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Karl Oskar Nilsson

He is the main character of "The Last Letter Home" and is the first settler at Chisago Lake.

Kristina Nilsson

She immigrates to Minnesota with her husband when he decides to do so, though she does not really want to leave the country of her birth.

Ulrika

Although she is married to a Baptist Pastor, she was a prostitute when she lived in Sweden's Ljuder parish.

Marta Svensson

She visits Kristina several times when Kristina is sick, offering her medicinal advice, and she comes to Kristina to discuss her spiritual dilemma before converting from a Lutheran to a Baptist.

Lydia Karlsson

She is Karl's sister who still lives in Sweden, and she corresponds sporadically with him.

Johan Nilsson

Karl gives his farm to this son once he becomes too old and injured to work.

Marta Nilsson

She is Karl's daughter who helps with the household...

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