"It is our Imperial will and pleasure, that a grand public bath be constructed in this city, for the cleanliness and health of our Imperial subjects."

"We do hereby command the citizens of San Francisco to establish a mint, under our Imperial patronage, for the coinage of our Imperial currency."

"We do hereby command that all merchants conduct their business with fairness and integrity."

"We do hereby command all parties of military to arrest all persons who shall dare to call this city San Francisco 'Frisco,' a term which we consider an insult to our Imperial dignity."

"We do hereby command that all public health regulations be strictly enforced."