Emperor Norton — "We do hereby declare that the United States Navy shall be placed under our Imper…"

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to provide us with a suitable carriage, that we may travel through our Imperial dominions with ease."

"We do hereby command all citizens to treat each other with respect, and to refrain from all forms of violence."

"It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a grand parade be held annually in this city, in honor of our Imperial self."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to provide us with a suitable banner, that we may display our Imperial colors."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to furnish us with a suitable yacht, that we may sail upon the waters of our Imperial bay."