"It is our Imperial wish that a monument be erected to our memory, and that it be a true representation of our Imperial self."

"We do hereby command that all public officials be held accountable for their actions."

"I, Norton I, Dei Gratia, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, do hereby command all the citizens of the United States to cease from all civil strife and discord."

"It is hereby ordered that all public transportation in San Francisco be free of charge."

"We do hereby command all parties of military to arrest all persons who shall dare to call this city San Francisco 'Frisco,' a term which we consider an insult to our Imperial dignity."