Administrative System of the Marathas c19.s3.t6.20

c19.s3.t6.20

²⁰ That things were not much better in this respect at Bombay during the Governorship of Elphinstone can be proved by the interesting revelation made in the Journal of Lady West. I quote here only one extract: "Aug. 24 (1823), Mr. G. has the natives flogged without any examination, trial or usual formality. A friend sends a note to him and says pray flog the bearer and it is done." For other instances of high-handedness see *Bombay in the days of George IV*, ed. Drewitt, Longman, 1907.