord Strathcona’s Horse as a Permanent Force; and requests for information about Lt-Colonel Rattray, etc. Handwritten; typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes requests for drill halls in Military District No. 10; an invitation to a military conference, opening of Parliament instructions, a letter from Walter Kitchener, etc. Handwritten; typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter to and from Percy Lake, re: Steele’s brevet rank inquiry, and a letter from Edwin McCormick, formerly of Lord Strathcona’s Horse.
Sans titreNominal roll of Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) as of January 30, 1911; typed list of names and ranks/positions.
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters regarding the Strathcona’s Horse Cadets and Boy Scouts.
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter from the Prime Minister’s Office; from Percy Lake and Frank Ford, re: various matters, including questions about who will command the new squadron of Strathcona Horse when raised. Handwritten, typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, includes correspondence about creating Lord Strathcona’s Horse as a unit of Canada’s Permanent Force, and other matters; letters from R. Belcher, F.W. Borden, W.F. W Carstairs, and others. Handwritten, typewritten
Sans titreCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, and others. Handwritten, typewritten
Sans titre[Ontario Publishing Company]. The Canadian Magazine. Toronto: Ontario Publishing Co. Limited, March 1900. (loose page and tearing of cover at binding)
Sans titre[Ontario Publishing Company]. The Canadian Magazine. Toronto: Ontario Publishing Co. Limited, April 1900. (loose page and tearing of cover at binding)
Sans titreCanadians in Khaki South Africa 1899-1900: Official Correspondence Nominal Roll Casualties etc. Montreal: The Herald Publishing Co., 1900. (The section on Lord Strathcona’s Horse has been annotated by SBS with added figures and words; some loose pages)
Sans titreCanadians in Khaki South Africa 1899-1900: Official Correspondence Nominal Roll Casualties etc. Montreal: The Herald Publishing Co., 1900. (The section on Lord Strathcona’s Horse has been annotated by SBS with added figures and words; second copy)
Sans titreEvans, W. Sanford. The Canadian Contingents and Canadian Imperialism: A Story and a Study. Toronto: The Publishers’ Syndicate, Ltd., 1901. (inscribed to Col. S.B. Steele, CB, M.V.O. Affectionate regards from C.A. Harwood Jany. 1/04 )
Sans titreThere are ten items in this section; the material all refers to the Boer War in South Africa, and was probably collected or referred to by SBS while taking part in the war with Lord Strathcona's Horse
Sans titreBlack and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, [United Kingdom]: Saturday, February 3, 1900. (includes a short article on SBS, pp. 162)
Sans titreBlack and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, New York: Saturday, February 17, 1900. (second copy of newspaper
Sans titreBlack and White Newspaper. No. [465]—Vol. XVIII, New York: Saturday, January 13, 1900 (extract; torn and stained)
Sans titreBlack and White Newspaper. No. 465—Vol. XVIII, New York: Saturday, January 13, 1900
Sans titrePrinted map of Johannesburg-Heidelberg “Compiled and drawn in Surveyor General’s Office, Pretoria from farm surveys under direction of Major H.M. Jackson R.E.
Sans titreHand-drawn map of South African geography; indicates rivers, roads, wagon tracks, mountain ranges, etc.
Sans titreA Boer War intelligence map for the Lydenburg District detaililng Boer Commando positions at Machadodorp; hand-drawn and labelled.
Sans titreTwo hand-drawn map sheets drawn on the back of a memo form Showing Goldfields, roads, and names of Chiefs and their locations.
Sans titreDisembarkation Orders; type-written list of seven orders to be followed once the troops are returned to Halifax.
Sans titrePrinted booklet with General Orders, 1901. On page 9 of the booklet is noted the promotion to Brevet rank of Lietenant-Colonel S.B. Steele, South African Constabulary, late Commanding "Strathcona's Horse".
Sans titreGeneral Route Order No. 213: arrival instructions from South Africa aboard the S.S. "Lake Erie" to England.
Sans titreBound leather trimmed volume of Strathcona's Horse Militia Orders; typewritten; 601 pp.
Sans titreLord Strathcona's Horse orders: Rendezvous for Transports with detachment of Strathcona's Horse. Hand-written order.
Sans titreHandwritten and copied District Orders - 97, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies with a third copy of page 2)
Sans titreHandwritten and copied District Orders - 95, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies)
Sans titreHandwritten and copied District Orders - 98, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 1pp (two copies)
Sans titreField Orders No. 152 (photocopy); hand-written 'secret' order for Strathcona's Horse (photocopy).
Sans titreTyped list of "Duties on Board Ship". 4 pp.
Sans titrePrinted orders; some annotation.
Sans titreDistrict Orders 95,97 & 98: Embarkation Orders; Ship rules.
Sans titreLord Strathcona's Horse balance sheets (three) showing receipts and debits 1900-1901
Sans titreHandwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo and pencilled word "cake" on verso
Sans titreHandwritten note by H.D.B. Ketchen noting payment made to Major A.E. Snyder for purchase of leather case for carrying Squadron books up country; pencilled notation on verso
Sans titreR.D. Irwin Wholesale & Retail Grocer (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Sans titreHandwritten invoice for telegrams and messages submitted to Captain J.F. Macdonald and Strathcona's Horse; forwarded by Captain E.F. Mackie to O.C. Strathcona Horse for approval and recommendation.
Sans titreA memo written by [A. Wm. Gorolic] on The Russell Hotel (Ottawa) letterhead, with details about badges
Sans titreNote on a scrap of paper about "Tailor in London" with address
Sans titreA handwritten note with supplies listed; no name on memo and some pencilled notes (numbers) on verso
Sans titreA handwritten page detailing expenses owing Captain A.R. Macdonell for expenses related to Lord Strathcona's Horse; written on Windsor Hotel (Montreal) letterhead
Sans titreHandwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo
Sans titreR.M. Ross & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for wire cutters; further note and figures on verso
Sans titreMercer & Skaugen (Cape Town) invoice for rope
Sans titreMilner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for SBS's stay there from May 24th to the 28th
Sans titreMilner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for Major Jarvis' lunch there on May 28th
Sans titreGreen Point Camp, near Cape Town, 'B' Squadron mess statement
Sans titreT.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Sans titreT.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for bath tub, bucket, and [Woolsey] kitchen outfit
Sans titreJ.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Sans titreHandwritten receipt acknowledging payment to Major R.C. Laure for "C" Squadron mess expenses, signed by H.D. B. Ketchen
Sans titreW. Martin General Grocers (Cape Town) invoice for eggs and milk
Sans titreMyers Brothers (Cape Town) invoice for badges; on verso is a list of names and notes related to saddles, etc.
Sans titreJ.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Sans titreT.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries and supplies
Sans titreWilliam Duncan & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for [leather cloth]
Sans titreKoch & Dixie (Cape Town) invoice for stove, oven and bush plates
Sans titreDeWaal & Co. Ironmongers (Cape Town) invoice for enamelled plates
Sans titreB. Lawrence & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Sans titreB. Lawrence & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries (page 2)
Sans titreJ. & M. Lewin invoice (Cape Town) for hardware supplies
Sans titreGeorge Findlay & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for kitchen and canteen supplies
Sans titreG. Black, Direct Importer of General Drapery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, invoice for '3 Oil Baize'
Sans titreH.W. Markham (Cape Town) invoice for a rubber bath
Sans titreInvoice from Ironmongery Warehouse, Cape Town for "1 canteen for 8".
Sans titreWm. Spilhaus & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for oil
Sans titreBills, invoices and receipts; includes a balance sheet of expenses related directly to Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Sans titreWarwicik House (J.&M. Lewin) invoice for crockery and utensils, etc.
Sans titreR.D. Irwin Wholesale & Retail Grocer (Cape Town) invoice
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