Emperor Norton — "We do hereby command all citizens to treat each other with respect, and to refra…"

"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."

"It is our Imperial pleasure that all public buildings be constructed with beauty and durability."

"It is our Imperial pleasure that the citizens of San Francisco do forthwith provide for our Imperial residence a suitable dwelling, consistent with our dignity and station."

"It is our Imperial pleasure that all citizens be treated equally under the law, regardless of race or creed."

"And I do hereby order and direct the representatives of the different States of the Union to assemble in Convention at the Musical Hall, of this city, on the first day of February next, then and there…"