District report containing hand-written inspection report of the Depot Troop.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919District report containing inspection and patrol reports with accompanying correspondence. Hand-written and type-written.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919District report containing inspection reports of Transport and Posts.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Pocock's 1901-1903 scrapbook consisting of graphic and textual material related to his travels, publications, and involvement in the Boer War.
Scrapbook contains:
Photographs of Pocock's family, White Fraser's Troop in Strathcona's (some people in photo identified), and scenes and people of the Boer War.
Watercolour paintings of soldier from Boer War, seascapes, interior and exterior views of boats, landscape of camp during Boer War, and various portraits.
Maps of Egypt and South Africa.
Clippings of Lena Ashwell's plays and performances, Lena Ashwell's obituary, the Duke of Cornwall's visit to Canada, and various articles related to Pocock's interests. Also includes clippings of stories and articles written by Pocock including "The Cargador", "Sundered Hearts", and "The Trail of Red Macleod".
Brochure published by Pocock's father.
Imprint cuttings of New Orleans; cathedrals and buildings in Pouen, Teneriffe and other parts of Spain; Durban; South Africa; Zuzuland; Cape Town; and other regions of Africa.
Letters to and from Pocock, including one from A.J. Dawson, journalist and author.
Diary entries for the years 1901-1903 about his travels.
Certificate of discharge as Assistant Steward from the Ship, "Rossall" (1901).
Ephemera such as railway tickets, permission ships, travelling pass, list of men taking discharge in April 1902.
Correspondence 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.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Letters 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to SBS from D. [McKay] Murray of High River, Alberta with a proposed scheme for the British forces to place bombs in balloons as a military strategy in fighting the Boer War.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes information on horse purchases.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Reports to Steele on outstanding LSH men.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letters 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, including letters with men serving under his command.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A letter to Steele from Earl Douglas Dondonald, and from Lt. Colonel Pennington Macpherson.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Diary 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Roll of men killed in action or who died from other causes in South Africa; list of death certificates prepared for Ottawa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Roll of men remaining in South Africa on private business.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed Appendix No. 2 to "Notes on the Country to the East and North of Pretoria"; probably used for both Lord Strathcona's Horse and SAC.
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), 1848-1919Memos; applications for duty; reference letters; general matters and a memo from Robert Baden-Powell discussing Lord K[itchener]'s dispatches and transport.
Baden-Powell, RobertHard-bound diary; carbon copied hand-written entries See applicable Scope and Content note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See applicable Scope and Content note for diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Content note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Contents note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 A larger sized diary; some of the entries are hard to read Pretoria
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Large bound diary See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
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), 1848-1919Burgandy 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; more of a notebook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook One separate item from diary placed behind diary in file, re: Proposed Special Constable Posts
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook Includes patrol notes
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), 1859-1951Memos; applications for duty; requests for transfer; general matters; includes a letter to SAC Pretoria from Captain Birdwood with Steele's reply attached to the original letter; memoranda from Steele.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letter to Steele from Lord Strathcona, re: command of Lord Strathcona's Horse; includes approved invoice.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Letters 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; commission request and parade details.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Kitchener, Horatio, Lord Kitchener, 1850-1916Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence 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.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Correspondence 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.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Letterhead stationery sample.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Enlistment state data and nominal listing.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Report extract from the intelligence diary of the Consul General at Laurence Marques regarding Komati Port.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Hand-written listing of names for LSH roll.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Roll of men invalidated and in hospital in South Africa.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Names of men recommended for distinction and a roll of names of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Colonel Steele's final report as Officer Commanding Lord Strathcona's Horse.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed orders; some annotation.
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), 1848-1919Daily diary; hand-written entries, but not SBS's handwriting
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Contents note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Contents note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
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 One memo removed from diary and placed separately in file with diary
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook H.S. writes "notes for interview with Lord Selborne & some inspector's notes
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919General 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, 1857-1913Correspondence from Lord Strathcona to Colonel Steele regarding the ongoing Boer War in South Africa and related matters.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Lord Strathcona, 1820-1914Troop report extracts; hand-written notes and includes a draft report written by Steele for the High Commissioner in Cape Town.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Roll of men enlisted with Lord Strathcona's Horse, prepared in 1905 from information on the date of their discharge (15 Mar. 1901).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bills, invoices and receipts; includes a balance sheet of expenses related directly to Lord Strathcona's Horse.
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), 1848-1919Handwritten 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.A Boer War intelligence map for the Lydenburg District detaililng Boer Commando positions at Machadodorp; hand-drawn and labelled.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Large, hard-bound diary; typewritten entries
The diaries described as Confidential Diary, contain the following instructions, typed affixed to some of the diaries:
"The Inspector General wishes Officers Commanding Divisions will be so good as to keep personal diaries in duplicate carbon books, and to post the copy to him, confidentially, every day. He himself has been doing this with the High Commissioner and it is found to save a great deal of trouble and correspondence. He recommends Officers Commanding Divisions to adopt a similar course with their sub-divisional or district Officers. The Diary should show chiefly important questions that crop up and in what manner they are settled, suggestions, general points of progress, movements, special orders issued, notes on health, horses, crime, casualties, points from subordinates' diaries, etc., etc. The diary is easily kept by keeping a notebook going during the day and writing it up in the Diary at night. In this way the High Commissioner is kept duly informed of everything that is going on throughout the Corps, a great deal of Official cross-correspondence is saved, and at the same time, if filed, a useful record is kept that can be referred back to at any time. Signed: By Order, J.S. Nicholson, Colonel, Chief Staff Officer, South African Constabulary
"The Inspector General wishes Officers Commanding Divisions will be so good as to keep personal diaries in duplicate carbon books, and to post the copy to him, confidentially, every day. He himself has been doing this with the High Commissioner and it is found to save a great deal of trouble and correspondence. He recommends Officers Commanding Divisions to adopt a similar course with their sub-divisional or district Officers. The Diary should show chiefly important questions that crop up and in what manner they are settled, suggestions, general points of progress, movements, special orders issued, notes on health, horses, crime, casualties, points from subordinates' diaries, etc., etc. The diary is easily kept by keeping a notebook going during the day and writing it up in the Diary at night. In this way the High Commissioner is kept duly informed of everything that is going on throughout the Corps, a great deal of Official cross-correspondence is saved, and at the same time, if filed, a useful record is kept that can be referred back to at any time. Signed: By Order, J.S. Nicholson, Colonel, Chief Staff Officer, South African Constabulary
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Bound daily diary; hand-written entries, but not SBS's handwriting
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Contents note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See Scope and Contents note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See note for Diary 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1
An additional note is affixed to the front of this diary:
"This book is Government property, and where it is filled, or the operations for which it is issued are concluded, it will be deposited in the Staff Office of the Command from which the Troops have been furnished; or, in the case of an expedition sent from England, it will be forwarded to the War Office"
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919See notes for Diaries: 2008.1.2.2.2.2.1 and 2008.1.2.2.2.2.23
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919