In Irmgard Süss writes that Süss had the idea for a Mathematical Institute for some time and felt that it should be based at Göttingen. Hasse wrote to Süss on 24 March 1944 suggesting he leave Freiburg and move to Göttingen. However Freiburg were keen to keep Süss who was at that time the most important figure in mathematical politics in Germany. Süss wrote (see):
Sa Irmgard Süss magsusulat na nagkaroon na ng Süss ideya para sa isang matematiko Institute para sa ilang oras at madama na ito ay dapat na batay sa Gottingen. Hasse wrote sa Süss on 24 Mar 1944 suggesting siya umalis Freiburg at lumipat sa Gottingen. Subalit Freiburg ay masigasig na nakikipagtulungan sa panatilihin Süss na sa panahon na ang pinaka-mahalaga sa tayahin matematiko pulitika sa Alemanya. Süss wrote (makita):