“Dying Confession of Pomp, a Negro Man Who Was Executed at Ipswich on the 6th August, 1795”

On Aug 6th 1795, Pomp an African-American slave was hung for chopping off the head of his master. He was confined in Ipswich jail, and a sentence of death was passed. He was held there until the day of his execution, which was attended by a “cheering crowd of thousands” after a sermon by Rev. Dana.