Back up mac mail on Lion 10.7.4

Hi Guys, how do i back up all my mac mail to a folder on my desk top or time machine and then restore all my mail from time machine?

Hello:
Open Mail and type archive into the search box.
Time Machine will automatically back up everything on your computer, by the way.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4812
Barry

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