Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook with a lot of empty pages
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; a lot of empty pages
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; includes cash accounts
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy cloth-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook with a lot of empty pages
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Includes identification form at front of diary; addresses and cash accounts at back of diary
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Includes identification form at front of diary, addrresses and cash accounts at back of diary
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter with envelope from Marie visiting Steele family in Orillia to Sam in South Africa, 30 Aug. 1900.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to SBS in Cape Town, South Africa; 4 pp. and envelope.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951An attached letter from cousin [Sheila] Lindsay in Salt Lake addressed to "My dear Maye".
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951A 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.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Smith, Henry. The Rifle Shot’s Manual. London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1900.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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 with Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations and decisions made for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. One letter concerns a decision handed down regarding Mr. Joseph Watson Taylor’s claim to a land grant based on his services in South Africa. A letter from Sam Hughes questions Steele about various allegations he has heard about Ketchen. Typewritten
Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke of Connaught, Prince, 1850-1942General military correspondence; includes a letter from the War Office, London referencing Steele’s awarding of the South African medal. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Mahan, A.T. The War in South Africa: A Narrative of the Anglo-Boer War From The Beginning of Hostilities to the Fall of Pretoria. New York: Peter Fenelon Collier & Son, 1900.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Ontario Publishing Company]. The Canadian Magazine. Toronto: Ontario Publishing Co. Limited, March 1900. (loose page and tearing of cover at binding)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Ontario Publishing Company]. The Canadian Magazine. Toronto: Ontario Publishing Co. Limited, April 1900. (loose page and tearing of cover at binding)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Seton, 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)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Yardley, 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)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canadians 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)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Callwell, 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)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canadians 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)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919King, T. Strategy: Questions with Answers and Examples. (For Militia Examination). London: Forster Groom & Co., 1901.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Evans, 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 )
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Furse, A. D. Tabular Précis of Military Law With Explanatory Notes. London: MacMillan and Co., Ltd., 1896. (front cover paper unattached, stained and ripped)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919There 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
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, [United Kingdom]: Saturday, February 3, 1900. (includes a short article on SBS, pp. 162)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black and White Newspaper. No. 470—Vol. XIX, New York: Saturday, February 17, 1900. (second copy of newspaper
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black and White Newspaper. No. [465]—Vol. XVIII, New York: Saturday, January 13, 1900 (extract; torn and stained)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Borthwick, J. Douglas. Poems and Songs on the South African War. Montreal The Gazette Publishing Co., 1901. (inscribed at front from L. Williamson noting pages containing her nephew’s poetry; annotated on these pages as well). Marie Steele has written both S.B. Steele and H.E. Steele at the front of the book.
Steele, HarwoodBlack and White Newspaper. No. 465—Vol. XVIII, New York: Saturday, January 13, 1900
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hand-drawn map of South African geography; indicates rivers, roads, wagon tracks, mountain ranges, etc.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A Boer War intelligence map for the Lydenburg District detaililng Boer Commando positions at Machadodorp; hand-drawn and labelled.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two hand-drawn map sheets drawn on the back of a memo form Showing Goldfields, roads, and names of Chiefs and their locations.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Disembarkation Orders; type-written list of seven orders to be followed once the troops are returned to Halifax.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed 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".
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General Route Order No. 213: arrival instructions from South Africa aboard the S.S. "Lake Erie" to England.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Lord Strathcona's Horse orders: Rendezvous for Transports with detachment of Strathcona's Horse. Hand-written order.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten 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)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten and copied District Orders - 95, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 3 pp including map (two copies)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten and copied District Orders - 98, sent from Headquarters of Military District No. 9 in Halifax. 1pp (two copies)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Field Orders No. 152 (photocopy); hand-written 'secret' order for Strathcona's Horse (photocopy).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Typed list of "Duties on Board Ship". 4 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed orders; some annotation.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919District Orders 95,97 & 98: Embarkation Orders; Ship rules.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Department of Militia and Defence of the Dominion of Canada. Supplementary Report: Organization, Equipment, Despatch and Service of the Canadian Contingents During The War in South Africa 1899-1900. Published in Ottawa, 1901. Two copies of report.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Lord Strathcona's Horse balance sheets (three) showing receipts and debits 1900-1901
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo and pencilled word "cake" on verso
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten 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
Ketchen, H.D.B.R.D. Irwin Wholesale & Retail Grocer (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten 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.
Mackie, E.F.A memo written by [A. Wm. Gorolic] on The Russell Hotel (Ottawa) letterhead, with details about badges
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Note on a scrap of paper about "Tailor in London" with address
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A handwritten note with supplies listed; no name on memo and some pencilled notes (numbers) on verso
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A handwritten page detailing expenses owing Captain A.R. Macdonell for expenses related to Lord Strathcona's Horse; written on Windsor Hotel (Montreal) letterhead
Macdonell, Alexander R.Handwritten list of groceries paid for; no name on memo
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919R.M. Ross & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for wire cutters; further note and figures on verso
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Mercer & Skaugen (Cape Town) invoice for rope
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Milner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for SBS's stay there from May 24th to the 28th
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Milner Hall, Private Hotel, Three Anchors Bay invoice detailing expenses for Major Jarvis' lunch there on May 28th
Jarvis, A.M.Green Point Camp, near Cape Town, 'B' Squadron mess statement
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for bath tub, bucket, and [Woolsey] kitchen outfit
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten receipt acknowledging payment to Major R.C. Laure for "C" Squadron mess expenses, signed by H.D. B. Ketchen
Ketchen, H.D.B.W. Martin General Grocers (Cape Town) invoice for eggs and milk
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Myers Brothers (Cape Town) invoice for badges; on verso is a list of names and notes related to saddles, etc.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919J.D. Cartwright & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919T.W. Lewis & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries and supplies
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919William Duncan & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for [leather cloth]
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Koch & Dixie (Cape Town) invoice for stove, oven and bush plates
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919DeWaal & Co. Ironmongers (Cape Town) invoice for enamelled plates
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919B. Lawrence & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919B. Lawrence & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for groceries (page 2)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919J. & M. Lewin invoice (Cape Town) for hardware supplies
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919George Findlay & Co. (Cape Town) invoice for kitchen and canteen supplies
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919