Popular revolt, usually for independence, supported by foreign power, has nothing specific to Sir Smith.

Catalunia revolted against Spain during War of Spanish succession, with British and Austrian support.

Indian warfare in North America was supported by British and French, triggering early start of Seven Year War there.

Vendée and Chouannerie were popular uprising, with british support in weapons, royalist agents, Navy, and even full scale landing attempt at Quiberon.

So was Royalist revolt of Toulon, with british help

Irish revolt of 1798 expected support from French revolutionary state.

Balkans revolted repeatedly against Ottoman with Russian support

So any major power would help popular revolt, provided they see a gain