Edward Marjoribanks Edward Marjoribanks, Lord Tweedmouth, K. T., 1849-1909

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. 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.