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# Joshua A. Norton

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Joshua Abraham Norton was a resident of San Francisco, California, who in 1859 declared himself "Emperor of these United States" in a proclamation that he signed "Norton I., Emperor of the United States". Commonly known as Emperor Norton, he took the secondary title "Protector of Mexico" in 1866.

##  Quotes by Joshua A. Norton

> [Now, therefore, the Directors of the company are hereby ordered to see that precautions are taken to make travel on said railroad…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joshua-a-norton/now-therefore-the-directors-of-the-company-are-hereby-ordered-to-see/)

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> [The Supreme Court of the United States is hereby commanded to try Andrew Johnson for usurpation of our Imperial authority and prerogatives,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joshua-a-norton/the-supreme-court-of-the-united-states-is-hereby-commanded-to-try/)

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> [To Mr. Seward: It is my desire that, in case Maximillian will surrender, he be sent here a prisoner of war, but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joshua-a-norton/to-mr-seward-it-is-my-desire-that-in-case-maximillian-will-surrender/)

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