Emperor Norton — "We do hereby command that all public officials be held accountable for their act…"

"We do hereby command that all public servants perform their duties with diligence and honesty."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to furnish us with a suitable orb, that we may symbolize our dominion over the world."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to furnish us with a suitable uniform, as we deem it proper to appear in a manner befitting our Imperial dignity."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to establish a meteorological station, under our Imperial patronage, for the prediction of weather."

"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."