Emperor Norton — "It is hereby ordered that all citizens of San Francisco be provided with a daily…"

"It is hereby ordered that all persons of every description, who may be engaged in the practice of using the abominable word 'Frisco', which has no linguistic or other right to exist, in place of the b…"

"I, Norton I, Emperor of the United States, order the construction of a suspension bridge from Oakland to San Francisco."

"It is hereby ordered that a tunnel be built under the Bay, connecting San Francisco to Oakland."

"At the peremptory request of a large majority of the citizens of these United States, I, Joshua Norton, formerly of Algoa Bay, Cape of Good Hope, and now for the past 9 years and 10 months of San Fran…"

"We do hereby command that all public utilities be efficiently managed for the benefit of the people."