How do I clear the Sent mail folder on my ipad?

I have an ipad mini and just noticed that the Sent Mail folder is not being periodically cleared as I assumed it was.
Now I have nearly 18 months worth of Sent messages, and I can't find anyway to clear out those messages other than clicking on each individual message one by one and deleting them.   With 18 months worth of messages it will take forever to delete them all one by one.
There must be some way to clear the folder or to mark a range of messages for deletion?

Unfortunately you are correct (and I was wrong - I just looked on my iPad  ). I have my mail set up on my computer and manage the retention there.
I looked to see if there is a way (on an iPad) and could not find one.
Barry

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