"Ebenezer Sawyer owned one [enslaved person] by the name of Pomp, who was decidedly in advance of the age in which he lived. He changed his name and that of his master, got or forged a counterfeit pass, and ran away Dec, 23, 1774." Bourne, pp. 408-9

Sawyer published a notice offering a reward for the apprehension of Pomp. It stated:

"Ranaway from the Subscriber the evening of the 18th Instant, a NEGRO FELLOW named POMP, a likely well made Fellow, about five Feet and six inches high or better - Had on when went off a brown Broad Cloath Coat, a double breasted Jacket of the same, mix'd colour'd Breeches with silver[?] Thread Buttons, grey Yarn Stockings, Linen Shirt over a Speck'd wollen Shirt, a black silk Handkerchief round his Neck, and a green Cap - Whoever will apprehend said Negro, and bring him to his Master, or secure him in his Majesty's Goal at York shall have FOUR DOLLARS Reward, and all necessary Charges paid by EBENEZER SAYER.

"N.B. Said Negro before his Elopement, procur'd a counterfeit Pass, changing his own Name and his Master's. All Persons are cautioned against being deceived by such Artifice; and all Masters of Vessels and others are caution'd not to harbor, conceal or carry off said Negro, as they would avoid the Penalties of the Law in such Case provided. Wells, Dec. 23, 1774" - New Hampshire Gazette and Historical Chronicle, December 30, 1774, January 6, 1775 and January 13, 1775 editions

Bibliography:

The History of Wells and Kennebunk from the Earliest Settlement to the Year 1820 - by Edward Bourne (1875)

NH Gazette and Historical Chronicle, December 30, 1774, January 6, 1775 and January 13, 1775 editions