For example,Emperor Norton said that Governor Wise of Virginia was to be removed from office by royal decree.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

He asked his cabinet for advice. If it were possible to send supplies to Sumter, he asked,would it be wise to do so?

VOA: special.2009.08.06

But now they decided it would not be wise to re-open the door.

VOA: special.2009.06.24

It would not be wise to pass such laws, he said.

VOA: special.2009.04.02