Mail says I have 11 unread messages in the Dock - but I don't

Just did a clean install of Leopard and copied my Mail legacy folders over from backup. But now the Dock says I have 11 unread messages (that's what the little red starburst means, right?). But when I go into Mail I can't find any unread messages any where. I have the preference turns on that displays the number of unread messages in a given box, but none of my boxes are showing a number. I've also opened all of the boxes for a visual review and simply can't find any unread messages anywhere.
I know it's a small thing, but it's driving me nuts...
Thanks,
M.

Thanks, Ernie—
Two accounts. No third-party apps. I see a little red starburst (spiky ball with a white number within) in the Dock. Says 11. But I can't find any unread messages. But I should have mentioned that my "Drafts" folder shows a five. Is this a new thing with Leopard? I don't think Mail used to count Drafts in Tiger. Could those be contributing to the 11? Still can't find the other six...
I'll try rebuilding the mailboxes and see if that helps.
Best,
M.

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