A scarce S.P., an oval mounted albumen 4 1/2" x 6" sepia of a West Point officer,United States Army Officer. An 1868 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 10th United States Infantry on June 15, 1868. A little over a year later (July 14, 1869) he was transferred to the 4th United States Artillery's Battery K. He participated in the 1872-1873 Modoc War, and was mortally wounded on April 26, 1873 in what was called the Battle of Sand Butte (which in fact was little more then an ambush by a band of Modoc Indians who attacked a reconnaissance force Lieutenant Harris was part of). First thought killed, he lingered until May 12, 1873, just 24 hours after his mother, who traveled from Philadelphia to California upon receiving word her son was wounded, arrived at his death bed. After his death she brought his body home to Philadelphia. "Philada", mounted to a larger 10" x 13" sheet. Period note at bottom of sheet reads: "2nd Liet. 10th Infy, June 15, 1868. Unassigned May 19, 1869. Assigned to 4th Arty June 14, 1869. 1st Lieut..., May 1, 1873. Died May 12, 1873, of wounds received April 26, 1873 in action with Modoc Indians in Lava Beds, Orgn". Very good condition, certainly worthy of further research.