In a message to MONICA NEUFELD, William McBrine wrote:

 WM> You could try adding a number (or a negative number, like "-50"
 WM> to include the last 50 messages) after "ADD " in the subject of
 WM> the control message, but I wouldn't bet on it working.

This has always been the only way to my knowledge.  But you're right,
not every maildoor accepts that command.

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