Migrate mail from old mac

Is there a way to migrate my mail, Earthlink POP? The Migration Assistant just seems to move all applications and I don't want that.
Thanks.

What version of Mac OS is on the old Mac and what is on the new one? From the looks of your post, you have Tiger on the old one and I assume you have Snow Leopard on the new one. Let us know for sure.
In general, Mail stores all its files at Home/Library/Mail. And there is a Mail preference file at Home/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Mail. Copying these from you old installation and putting them in the same place on your new installation will transfer your POP account and all associated folders to your new Mac. Some extra care may need to be taken if you've already begun using Mail on your new Mac so as not to overwrite anything by accident.
Regards,
Steve M.
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