In September, Sibley tries to determine a settlement with Little Crow. Little Crow does not quit. Sibley explains reasons for the war and he is willing to release prisoners if Little Crows surrenders. Little Crow refuses. By mid-September, Sibley and his troops move up to the MN river arriving at Lone tree lake. They are searching for food when they stumble across the Dakota who are ready to fight. That concludes of the battle at wood lake.
