Emperor Norton — "It is our Imperial pleasure that all public buildings be constructed with beauty…"

"We do hereby declare that the United States Navy shall be placed under our Imperial command."

"We do hereby command that a public library be established in this city, for the benefit of all our loyal subjects."

"It is our Imperial wish that a system of public education be established, so that all our subjects may be enlightened."

"It is our Imperial wish that a grand opera house be built in this city, for the cultural enrichment of our subjects."

"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 delibe…"