Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P., informing her that SBS's leave from the police force has been extended one year without pay; the letter is dated May 30th, 1902.
Без названияTelegram to Marie from the Adjutant General (S.A.C.), passing on SBS's message that he arrived safely in South Africa on July 27th, 1901.
Без названияA handwritten letter from SBS while travelling in South Africa to Marie in Pretoria; 3 pp. and envelope.
Без названияCorrespondence 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
Без названияCorrespondence and documents related to Steele’s application for a staff appointment on the Permanent Force of Canada and general military correspondence; includes a letter from Steele to the Chief of Staff, Canadian Militia informing him that he is “now free from all connection with the South African Constabulary and at liberty to be gazetted to Command of the new district in the West or Canada”. Copies and originals.
Без названияCorrespondence 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
Без названияCorrespondence from Militia Head-Quarters, Canada and the Minister’s Office of Militia and Defence Canada; re: Steele’s testimonials and his recommendations for SAC Non-Commissioned Officers to serve with Canada’s Military corps.
Без названияCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from the Port Arthur Canadian Club and a former South African colleague. Handwritten, typewritten
Без названияCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, and individuals R. Baden-Powell, W. Clarke, etc.; re: SAC service record, concerns about Calgary regiment, etc. Handwritten, typewritten
Без названияCorrespondence from Militia Head-Quarters, Canada; the Minister’s Office of Militia and Defence Canada; and Baden-Powell, re: Steele’s post-SAC service activity with the Imperial Government’s Inspector of Cavalry; also further letters responding to recommendations for SAC officers to be appointed to Canadian Military corps.
Без названияCorrespondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, and a letter of recommendation written by Steele. Handwritten, typewritten
Без названияGeneral military correspondence including an offer from Captain George S. Beer of the South African Constabulary to enlist men there, and bring them to Canada to join the Canadian Army. Hand written, typewritten
Без названияCorrespondence from Militia Head-quarters, Canada and the Minister of Militia and Defence Canada, re: Steele's recommendation for SAC officers to be appointed to Canadian Military corps, and Steele's own offer to serve with the Canadian Militia.
Без названияPrinted 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".
Без названияSheet music manuscript: 'March 'Strathcona's Horse'", composed by Captain H. Kyle, arranged by Alfred Light, Bandmaster S.A.C.. July 1904. 8 pp, no lyrics.
Без названияHandwritten 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.
Без названияDeclaration 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.
Без названияTypewritten letter to SBS from Joseph Colmer, Lord Strathcona's secretary, re: various matters.
Без названияCorrespondence 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.
Без названияStephen, Herbert and Harry Lushington Stephen. 5th ed. A Digest of the Law of Evidence. London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1899. (S.B.S’s name and S.A.C. Constabulary written in gold leaf on cover)
Без названияSmith, F. A Manual of Veterinary Hygiene. 3rd ed. London: Bailliére, Tindall and Cox, 1900. (signed by S.B.S with name and title: Colonel, SAC)
Без названияSmith, 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])
Без названияReed, Andrew. Standing Rules and Regulations for the Government and Guidance of the Royal Irish Constabulary. 5th ed. Dublin: The Queen’s Printing Office, 1900. (signed ‘SB Steele S.A.C.)
Без названияPhipson, Sidney L. The Law of Evidence. 2nd ed. London: Stevens and Haynes, 1898. (signed ‘S.B. Steele S.A.C.’ several times throughout book)
Без названияFurse, George Armand. The Art of Marching. London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1901. (S.B. Steele has signed his name twice at the beginning of the book)
Без названияFitzwygram, F. W. Horses and Stables. 5th ed. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1901. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed in several places in book, after one signature is written SAC)
Без названияBrinkworth, Lewis R. ed. The Constable: The South African Constabulary magazine, Vol. 2 No. 10. Johannesburg: [South African Constabulary], June, 1908. (signed Lt. S George SAC on front cover; paper cover tearing at binding)
Без названияBrinkworth, Lewis R. ed. The Constable: The South African Constabulary magazine, Vol. 2 No. 9. Johannesburg: [South African Constabulary], May, 1908. (paper cover tearing at binding)
Без названияScale: 1 ": 2.35 miles 59 x 61 cm.
Без названияHandwritten and numbered General Orders; issued from Head Quarters, S.A.C., Johannesburg.
Без названияPrinted and numbered General Orders; issued from Head Quarters, S.A.C., Johannesburg.
Без названияTypewritten and numbered Divisional Orders.
Без названияTypewritten and numbered Divisional Orders.
Без названияTypewritten and numbered Divisional Orders.
Без названияTypewritten and numbered Divisional Orders.
Без названияHandwritten and numbered 'B' Divisional Orders.
Без названияPublication entitled: "Appendix No. 3 to Notes on the Country to the East and North of Pretoria: Routes in the Country North and East of Lydenburg and Pietersburg".
The publication has been date stamped 9 July 1902, South African Constabulary, Commanding B Division. 21 pp.
Без названияWritten and compiled by R.S. Curtis, published in Johannesburg by Hayne & Gibson Printers, 1908.
Без названияIncludes business cards, invitations, advertisements, song lyrics, dinner menu, seating plan, etc.
Без названияGeneral Power of Attorney form.
Без названияTypewritten copy of examination questions used for training courses. Questions are in the areas of: Tactics, Reconnaissance; Organization and Equipment; Field Works; Military Engineering; and Bridging, 1904. 5 pp.
Без названия15 p. SAC police exam with questions and answers.
Без названияExaminations and related paper work.
Без названияIncludes the ‘Summary of News’; clippings; House of Commons printed speech; and a Canadian Magazine article.
Без названияShip service to South Africa announcement for The Allan, Elder-Dempster, and Furness Lines.
Без названияList of SAC Officers and Superintendents in order of seniority. Printed by the Transvaal Leader Office, Johannesburg. Updated with annotated comments.
Без названияHandwritten and numbered 'B' Divisional Orders.
Без названия