Where does "Mail" Folder live in Leopard?

It's always been Users > Home > Library
Just got a MP G5 and have my old mac connected via firewire, transferring files, pictures etc. In the past I simply loaded my "Mail" Folder into the Home Folder's Library opened Mail app and voila everything exactly how it was on the other machine. Not with Leopard after i moved the Mail Folder into the G5's Library and launch Mail it wants me to set up the acct. as if I was starting a a new as a fresh user.
Any ideas?

(Discussions says I can't edit my posts?!)
So I guess this should read: In Tiger It's always been here: Users > Home > Library
Just got a MP G5 and have my old mac (running 10.4.11) connected via firewire, I'm transferring files, pictures etc. In the past I simply loaded my "Mail" Folder into the Home Folder's Library opened Mail app and voila everything exactly how it was on the other machine. Not with Leopard after i moved the Mail Folder into the G5's Library and launch Mail it wants me to set up the acct. as if I was starting a a new as a fresh user.

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