During the first world war nearly 200,000 soldiers, known as the " Senegalese riflemen" , were enlisted from countries across west Africa to fight for France.
In July Jay and Gouverneur Morris met Washington at his headquarters in Philadelphia requesting reinforcements, and when refused prevailed upon Congress to send 500 riflemen.
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The contest was over--the sound of battle had died away, save an occasional shot from the distant artillery of the castle, or the fire of some strolling riflemen.