New hard drive - how to import iTunes and Mail only from Time Machine backup

Hi
I am installing a new boot drive into my MacPro.  When I do this, I only want to copy over initially Mail and iTunes as previously backed up in Time Machine. 
Is there an simple way to do this without a complete copy of my last Lion install going on the new drive?
Thanks in advance.
Matt

The music sync is one way - computer to ipod.  The only exception is itunes purchases.
Copy everything from your backup copy of your computer.

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