Mail: Icon says i have messages - but cannot see them in the Inbox

Help,
My mail icon in the dock saysi have two emails. When i open mail and click on my inbox there is no mail for me to view.
I know something is wrong, I just cannot seem to figure this out.
I get the red dot on the mail icon that tells me i have however many messages, but there are none in my inbox.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
David

Hi ..
Reset the device:
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings

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