Can't Access old email after new mail comes in

computer running 10.3.9
old email in inbox can not be read after mail.app receives new email
all the messages come back with an error " The message from (sender) concerning (subject) has not been downloaded from he server. You need to take account online in order to download it."
the account is a POP account, so the emails are already on the computer
the account is not "offline" no lightning bolt next to the account
the account will work again if mail is quitted and reopened, up to the point new mail comes in
only inbox seem to be affected, as the sent folder works
have rebuilt mailbox, repaired permisions,
any help is appreciated
thanks
-d

any ideas anyone?
thanks

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