Baldwin I invaded Egypt & reached the Nile at Farama (Pelousion)

Summary:
Baldwin decided to invade Egypt with a small army, to retalliate for the trouble caused by Egyptian troops from Askalon. He reached the Nile delta at Farama (Pelousion), The city was abandoned by its terrified people, leaving large quantities of food, gold, silver and other precious things 
Dates:
1118 March 
Baldwin of Boulogne, Baldwin I, king of Jerusalem (Baldwin 51)
  • He decided to invade Egypt with a small army, because of the trouble caused by Askalon; he reached the Nile delta at Farama, which was deserted by its terrified people, leaving large quantities of food, gold, silver and other precious things (March:mense Martio) Albert of Aachen XII.25