Emperor Norton

It is hereby ordered that all citizens of San Francisco be provided with a daily meal.

It is hereby ordered that all public parks in San Francisco be open to all citizens, regardless of race or creed.

It is hereby ordered that all public stained glass windows in San Francisco be open to all citizens, free of charge.

We, Norton I, Emperor of these United States and Protector of Mexico, do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco, to erect a suspension bridge from Oakland Point to this city.

We do hereby abolish the Republican and Democratic parties of this realm, and do declare them forever suppressed.

It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a proper and suitable building be at once constructed in this city, for the assembling of the people of this Empire, for the purpose of discussing and deliberating upon measures of public interest.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to furnish us with a suitable uniform, as we deem it proper to appear in a manner befitting our Imperial dignity.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to pay unto us, their Emperor, such taxes as we may deem necessary for the support of our Imperial government.

It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a grand parade be held annually in this city, in honor of our Imperial self.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to furnish us with a suitable residence, as our present accommodations are not befitting an Emperor.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to erect a monument in our honor, in a prominent location in this city.

It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a railroad be built from this city to the Sandwich Islands, for the convenience of our Imperial subjects.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to provide us with a suitable carriage, that we may travel through our Imperial dominions with ease.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to furnish us with a suitable yacht, that we may sail upon the waters of our Imperial bay.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to provide us with a suitable guard of honor, that we may be protected from all harm.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to establish a mint, under our Imperial patronage, for the coinage of our Imperial currency.

It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a grand observatory be constructed in this city, for the advancement of science.

It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a grand public bath be constructed in this city, for the cleanliness and health of our Imperial subjects.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to provide us with a suitable banner, that we may display our Imperial colors.

We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to establish a meteorological station, under our Imperial patronage, for the prediction of weather.