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Yardley, J. Watkins. With the Inniskilling Dragoons: The Record of a Cavalry Regiment During the Boer War, 1899-1902. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1904. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed in book by Marie Steele)

William Duncan & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for [leather cloth]

A warrant/certificate, 30.5 x 40.5 cm, issued to Samuel Benfield Steele and appointing him as an Officer in the Land Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Issued on February 21st, 1900 and effective from March 7th, 1900. A seal is attached to the certificate.

Wm. Spilhaus & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for oil

W. Martin General Grocers (Cape Town) invoice for eggs and milk

Handwritten letter from a volunteer seeking a position with the contingent going to South Africa.

T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries

T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for bath tub, bucket, and [Woolsey] kitchen outfit

T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries and supplies

A handwritten note related to directions for the Transport Monterey en route to South Africa from Halifax.

Published sheet music and lyrics: "The Royal Canadians" by Janet Powell-Williams, published by Whaley, Royce & Co. of Toronto

A telegram sent to Marie Steele in Montreal from Sam announcing he has landed at Capetown, South Africa and suffered a heavy loss of horses from pneumonia.

Telegram sent to SBS from a volunteer applying for an appointment in South Africa. Handwritten.

A telegram sent to Colonel Steele from Lord Minto offering congratulations. Hand-written.

Telegram sent to SBS from Lord Strathcona; he is pleased with Colonel Steele's command. Typewritten.

Handwritten telegram to SBS from Lord Strathcona, re: congratulations.

A typewritten and copied one page "Summary of News", printed by Head Quarters, Pretoria.

Regimental Concert program for the S.S. Monterey, 03 April 1900; typewritten on Elder Dempster Line Strathcona's Horse stationery. 1 pp.

Programme for a concert held on Board the Transport "Monterey" ... to celebrate the event of LSH crossing the equator.

Two hand-drawn map sheets drawn on the back of a memo form Showing Goldfields, roads, and names of Chiefs and their locations.

Hand-drawn map of South African geography; indicates rivers, roads, wagon tracks, mountain ranges, etc.

Printed song lyrics: "Transport Monterey", 1 pp.

Smith, Henry. The Rifle Shot’s Manual. London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1900.

Smith, F. A Manual of Saddles and Collars, Sore Backs and Sore Shoulders. 3rd ed. London: Harrison and Sons, 1897. (‘Colonel S.B. Steele, C.B. MVO’ signed at front of book by [Marie Steele])

Typed list of "Duties on Board Ship". 4 pp.

Seton, Bruce. Elementary Veterinary Manual: For the use of Officers Attending Veterinary Classes. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1895. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)

Printed sermon preached in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa fo "Strathcona's Horse previous to their departure for service in South Africa, by The Rev. W.T. Herridge, March 11, 1900. The sermon was published as a small booklet, and includes a photograph of the Officers of Lord Strathcona's Horse on the back cover, 12 pp.

SBS's hand-written record of his 'war services'.

Miscellaneous reports - Declaration of Hendrik Christoffel [Reyter] before Justice of the Peace, [Albert S. Botha], re: the siege at Ladysmith. Hand-written; photocopy.

Type-written extract of Commission report.

Handwritten and numbered 'B' Divisional Orders.

District report containing hand-written inspection report of the Depot Troop.

District report containing inspection and patrol reports with accompanying correspondence. Hand-written and type-written.

District report containing inspection reports of Transport and Posts.

District report containing inspection reports on Pretoria District; Zoutpansberg District; Lydenburg District; and Waterburg District. Includes a survey report of neighbouring farms related to security issues.

District reports consisting of inspection reports on No. 6 Troop and No. 17 Troop, "B" Division to the Officer Commanding "B" Division, S.A.C.; includes Inspection Report completion instructions.

District report containing hand-written inspection reports on No. 17 Troop "B" Division, to the Officer Commanding "B" Division, S.A.C.

Hand-written daily diary reports completed by field officers and sent to Colonel Steele, Commander of B Division, SAC; 26 pp.