If it is no longer in the trash, thunderbird does not have a recover feature.

What I mean is:

How do I restore a message from the "Trash" folder (and get it back into the Inbox)?

Thanks.

Sorry David, I missed your reply. I realized that I originally stated the question incorrectly. Do you have a response to my correctly stated question, namely:

How do I restore a message from the "Trash" folder (and get it back into the Inbox)?

Thanks again!

My experience is to highlight the message, rightclick, and select 'move to inbox' - that should do it. :)

Thanks. Actually, I have to move to my name, then inbox, and then inbox again. This is because the inbox has subfolders.

I would also like to ask your advice on making subfolders for various topics and also what are local folders. I'll post those questions in the next day or so. I'd be grateful if you watch for them.

Thanks again!

I'll respond to your local folders now: Local Folders are folders physically on your computer and not usually associated with accounts. These are not useful if you use your email account equally between phone an PC or between multiple PCs.