Mail in dock but has "?" on the icon and I cannot open it

I have seen similar postings, but not exactly the same as the problem I am having. When I go to Applications, "Mail" is not there.
Please help!!!!

Hi Meredith,
If i were having this problem i would check to see if the application Mail was
still even installed on your eMac!
It sounds like you or someone using your mac accidentally deleted the app.
Otherwise it should be in your Applications folder.
If it is still in your Applications folder, just pull the "?" out of the dock
and drag the icon for Mail into the dock.
If it's not..... you may have to reinstall it from your restore disks that
came with your eMac.
To do this, just do a custom install and just select to install Mail only.
Be Careful and make sure essential files and folders are backed up if you are unfamiliar with doing a custom install.
I think that should do it.
Let me know if that helps!
~ C

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