Although he held prestigious posts such as prefectural governor and Chief of the Metropolitan Police, he stayed very quiet and did not leave any noteworthy legacy.'
「県令として、知事として、警視総監として、赫然一方面の顕職に当たれりと雖も、其の間音もなく、香もなく、寂々寥々も成績の見るべきなし。」