AppleScript for applying Rules to messages in "Sent" box?

Can anyone direct me to an AppleScript that will apply my Rules to the messages in my "Sent" box? I know that I can manually go to the "Sent" box, select all, and apply rules -- but it would be nice if I could do it all in one click.
Thanks,
DM

Take a look at MailActOn1.3.2 - VersionTracker or MacUpdate - which may help you.
If you Google search for "applescript" you will find links to several sites that publish Applescripts. You may find one that suits your needs.

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