HC Deb 23 February 1849 vol 102 c1186
MR. HUME

asked whether any arrangements had been made for the family of the Rajah of Sattara? Sixteen months had now passed, and he was informed that not 1s. of money had been given. The family had been left in a state of beggary, contrary to the assurance given by the right hon. Baronet the Member for Tamworth.

SIR J. C. HOBHOUSE

said, the reason why money had not been given to them was, that the widow of the Rajah refused to receive it until his adopted son should be recognised as his heir. It was offered by the Governor General, and it was refused on that ground.