[5] In 1800 Lynn Street extended from Winnisimmet Ferry to Charles River Bridge. In 1833 it was merged into Commercial Street.
III.
The original Charter of this Company was approved by Governor Levi Lincoln, June 12, 1828. The corporators named therein were J. W. Revere and F. W. Lincoln.
The charter has been amended by approval of Governor George N. Briggs, January 29, 1845, and again later by approval of Governor Henry J. Gardner, March 9, 1855.
At the first meeting of the corporators held, for organization, at Mr. Revere's counting-room, No. 75 Kilby Street, Friday, July 25, 1828, two other names were added, and the four stand recorded in the following order:—
| JOSEPH W. REVERE. |
| JAMES DAVIS. |
| FREDERICK W. LINCOLN. |
| JAMES DAVIS, Jr. |
These accordingly, although not enumerated in the original Act, have always been spoken of as the corporators or original associates.