General Correspondence – Congratulatory letters, re: Steele’s appointment to lead Strathcona’s Horse command in South Africa, etc. Includes a letter from his older step-brother, John Steele and a letter from A.M. Jarvis station at the Dalton Trail Post. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Various personal letters including from William Ogilvie; A.R Macdonell; A.M. Jarvis; T.B. Strange; and a telegram sent to C.A. Harwood, re: police uniform. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Congratulatory letters, etc. re: Lord Strathcona’s Horse and South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Letters wishing Steele success in South Africa. Handwritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from R. Belcher, and a letter form Harold M. Daly reassuring SBS that he would support him over the 'scandalous report' criculating about the SAC [banquet]. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from former South African colleagues, as well as a letter from someone at The Ottawa Free Press expressing his frustration at not yet hearing from Lord Strathcona for a planned history of the regiment; includes a letter from A.M. Jarvis with an attached typed chart titled: “Measurements of Eskimos taken at Herschel Island 1908...”, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes further correspondence from the Ottawa Free press writer researching a book on the Lord Strathcona’s Regiment; a letter and attached clipping from T. Bland Strange, etc. Handwritten.
Zonder titelPersonal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from H.A. Constantine, widow of Charles Constantine; [A. Miller], a writer working on a history of Lord Strathcona's Horse; correspondence around trying to locate a missing man, Percy W. Black; and a letter from G.A. French. Handwritten; typewritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including the manuscript being prepared on the history of Lord Strathcona’s Horse; a letter to the author of this historical manuscript providing him with a list of addresses of original members of Strathcona’s Horse (copy attached with correspondence); and a letter from R.J. Gwynne discussing boy scouts and a proposed Cadet Corps, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Zonder titelGeneral Correspondence – Personal letter, re: a letter from Andrew Miller wondering what direction to take with publishing his manuscript on Lord Strathcona’s Horse, upon the recent death of Lord Strathcona. Handwritten.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora comments on her father's letter, mentioning her father's father. She has met a Lord Strathcona's veteran, Mr. John Barry, who served with Sam in South Africa, and she asks about Lord Milner. 3 pp.
Zonder titelCorrespondence, incoming and outoing, related to Steele's clearing his name from charges of inappropriate behavior at this banquet held in honour of Lord Strathcona's Horse returning from the South African Boer War. File is marked by H.S. 'for use only if necessary'). Includes correspondence referencing the publishing of W.T.R. Preston's book: "The Life and Times of Lord Strathcona, with its section referring to an inappropriate toast made at this banquet Handwritten and typewritten documents
Zonder titelPatrick, Millar, William Nelson, J. Malcolm Bulloch and A. Stodart Walker, eds. The Scottish Students’ Song-Book: Published for the Song-Book Committee of the Students of Representative Councils of Scotland. London: Bayley & Ferguson, 1897. (book plate at front of volume reads: ‘To Colonel Steele Officers Non Commissioned Officers & men of the Strathcona Horse from Colonel W. Walker, V.D.J.P. 14 Huskisson Street Liverpool; front cover not attached, broken spine)
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Steele from Comptroller Fred White; includes a copy of a letter White wrote providing a lis ot non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.
Zonder titelCorrespondence related to SAC commissions, including a letter from Minister F.W. Borden further explaining the role of the Canadian Government in recruitment for this force; letters from Sam discussing SAC commissions, etc.
Zonder titelSAC commission requests.
Memos; applications for duty; general matters; includes one letter from Lord Strathcona commenting on the fact that many LSH officers have joined SAC.
Zonder titelGeneral matters; includes correspondence about horses and a letter written to a family informing them of their son's suicide, etc.
Zonder titelLetter to Steele from Lord Strathcona, re: command of Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes approved invoice.
Zonder titelLetters and telegrams sent to Colonel Steele from individuals applying to or providing references for commissions to serve with Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.
Zonder titelLetters and telegrams sent to Colonel Steele from individuals applying to or providing references for commissions to serve with Lord Strathcona's Horse in South Africa.
Zonder titelTelegram sent to SBS from a volunteer applying for an appointment in South Africa. Handwritten.
Zonder titelTelegram sent to SBS from Lord Strathcona; he is pleased with Colonel Steele's command. Typewritten.
Zonder titelCorrespondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the Boer War, and the conclusion of Lord Strathcona's Horse's services in South Africa; congratulatory telegram to Steele from Lord Minto.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter from a volunteer seeking a position with the contingent going to South Africa.
Zonder titelCorrespondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the ongoing Boer War in South Africa and related matters.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter from two boys, M.A. Scott and D.I. Kerfoot, volunteering to join the contingent going to South Africa
A note sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, re: S.S. Monterey (transport ship) information, and a letter regarding a scheme to place bombs in balloons.
Zonder titelA handwritten note related to directions for the Transport Monterey en route to South Africa from Halifax.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes information on horse purchases.
Zonder titelA telegram sent to Colonel Steele from Lord Minto offering congratulations. Hand-written.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; various matters including a letter from the Mayor of Cambellton, New Brunswick presenting Lord Strathcona's Horse contingent with a flag prior to their departure for South Africa.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to Steele and LSH from Mayor D. Murray of Campbellton, N.B. presenting colors as a "parting souvenir from a loyal people'.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter regarding horses to be transported on the S.S. Monterey for South Africa.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; various matters.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes intelligence messages between the High Commssioner and Admiral; and correspondence with Bank of Montreal representatives who handle financial matters for Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a telegraph on the movement of horses, vehicles, and mules; a telegraph from the High Commissioner; a late pass issued by Steele (and received by Harwood Steele years later); a code sheet; and copy of an outgoing letter possibly written by Steele asking about transport.
Zonder titelHandwritten note by Maye Steele acknowledging receipt of advance pay for SBS from F.W. Taylor of the Bank of Montreal.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter from I.H. William confirming that SBS will be visiting 'His Excellency' at Government House, Capetown.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter from F.W. Taylor, Bank of Montreal regarding LSH accounts and payments.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes a note about Strathcona's Horse 'Marching out State'; and a letter about transport.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; commission request and parade details.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from [? Lennon] Government House, Capetown, acknowledging Steele's report to 'His Excellency'.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from Lord Dundonald, re: transport complaint.
Zonder titelReports to Steele on outstanding LSH men.
Zonder titelLetters related to horses for mounted infantry in South Africa; a letter from [J.L.] Biggar relating his plans for after the war; a listing of stores for Strathcona's Horse; and a letter from an infantryman transferring to the R.C.A.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from Lt. Percy Fall at Sabi Drift reporting on men in his command.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to SBS from J. Lyons Biggar discussing various matters and with an attached stores list.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, including letters with men serving under his command.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to SBS from J. Lyons Biggar, various matters.
Zonder titelA letter to Steele from Earl Douglas Dondonald, and from Lt. Colonel Pennington Macpherson.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from Lord Dundonald, tribute to Steele and LSH.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes copies of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day Lord Strathcona's Horse embarked for home.
Zonder titelCopy of the telegram sent from the Military Secretary representing Lord Kitchener on the day LSH embarked for home; annotated by SBS.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from Mrs. I.A. Johnstone asking for information about her son's death in South Africa.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes plans for honouring the Corps in England (with medals, processions, special programs, etc.) and general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a hand-written memo from Steele.
Zonder titelLetter prepared by J.S.O'Halloran, Secretary, Royal Colonial Institute, with added annotations by SBS, re: London visit.
Zonder titelCorrespondence 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.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, medals distribution, discharge papers, and tying up of loose ends.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from Thos. J. Davis asking about the particulars surrounding his son's death in South Africa.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from Chas. {Wooly?] thanking Steele for the interest he took in his son Tom who served with LSH under Steele.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence around final payments and discharge papers.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, discharge papers and tying up of loose ends.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Lord Strathcona's secretary, re: various matters.
Zonder titelDeclaration completed by A.W. Gowler asking for owed wages from Percy Fall, re: service while with LSH. The declaration is notarized by Charles B. Pratt, Notary Public for the Province of Ontario.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, medals distribution, insurance claims, and death reports for men killed while serving with LSH during the Boer War. Included are two detailed letters went to the mother of a young man (Douglas Brayfield) killed during the war.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Secretary to Lord Strathcona, with attached memo sent to the Bank of Montreal, re: payment to Steele from W. Munro.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, medals distribution, discharge papers and tying up of loose ends. There are also letters from Minister F.W. Borden discussing his son's grave site in South Africa.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from R.H. Moir who served under him in LSH; various matters discussed including issueing death reports and request for recommendation.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to SBS from Henry J. Brereton, asking for an address of an LSH Captain.
Zonder titelCorrespondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes continued general correspondence and memoranda around medal disbursements, final payments, death reports, discharge papers, and tying up loose ends.
Zonder titelCorrespondence related to LSH corps and military matters post Boer War; includes plans for establishing a permanent Strathcona Corps in Canada and related correspondence with Lord Strathcona and J. Lyons Biggar; also a letter detailing a planned painting to honor South African War participants.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to SBS from Aubrey White, Assistant Commissioner, re: military land grants.
Zonder titelLetters sent to Colonel Steele, re: acquiring a sculptor to create a monument erected to the members of Lord Strathcona's Horse who fell in action in South Africa, for placement in Calgary. Includes an explanatory letter from SBS describing the horses used by LSH (and with the NWMP and Canadian Mounted Rifles).
Zonder titelCorrespondence from SBS's brother-in-law (Auguste); various matters but includes a discussion about the design of a statue to honor the role of the LSH during the South African War, attached sketches and news clipping.
Zonder titelCorrespondence related to the death of Sgt. John Brothers or Lord Strathcona's Horse, and the questions surrounding what became of Brothers' personal effects.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from H.F. Nicholls requesting a signature on his discharge papers from LSH so he can pursue his B.C. scrip.
Zonder titelCorrespondence related to Lord Strathcona's request for a LSH diary for his records.
Zonder titelTypewritten letter to SBS from F.W. White, NWMP Comptroller, mentioning that Lord Strathcona is requesting a copy of a diary of Strathcona's Horse while in South Africa.
Zonder titelTelegrams sent to Colonel Steele over the course of Lord Strathcona's Horse's service in South Africa.
Zonder titelCorrespondence related to disputing reports that SBS had behaved inappropriately at a banquet given by Lord Strathcona in London on the return of the Regiment from South Africa. References are also made to a book by W.T.R. Preston and his depiction of the banquet event.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter to SBS from E.T. Logan in response to a request that he speak to Steele's character in light of rumors about inappropriate behavior at a banquet held in London for returning LSH military.
Zonder titelDiary of Lord Strathcona's Corps' Boer War - Colonel S.B. Steele C.B. M.V.O. Commanding (stamped in gold lettering on diary cover) Canada, South Africa, England Double hard-cover binding; type-written entries.
First page entry: "Militia Order No 26 issued for the formation of mounted corps for special service in South Africa, the Regiment to be called Strathcona's Horse in honour of the Right Hon: Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal at whose expense this force is to be raised and equipped.
Zonder titelLetterhead stationery sample.
Zonder titelBurgandy leather-bound pocket book diary with hand-written entries. Harwood Steele indicates the Diary contains information about the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Zonder titelHandwritten telegram to SBS from Lord Strathcona, re: congratulations.
Zonder titelHandwritten report sent from SBS to His Excellency, The High Commissioner, Cape Town, re: movement of troops and military strategy.
Zonder titelEnlistment state data and nominal listing.
Zonder titelTroop report extracts; hand-written notes and includes a draft report written by Steele for the High Commissioner in Cape Town.
Zonder titelHandwritten troop report notes. Includes recorded information about troops and the enlisted men. 3 pp.
Zonder titelReport extract from the intelligence diary of the Consul General at Laurence Marques regarding Komati Port.
Zonder titelLetter sent to SBS from Lt. Guy H. Kirkpatrick responding to charges of gold being removed from Glynn's Lydenburg Mine. Handwritten, 2 pp.
Zonder titelReports around the controversial removal of gold from South African property by members of Colonel Steele's command.
Zonder titelHandwritten report from Lieutenant Henry.S. Tobin reporting from Ross Hill Camp, re: gold thefts; 3 pp.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter from C. Schmidt to SBS commenting on the stand taken by Lieutenants Kirkpatrick and Tobin. 2 pp.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter from Major A.M.Jarvis to SBS commenting on the correspondence received with respect to Lieutenants Kirkpatrick and Tobin, re: gold theft. 2 pp.
Zonder titelHandwritten letter from Lieutenant Guy H. Kirkpatrick to SBS , further to the letters of Major Jarvis and Mr. Schmidt regarding gold thefts.
Zonder titelHandwritten memo from SBS to Lieutenants Kirkpatrick and Tobin asking them to read and comment on gold theft reports. 1 pp
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