Edward Marjoribanks, Lord Tweedmouth, K. T., 1849-1909 - Notes and Recollections #233372

He held that he would have been untrue to the confidence reposed in him, and especially to his great Chief, who had his whole-hearted devotion, if he preserved papers written for his eye alone, thus incurring the risk of facts being made known in the future which had been carefully guarded against disclosure at the time. This rule, no doubt, implied a standard which many might regard as something beyond what is required in relation to such matters, but it at any rate exemplifies his peculiarly strong sense of public duty and loyalty to those whose confidence he possessed.