Deleting messages from POP3 gmail accouts

Hello all.
I built an application that deals with email boxes.
I experienced a problem deleting messages from gmail accounts, but only on POP3.
My approach was to open the folder in RW, mark the flag DELETED, and close the folder with expunge = true.
It works for IMAP and other POP3 mailboxes.
Thanks for any help.

I haven't used Entourage in years, I can't remember exactly so start in the Mail accounts options and look around for Imap or Subscribed folders settings.
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It's in Account Settings on the Entourage menu.
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