[2][3] Harris's brigade delivered a powerful counterattack in the "Mule Shoe" salient at the Battle of Spotsylvania.

[1] At the Battle of Globe Tavern, August 21, 1864, over half of Harris's brigade were casualties.

[3] Harris was paroled at Appomattox, Virginia on April 9, 1865, where he was in command of Mahone's division and was pardoned on October 19, 1865.

[2][4] After the Civil War, Harris resumed his law practice at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

[2][1][3] In 1890, he moved to California, where he became a successful businessman in partnership with mining engineer, John Hays Hammond.

[2][1][3] The unincorporated community of Harriston in Jefferson County, Mississippi, is named for Harris.