Just purchased new iMac/need to transfer e-mail and a few other questions.

Hello,
I just purchased a new iMac yesterday, and so far so good!  I had an iMac with Leopard, however, it was time to upgrade.  I was using Time Machine, and I was able to move my music and photos to the computer ( I did not want to mirror my new computer with the old one except for my iTunes library and iPhoto library ) so I moved them manually.  I did have to delete the iTunes folder and iPhoto library that was already in the home folder though - I assume that was correct because it worked.  Also, iPhoto had to "upgrade" while opening my pictures due to the older version of iPhoto - this was supposed to happen right? 
So, the only other thing that I want on my new computer is my old e-mails.  I set up mail which was quite easy, and about 250 of my messages came back - what happened to my inbox that was over 1,000 e-mails?  I really would like everything back.  These messages must be on Time Machine - can I move them as easy as I moved the pictures/music? 
I have to say, it's nice having my entire old computer on an external harddrive - it's made this process much easier. 
Thanks in advance!

1. Your method of migrating iTunes/iPhoto is one of the more 'dirtier' ways to do it, but absolutely works with no harm. The way you transfered (by deleting the library folders) can sometimes erase previous settings/content, but seeing as the libraries were empty and from a fresh install, no harm is done.
2. iPhoto update is okay!
3. To import previous mailbox backups from Time Machine: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11713
Hope this helps.

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