Is this still an issue for you?
I don't understand your report:
1) If you don't see a directory, even with "display hidden files", maybe you
deleted it?
2) You can paste the path to the local directory of a mail account: under
"Server settings" -> "Local directory"
** Changed in: thunderbird (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Incomplete
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Cannot Browse to Mail "dot" Folders
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/394158
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