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cleanmail.sh
# 1. Quit mail
# 2. Load terminal
# 3. cd ~/Library/Mail
# 4. sqlite3 Envelope\ Index
# 5. at the 'sqlite>' prompt, enter 'vacuum subjects;' and then 'vacuum;'
# 6. Reload mail - it may well be faster loading and your search may well work again!
cd ~/Library/Mail
sqlite3 Envelope\ Index
vacuum subjects;
vacuum;
.exit
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