How do I rebuild mail database manually

I am running Mac OS X version 10.2.8. I need to rebuild the mail database manually. I have done it in the past, but I have forgotten the exact command line operations. I know that new versions have apps that do it very easily, but a newer version is not an option right now. Could someone please help?
Thanks
Dan
OS X Server Mac OS X (10.2.x)

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