See 1884.
1878. From Sauk we take the stage-coach—a little jerky carrying ten passengers.—J. H. Beadle, ‘Western Wilds,’ p. 386.
1884. The liveliest travelling was by jerky, the ordinary American farm-waggon, without springs. You sat on a board laid across the waggon-box; that is, you tried to sit, for truly half the time you spent in the air, stiffening your arms to temper the bump, bound to meet your return to the seat.—W. Shepherd, ‘Prairie Experiences,’ p. 108. (N.E.D.)
