Millard Fillmore actually said...

"I deem it most respectful to comply with your request by returning the copy of the resolution which notified me that the Senate advised and consented to his appointment."

"I would respectfully state that prior to the receipt of said resolution I had signed the commission to Mr. Laurason and transmitted it to the Secretary of the Treasury."

"I suppose, according to the doctrine laid down in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1 Cranch R., 137), the appointment must be deemed complete, and nothing short of the removal of Mr. Laurason can enabl..."

"I have the honor to submit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Interior, which furnishes, it is believed, the required information."