Notebook style; hand-written entries Dates on cover: 1915-1917; inside of book, notes dated: 1917, 1919
Sin títuloLetter from SBS written to his brother-in-law C.A. Harwood (Gus), discussing his perceived unfair treatment by the Canadian Military.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated March 12th, 1916.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated April 2nd, 1916.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes about the possibility of doing a course in England, provided he is given official military permission to do so. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood with the 27th Canadian Battalion in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood is responding to his father's letters, and discussing his experiences and hope of getting back to England. He has burned, at Sam's request, one of these letters received. 3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; Harwood writes that he is hoping to be assigned to General MacBrien's brigade. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets.
Sin títuloHandwritten postcard from Harwood in France to SBS in Folkestone, England, congratulating his father on his appointment as Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (on 1 January 1918).
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes further about what he hears in terms of promotions and movement within military in France, and shares his father's anger at the way SBS is being treated by the Canadian Military. 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter form Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In the letter, Harwood discusses his improved health; General [Ketchen's] recent promotion; the attacks on Sir Douglas Haig; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen at Otterpool Camp (Kent, England) to SBS at Shorncliffe. Ketchen is writing to recommend SBS arrange a billet for Colonel Corelli.
Sin títuloA typewritten copy of a letter, with attachments, sent from SBS to the Honorable Hugh John Macdonald describing his perceived unfair treatment by the Canadian Military, 18 Jun 1917.
Sin títuloDepartment 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.
Sin títuloCanadians 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)
Sin títuloPrinted annual report of the [Department of Militia and Defence of the Dominion of Canada], 1890.
Sin títuloTelegraph sent to Marie Steele in Winnipeg from SBS in Folkestone, England.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to his family in Folkestone, England; 8 pp and envelope.
Sin títuloTypewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a Militia Department cheque issued SBS for his pay and outfit as an Officer of the Transvaal Contingent; the letter is dated January 10th, 1900.
Sin títuloTypewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: answering Marie's question about SBS's pay while with Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated June 22nd, 1900.
Sin título[Great Britain. War Office]. Manual of Military Law. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1914. (stamped District Officer Commanding Military District No. 10 Jun 15 1914, and the initials D.O.C. also written on page)
Sin títuloMarie's copying of a note from Fred White of the NWMP written to Marie Steele, offering his congratulations for SBS being promoted to a full Colonel in the Canadian Militia.
Sin títuloHandwriiten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 5 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In the letter, Harwood tells his father he does not swear (much) or act inappropriately around women, etc. 3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters of Canadian Corps in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; 3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood with the 27th Canadian Batallion in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood replies to his father's recently received letters, etc. 5 sheets.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter form Harwood at Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood is again asking his father to help find a commission for his friend W.G. (Bill) Neish. 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloA handwritten letter sent from Harwood to SBS, dated November 12th, 1917.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood talks about Sam's efforts to find a position for his friend (Bill) Neish, appreciates that SBS finds his K.C.M.G. valueless, and shares rumors about potential promotions (initials used to get past censors), etc. 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood discusses the reputation of Lord Kitchener; a Winnipeg Telegram article on SBS; and promotions, etc. occurring within the Canadian military. 3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Putney, England; Harwood discusses some 'lost ground' faced by Canadians in recent battles, the death of Louis Lipsett, the anticipated end of the War, and Sam's plans for retiremen (farming in Fort Macleod). 4 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloA handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen discusses his plans with the military and he mentions the arrival of Clifford Sifton in England and wonders if Sifton would remember him from Canada and support him in his plans.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter with envelope sent from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In this letter Ketchen describes a successful operation his 6th Brigade performed, and attaches a copy of meesages of congratulations he received as a result.
Sin títuloHandwritten 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)
Sin títuloCanadians 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)
Sin títuloTyped copy (2) of a letter sent to Colonel Robert Rogers from SBS discussing his visit to the British and French fronts, and his perceived unfair treatment by the Canandian Military.
Sin títuloTypewritten letter from SBS to Sir George Perley concerning the command of the 1st Canadian Divisision, and a sheet of notes for an interview with Perley to be held June 21, 1917.
Sin títuloCanada. House of Commons Debates for Monday, January 22, 1917. A notation on the cover of one copy of the publication says to refer to page 46, where there is a transcription of conversation between Sir Robert Borden and Sir Sam Hughes, re: SBS's fitness for 'command' in First World War.
Two copies of publication.
Sin títuloCanada. House of Commons Debates for Monday, August 27th, 1917.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from D.A. Macdonald in Ottawa to Marie, regarding her passage to South Africa; the letter is dated August 29th, 1902.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 19th, 1907.
Sin títuloBurgandy leather bound; notebook style; hand-written entries Notes about supplies and equipment
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood "Somewhere in France" to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, Second Canadian Division, France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood discusses his activities in France; General Turner's decision to delay H's leave; the Russian's success; and 'K's loss', etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood explains in this letter that he has been transferred to General Ketchen's brigade: "attached for the purpose of learning the duties of a Staff Captain". 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes that he thinks it is quite likely that he will soon be attached to a battalion in order to gain trench experience, and wants Sam to let Marie know about this possibility. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood discusses his potential staffing opportunities, and suggests his father quit the military because of the way he (SBS) has been treated. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS at Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen congratulates Sam on his recent knighthood, and complains about his treatment and lack of recognition by the Military Forces he serves.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England.
Sin títuloA handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B Ketchen in France writing to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen sends his regrets that Sam is giving up his military command and returning to Canada, and discusses further his own position in the military, and the possibility he may be sent ot England.
Sin títuloStanding Orders for the Sewell Camp, 1913, Available to all Troops Encamped at Sewell, by Col. S.B. Steele Commanding M.D. No. 10. Printed by Headquarters, Military District No. 10, Winnipeg. Note: Orders are glued into Family Scrapbook #7.
Sin títuloA printed business card for Lieut-Col. J. Hilliard Rorke, Officer Commanding 248th O.S. Bn. C.E.F.
The 248th Battalion, which was authorized on 1 May 1917 as the '248th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF',33 embarked for Great Britain on 2 June 1917.34 Its personnel were absorbed by the '8th Reserve Battalion, CEF' on 21 June 1917 to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field.35 The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1917.36
Sin títuloHandwriiten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Batallion in France to his family where he describes the war as "hell"; 2 pp and envelope.
Sin títuloTypewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque from the Militia Department; the letter is dated February 25th, 1901.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Marie to Col. Macdonald requesting information regarding assistance with the family's upcoming move to Calgary.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 8th, 1907.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie offering his congratulations on SBS'spromotion to Full Colonel in the Canadian Militia. The letter is dated August 14th, 1907.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter drafts to Colonel D.A. Macdonald asking for assistance for the family's move to Calgary.
Sin título[Great Britain. War Office]. Manual of Sanitation in its Application to Military Life. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1907. (stamped in several places with: ‘District Officer Commanding Mil’y Dist. No. 13’)
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, written March 11th, 1916.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In his letter, Harwood discusses the reason for his course application being turned down, and his belief that he will be transferred to General Ketchen's Brigade; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes that his current work involves censoring letters (which he does not enjoy), 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he discusses air raids, etc. and suggests that his father drop a line to Currie to see what his (Harwood's) standing in the Corps List is.3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, France to SBS st Shorncliffe, England; he discusses feeling fine after being in hospital, his expectiation of a Staff Appointment, and discusses his father's recent KCMG appointment and subsequent congratulations received. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Brigade, France to SBS at Folkestone, England; Harwood talks about the injustices SBS has faced, and their family's honorable reputation in serving Canada, etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
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