Emperor Norton — "We do hereby command that all public conveyances be kept clean and in good repai…"

"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."

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

"Whoever after due and proper warning shall be heard to utter the abominable word 'Frisco,' which has no linguistic or other warrant, shall be deemed guilty of a High Misdemeanor."

"We dissolve the United States Congress due to gross incompetence."

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