This has happened several times, in several places, throughout British military history and different generals have done so.
Without knowing which city and when a definitive answer cannot be given.
william howe
William Howe
William Howe
William Howe
You are General Sir William Howe, the British commander during the early years of the American Revolutionary War. Facing mounting resistance and the loss of support in Boston, you decided to withdraw your troops to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1776. This strategic retreat marked a significant moment in the conflict as British forces regrouped and re-evaluated their strategy.
The French Navy finally arrived and blockaded Yorktown, preventing a British escape to the sea and denying them reinforcement or supply. George Washington surrounded the city his Continental Army. General Cornwallis realized his position was untenable, and surrendered his forces.
philly
Philadelphia, pennsylvania!
philly
Montreal
An agent general is a representative of a British colony in London or another foreign city, a term used to refer to countries under British rule in the 19th century.
In September of 1776, the British captured New York City during the American Revolutionary War. This followed the significant Battle of Brooklyn, where British forces under General William Howe defeated the American troops led by General George Washington. The capture of New York City allowed the British to establish a strategic stronghold in the region for the remainder of the war.