352.  ULYSSES S. GRANT His franking signature "U. S. Grant", as President, on an imprinted "Executive" envelope, 5 3/4" x 3", addressed in his hand to "Hon. A.E. Borie" in Philadelphia. Faint circular postmark, and ink smear over signature, else very good. Adolph E. Borie (1809-1880) was nominated as Secretary of Navy by President-elect Grant, whom he had befriended, but served only a few months (March 9 to June 25, 1868) in the position. He returned to private life in order to resume his business interests, but remained close friends with Grant. $700 - 900