Later Life
Harris took an interest in politics, and became a member of the London County Council in 1890, representing the Strand division. He was appointed a sheriff in 1891 and deputy lieutenant of the city of London. He was knighted in 1891 and was a chairman of the Eccentric Club.
He died at Folkestone, England in 1896 and is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London.
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