He sent an announcement to the newspapers of San Francisco saying he was Emperor Norton the First of the United States and the Protector of Mexico.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

"I am UMNO,the protector, and I will give you the money.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

The writing on the stone says in large letters: Norton the First, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.

VOA: special.2009.12.14