Marbury v. Madison · ¶27

The answer to this question seems an obvious one. The appointment being the sole act of the President, must be completely evidenced, when it is shewn that he has done every thing to be performed by him.

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U. S. Reports, volume 5, at 137 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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