JULY 9, 1863
Commander Bulloch wrote Mallory from Paris regarding ironclads being built for the Confederacy in Europe. He noted that it had not been difficult to sign up crews for commerce raiders CSS Alabama and Florida because "not only the captivating excitement of adventure but the positive expectation of prize money." Yep, money is always a great incentive motivator.
It was, however, a much greater problem to get crews for the ironclads, "Their grim aspect and formidable equipment clearly show that they are solely intended for the real danger and shock of battle...."
Let's see, do I go for the money or enemy shot and shell?
Decisions, Decisions. --Old B-R'er
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