Partially printed document, filled out in ink in a clerical hand, signed by Trumbull and countersigned by George Myllys as Secretary. Large red wax seal in left margin. With attached conjugate which is docketed. 21.5x31.8 cm (8½x15½").
Rare Revolutionary War appointment, as the rebellious colonies were desperately filling the ranks of their ragtag army. Brinsmade was appointed lieutenant "of a Company now ordered to be raised in this Colony, and to join the Continental Army".